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Chinese ADR delisting threat looms over ETFs
March 24, 2022--More than 95% of one Invesco ETF is in Chinese ADRs and an iShares ETF is the largest holder of five facing delisting
Exchange traded funds run by global asset managers including BlackRock and Invesco have large exposures to the threat that American depository receipts holdings will be delisted if the Chinese companies fail to meet US auditing requirements.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has moved closer to delisting certain Chinese companies, identifying the first batch of five that will have to provide proof of audit compliance by the end of March. Failing to do so means they will have to delist from New York's stock exchange by 2024.
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Source: ft.com
Active funds take more of the fixed income ETF pie
March 21, 2022--Recent rule changes by the SEC have made it easier for new entrants to make their mark.
Exchange traded funds that invest in fixed income are dominated by three leading providers: BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street.
But new regulations and rising demand for actively managed variants in this segment of the market are allowing more players to make their mark.
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Source: FT.com
U.S. SEC delays decisions on spot bitcoin ETFs by WisdomTree and One River
March 21, 2022--The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed its decisions on whether to allow the listing and trading of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds from WisdomTree and One River, according to notices on the regulator's website.
The SEC said it would approve or disapprove a proposal to list and trade the WisdomTree Bitcoin Trust by May 15 and a proposal to list ...
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Source: reuters.com
SEC Proposes Rules to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors
March 21, 2022--The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed rule changes that would require registrants to include certain climate-related disclosures in their registration statements and periodic reports, including information about climate-related risks that are reasonably likely to have a material impact on their business, results of operations, or financial condition, and certain climate-related financial statement metrics in a note to their audited financial statements.
The required information about climate-related risks also would include disclosure of a registrant's greenhouse gas emissions, which have become a commonly used metric to assess a registrant's exposure to such risks.
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ProShares Launches Metaverse ETF, Expands Innovative Fund Lineup to the Internet’s Next Frontier
March 17, 2022-VERS ETF is designed to capture the evolving metaverse investment opportunity across a range of technology-focused industries
ProShares, a premier provider of ETFs, today launched a Metaverse ETF (VERS). VERS is designed to give investors access to leading companies shaping the next frontier of digital interactions.
"The metaverse may be as impactful on society as the arrival of the internet or the mobile phone, and the investment opportunity has the potential to be just as compelling," said Michael L. Sapir, ProShares Founder and CEO. "VERS provides investors with a diversified basket of innovative companies that are positioned to potentially benefit from the metaverse’s rapid rise."
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Source: proshares.com
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
March 16, 2022--Indicators of economic activity and employment have continued to strengthen. Job gains have been strong in recent months, and the unemployment rate has declined substantially. Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher energy prices, and broader price pressures.
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is causing tremendous human and economic hardship. The implications for the U.S. economy are highly uncertain, but in the near term the invasion and related events are likely to create additional upward pressure on inflation and weigh on economic activity.
The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run.
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Source: federalreserve.gov
Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the March 15-16 FOMC meeting
March 16, 2022---The tables and charts released on Wednesday'summarize the economic projections made by Federal Open Market Committee participants in conjunction with the March 15-16 meeting.
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Source: federalreserve.gov
Global Crypto Asset Manager Hashdex to Launch Web3 ETF
March 15, 2022--ETF to provide investors with exposure to smart contracts platforms serving as the infrastructure for Web3
ETF to launch on B3 under WEB311 starting March 30th
Hashdex, a leading global crypto-focused asset manager, today announced the upcoming launch of its Web3 ETF.
The firm's newest crypto ETF will be available on the Brazilian stock exchange, B3, under the ticker symbol WEB311 starting March 30, 2022.
Hashdex's latest product was developed with the objective of offering a secure and diversified method for investing in Web3 and its underlying smart contract platforms. The reserve period for the new ETF begins Monday, March 14, 2022 through Friday, March 25, 2022.
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Source: Hashdex
FINRA Releases Notice on Complex Products and Options
March 11, 2022--On March 8, 2022, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. ("FINRA") issued Regulatory Notice 22-08 (Complex Products and Options) (the "Notice"). The Notice is FINRA's most significant statement on sales of complex products since 2012.
FINRA notes that the number of accounts trading in complex products and options has increased significantly in recent years and that important regulatory concerns arise when investors trade such products without understanding their unique characteristics and risks.
Further, these concerns may be heightened when retail customers access these products through self-directed platforms without the assistance of a financial professional. In light of these concerns, FINRA cautions that trading in complex products and options requires member firm scrutiny and supervision.
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Source: mayerbrown.com
Biden orders government to study digital dollar, other cryptocurrency risks
March 9, 2022-- U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday requiring the government to assess the risks and benefits of creating a central bank digital dollar, as well as other cryptocurrency issues, the White House said.
Bitcoin surged on the news as the administration's holistic and deliberative approach calmed market fears about an immediate regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrencies. In midday trading, bitcoin rose 9.1% to $42,280, on track for its largest percentage gain since Feb. 28.
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Source: reuters.com
