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Reclaiming Our World Post-2020

December 22, 2020-As 2020 draws to a close, many of us cannot wait for this annus horribilis to end. And for good reason: this year has seen more than a million and a half COVID-19 deaths; an economic collapse far greater than that of the 2008 financial crisis; a boiling-over of resentment against decades of racial and social injustice; record numbers of wildfires decimating millions of acres of pristine forests; and locust plagues of Biblical proportions.

Yet, 2020 also gives us reason for hope. The development, within a few short months, of at least three COVID-19 vaccines that promise a high degree of efficacy is nothing short of miraculous: a great triumph of medical science, technology, and yes, globalization.

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Source: IMF


IOSCO seeks to help regulators address retail market conduct risks during stress events such as COVID-19

December 22, 2020--IOSCO seeks to help regulators address retail market conduct risks during stress events such as COVID-19 The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions today published a report that seeks to assist regulators in responding to the retail market conduct issues caused by stress events such as the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Enhancing investor protection and investor confidence in the integrity of securities markets are fundamental objectives for IOSCO.The report examines common retail misconduct risks that have arisen in the financial services industry during the pandemic and sets out measures to assist authorities in responding to this unprecedented and challenging environment.

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Source: IOSCO


OSCO publishes report on education of retail investors regarding risks of crypto-asset

December 22, 2020--The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions today published a report that seeks to help regulators inform retail investors about the risks and characteristics of crypto-assets. Crypto-assets carry risks that retail investors may not fully understand, increasing the chance of losses on investments in these assets.

The IOSCO report titledInvestor Education on Crypto-Assets identifies an array of possible risks to investors, including such things as lack of market liquidity, volatility, partial or total loss of the invested amount, insufficient information disclosure and fraud.

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SOurce: OECD


IOSCO Issues Industry Survey on Exchange-Traded Funds

December 22, 2020--The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has issued a Questionnaire for industry participants on Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). IOSCO, through its Committee 5 on Investment Management, has conducted extensive work related to ETFs since 2018.

To date, the project has considered potential investor protection, market integrity and financial stability issues related to ETFs. In doing so, IOSCO has consulted with industry stakeholders regularly, including at a Committee 5 industry roundtable on ETFs in 2018 and a joint FSB/IOSCO workshop on ETFs and Market Liquidity in June 2019.

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Source: IOSCO


EFI Prospects Group Global Monthly-December 2020

December 22, 2020--Overview
The global economic recovery is decelerating amid rising new cases of COVID-19 in many regions.
Sentiment about medium-term growth prospects appears to have improved, however, buoyed by favorable vaccine-related developments.
Movements in financial markets and commodity prices reflect rising optimism, with oil prices lagging slightly, mostly as a result of continued weakness in oil demand.

Special Focus: How does informality aggravate the impact of COVID-19?

COVID-19 is taking a severe toll on emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) with large informal sectors.
Widespread informality is linked to many vulnerabilities-widespread poverty, lack of access to sanitation facilities, and weak social safety nets-that have amplified the economic and health consequences of COVID-19.

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Source: worldbank.org


Total crypto fund inflows top $5 billion this year, up more than 600%-report

December 21, 2020--Total investor inflows into cryptocurrency funds and products hit $5.6 billion so far this year, up more than 600% from 2019, according to the latest data from asset manager CoinShares.

The inflows plus the latest price moves lifted assets under management for the sector to nearly $19 billion in 2020. Assets under management ended 2019 at just $2.57 billion.

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Source: reuters.com


Reserve Currencies in an Evolving International Monetary System

November 17, 2020--Summary:
Despite major structural shifts in the international monetary system over the past six decades, the US dollar remains the dominant international reserve currency. Using a newly compiled database of individual economies' reserve holdings by currency, this departmental paper finds that financial links have been an increasingly important driver of reserve currency configurations since the global financial crisis, particularly for emerging market and developing economies.

The paper also finds a rise in inertial effects, implying that the US dollar dominance is likely to endure. But historical precedents of sudden changes suggest that new developments, such as the emergence of digital currencies and new payments ecosystems, could accelerate the transition to a new landscape of reserve currencies.

view the IMF paper-Reserve Currencies in an Evolving International Monetary System

Source: IMF


What is Really New in Fintech

December 17, 2020--The financial industry is undergoing rapid technological change. Traditional banks face competition from online start-ups with no physical branches. Social media and other digital platforms are expanding into payments and credit. The increase in demand for digital services triggered by COVID-19 is turbo-charging this transformation.

The confluence we are witnessing is driving fintech innovation and raises important questions. What are the transformative aspects of recent financial innovation that can uproot finance as we know it? Which new policy challenges will the transformation of finance bring?

Recent IMF and ECB staff research distinguishes two areas of financial innovation. One is information: new tools to collect and analyse data on customers, for example for determining creditworthiness. Another is communication: new approaches to customer relationships and the distribution of financial products. We argue that each dimension contains some transformative components.

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Source: IMF


Bitcoin tops $20,000 milestone and continues to surge to record highs

December 16, 2020-Bitcoin has blown past the $20,000 mark and continues to hit record highs as investors flock to the cryptocurrency during the coronavirus pandemic. After topping the symbolic benchmark Wednesday, bitcoin continued to surge late into the evening. It was last trading at roughly $21,851, according to data provider Refinitiv.

Bitcoin (XBT) has been on a tear this year, having tripled in value. It and other cryptocurrencies have been attractive to investors as the US dollar has weakened.

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Source: cnn.com


Nigeria: Exxon Mobil Says Will Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity By 2025

December 15, 2020--Oil major Exxon Mobil Corp said on Monday it planned to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions over the next five years, an official said.
Pete Trelenberg, the ExxonMobil Director of Greenhouse Gas and Climate Change, said this during a news conference on Monday.

The company added that as investors and climate change campaigners ratchet up the pressure for action to limit global warming.

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Source: allafrica.com


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Europe ETF News


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June 12, 2025 Janus Henderson launches active fixed income ETF
June 12, 2025 ifo Institute Raises Growth Forecast for Germany
June 10, 2025 ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

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Asia ETF News


July 02, 2025 Fujitsu to develop ETF trading platform based on TSE's CONNEQTOR and provide it to Australian Securities Exchange
June 25, 2025 QFIIs Gain Access to Onshore ETF Options As A-share Market Opening Deepens
June 18, 2025 Mirae Asset Global Investments Launches MIRAE ASSET TIGER CHINA GLOBAL LEADERS TOP3 PLUS ETF, Tracking Solactive-KEDI China Global Leaders TOP3Plus Index
June 13, 2025 Post-Adjustment ChiNext Index Attracts Global Assets with Low Valuation and High Growth Potential
June 13, 2025 Unlocking Consumption to Sustain Growth in China -World Bank Economic Update

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Middle East ETP News


June 19, 2025 GCC: Growth on the Rise, but Smart Spending Will Shape a Thriving Future
June 16, 2025 Saudi Exchange leads market losses across the GCC

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Africa ETF News


July 04, 2025 South Africa: African Development Bank Country Focus Report highlights urgent need for economic transformation as GDP growth remains subdued
July 01, 2025 Africa's Trade Projected to Hit $1.5 Trillion in 2025
June 26, 2025 National stock exchange launched in Somalia
June 24, 2025 East Africa's regional 20 share index
June 16, 2025 African Credit Rating Agency to Launch September 2025

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ESG and Of Interest News


June 30, 2025 OECD-Environment at a Glance Indicators
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