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.....Canadian Securities Regulators Establish Regulatory Framework to Manage Electronic Trading Risks
June 28, 2012--The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced today it is proceeding with the implementation of NI 23-103 Electronic Trading, which establishes a regulatory framework for the oversight and management of the risks associated with the use of electronic trading on Canadian marketplaces.
The framework is designed to address certain risks to Canadian markets related to the speed and automation of electronic trading, and ensure that marketplaces and marketplace participants are actively monitoring and managing these risks. Specifically, the framework will require, among other things, marketplace participants who enter orders electronically to maintain policies, procedures and controls to manage the risks associated with accessing the markets in this manner.
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Source: Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA)
Thomson Reuters and Sabrient Launch Low Volatility Indices for ETF Distributors
Indices supported by a 10-year track record of outperforming the market
June 28, 2012--Sabrient Systems, LLC, an independent equity research firm that specializes in alpha extraction through quantitative and qualitative analysis, announced today that it has collaborated with Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, to provide two alpha generating, low volatility indices for license by ETF distributors, mutual funds, and asset managers;
the Thomson Reuters/Sabrient Sensible Growth Low Volatility Index and the Thomson Reuters/Sabrient Sensible Growth Index.
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Source: Sabrient Systems, LLC
Derivatives Rules Have Swaps Users Eyeing Shift to Futures
June 27, 2012--Regulators' push to make derivatives markets safer is having an unexpected side effect: it is encouraging some financial institutions to rethink how they manage risk and consider experimenting with alternatives to privately traded derivatives called "swaps."
Any migration from the existing $600 trillion-plus market for swaps into more cost-effective and transparent futures contracts threatens to put pressure on banks' profits at a time when their trading revenue is already falling, thanks to weaker trading in credit derivatives.
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Source: Fox Business News
CFTC Orders Barclays to pay $200 Million Penalty for Attempted Manipulation of and False Reporting concerning LIBOR and Euribor Benchmark Interest Rates
June 27, 2012--The Order finds that Barclays attempted to manipulate interest rates and made related false reports to benefit its derivatives trading positions
The Order also finds that Barclays made false LIBOR reports at the direction of members of senior management to protect its reputation during the global financial crisis
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an Order today filing and settling charges against Barclays PLC, Barclays Bank PLC (Barclays Bank) and Barclays Capital Inc. (Barclays Capital) (collectively Barclays or the Bank). The Order finds that Barclays attempted to manipulate and made false reports concerning two global benchmark interest rates, LIBOR and Euribor, on numerous occasions and sometimes on a daily basis over a four-year period, commencing as early as 2005.
According to the Order, Barclays, through its traders and employees responsible for determining the Bank’s LIBOR and Euribor submissions (submitters), attempted to manipulate and made false reports concerning both benchmark interest rates to benefit the Bank’s derivatives trading positions by either increasing its profits or minimizing its losses. This conduct occurred regularly and was pervasive. In addition, the attempts to manipulate included Barclays’ traders asking other banks to assist in manipulating Euribor, as well as Barclays aiding attempts by other banks to manipulate U.S. Dollar LIBOR and Euribor.
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Source: CFTC.gov
S&P Indices Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Canadian Indices - A Deletion From The S&P/TSX Venture Composite And Venture Select Indices
June 27, 2012--S&P Canadian Index Services will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Canadian Indices:
The shareholders of Lithium One Inc. (TSXVN:LI) have approved the Plan of Arrangement whereby the company will be acquired by Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) in a share exchange.
Lithium One will be removed from the S&P/TSX Venture Composite and Venture Select Indices after the close of trading on Friday, June 29, 2012.
Source: Standard & Poor's
Chile 65, the First Chilean ETF, is Now Listed on the Chilean Electronic Stock Exchange (BEC)
Comprised of the 65 largest cap stocks in the Chilean market
June 27, 2012--The CHILE 65 index of the Chilean Electronic Stock Exchange (BEC), the first all-Chilean ETF, started trading in the local market last week by initiative of IM Trust S.A.
The CHILE 65 index of the Chilean Electronic Stock Exchange (BEC) is the first all-Chilean ETF. It started trading in the local market last week by initiative of IM Trust, according to reports from the BEC.
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Source: Funds America
Van Eck files with the SEC
June 26, 2012--Van Eck has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the Market Vectors Nigeria-Focused West Africa ETF.
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Source: SEC.gov
Alps files with the SEC
June 26, 2012--ALps has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF.
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Source: SEC.gov
Dow Jones RBP Index Family Expands To Include Gauge That Allocates Among Indexes With Bullish, Bearish And Neutral Viewpoints
New Index Methodology Automatically Reallocates Index Weights
Based on Economic and Market Indicators
June 26, 2012--Dow Jones Indexes, a leading global index provider, today announced the launch of the Dow Jones RBP U.S. Directional Allocation Index, a unique gauge that automatically allocates weights among other indexes that reflect distinct viewpoints on the U.S. market.
Constructed as an “index of indexes,” the new gauge reallocates among an “aggressive” index, a “defensive” index and a “market” index—while also allowing the possibility to allocate fully to a cash component—based on an automated system that uses economic and market indicators as inputs.
The Dow Jones U.S. RBP Directional Allocation Index is the latest addition to the Dow Jones RBP Index series offered by Dow Jones Indexes and Transparent Value LLC, a New York-based asset management and financial information services company. The Dow Jones RBP Indexes are built upon a methodology using proprietary, rules-based analytics supplied by Transparent Value.
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Source: Dow Jones Indexes
Manning & Napier Launches Actively Managed, ETF-Based Target Date Solutions
June 26, 2012--Manning & Napier recently announced the launch of the Manning & Napier Goal Collective Investment Trust (CIT) Funds, a suite of ten actively managed target date funds which will invest in a variety of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The Manning & Napier Goal CIT Funds provide an opportunity for active management at a lower cost structure while maintaining diversification of asset classes, market sectors, and securities through ETFs.
The Manning & Napier Goal CIT Funds range from an Income fund to a 2055 fund and will be built using the same active asset allocation approach the Company has implemented for more than 40 years. The active approach allows for flexibility to shift portfolio assets away from over-valued sectors and towards areas of lower risk. Utilizing a team-based investment strategy, the Goal CIT Funds will be overseen by the Company's Senior Research Group.
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Source: Manning & Napier
