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BlackRock support for ESG shareholder resolutions hits fresh low

August 21, 2024--Backs 4% of environmental, social shareholder resolutions
Support compares with prior year's 6.7% support
Total support 11% from 9% driven by governance issues


BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, cut its support for shareholder proposals linked to environmental and social issues to a fresh low of 4.1% in the most recent annual general meeting season, it said on Wednesday.

Despite the number of environmental and social-related proposals increasing year on year to 493 from 455, BlackRock said most had been rejected for much the same reasons as in previous years.

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Source: reuters.com


Defiance ETFs Launches SMST: The First Short MicroStrategy ETF in the U.S.

August 21, 2024--SMST Seeks 150% Inverse Daily Exposure to MicroStrategy.
Defiance ETFs, a leading innovator in exchange-traded funds, is excited to announce the launch of SMST: Defiance Daily Target 1.5X Short MSTR ETF.

We believe this is a groundbreaking ETF-the first of its kind in the U.S. market-providing investors with 150% inverse daily exposure to MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), a company renowned for its substantial investment in Bitcoin.

SMST seeks 1.5X the inverse performance of MicroStrategy's daily returns, catering to experienced traders looking to hedge or speculate on short-term market movements. This ETF is tailored for sophisticated traders seeking to capitalize on short-term price declines.

https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2024/08/21/2933263/0/en/Defiance-ETFs-Launches-SMST-The-First-Short-MicroStrategy-ETF-in-the-U-S.html

Source: Defiance ETFs


Innovator Debuts the Market's First Hedged Equity ETF on the Nasdaq-100 Index

August 20, 2024--Firm pioneering Defined Outcome ETFs adds to its industry-leading lineup
Innovator Capital Management, LLC (Innovator), pioneer and provider of the largest lineup of Defined Outcome ETFs, today announced the launch of its Innovator Hedged Nasdaq-100 ETF (QHDG). It will be the first ETF designed to provide a hedged-equity approach to investing in the growth-focused Nasdaq-100 Index.

QHDG is built to serve investors who can't afford to take on the market's full downside risk, but who nonetheless need higher upside potential than bonds can offer. Investors with exposure to the Nasdaq-100 have benefited from its high-flying year-to-date returns, driven in large part by a continuing bull market and optimism around the growth potential of Artificial Intelligence.

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Source: Innovator Capital Management


Merrill to Triple Active ETFs on Its Platforms

August 19, 2024--The firm's active exchange-traded fund additions aren't meant to replace mutual funds on the platform, said Stephen Patrickakos, head of traditional investments.

Russian crude made up a record 44% of Merrill Lynch plans to triple the number of active exchange-traded funds it features on its platforms, including ETF versions of mutual funds that already exist, Stephen Patrickakos, head of traditional investments for Merrill, told Ignites in an interview. Merrill intends to select ETFs for its platforms by evaluating their size and performance, Patrickakos said.

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Source: financialadvisoriq.com


PIMCO Canada Launches ETF Series of PIMCO Canadian Core Bond Fund

August 19, 2024--PIMCO Canada Corp. ("PIMCO Canada") has launched the exchange-traded fund (ETF) series units (the "ETF Series Units") of the PIMCO Canadian Core Bond Fund (the "Fund"), a strategy that seeks total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management, by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of Canadian dollar fixed income of varying maturities.

The ETF Series Units are expected to commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol CORE when the market opens this morning.

An initial tranche of 50,000 ETF Series Units of the Fund has been issued at $20 per Unit, and the Fund has closed its initial offering of the ETF Series Units. The Fund also offers traditional Mutual Fund Series.

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Source: PIMCO Account Management


Ninepoint Partners Files for New Active Energy and Energy Income ETFs

August 16, 2024--Tidal Investments LLC ("Tidal” or the "Adviser”), a leading name in the US ETF industry, and Ninepoint Partners LP ("Ninepoint” or the "Sub-advisor”), one of Canada's leading alternative investment management firms, last week filed an initial registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for two new actively managed energy exchange traded funds (ETFs): Ninepoint Energy ETF and Ninepoint Energy Income ETF.

As disclosed in the initial registration statement, the objective of the Ninepoint Energy ETF will be to seek long-term growth of capital. It will invest primarily in the equity securities of companies worldwide that are involved directly or indirectly in the exploration, development, production and/or distribution of oil, gas, coal, or uranium and other related activities in the energy and resource sector ("Energy Companies”).

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Source: Ninepoint Partners LP


'Dr Doom' files to launch ETF based on his calamitous outlook

August 16, 2024--Nouriel Roubini, aka Dr Doom, has been dishing up his downbeat takes on the global economy and markets for decades.
Now investors will finally get the chance to see how his gloomy insights translate into financial returns as Roubini, who earned his Dr Doom moniker for foreseeing the 2008 global financial crisis, turns to managing money for the first time at the age of 66.

Barring any late regulatory hitches, the Atlas America exchange traded fund will list in the US in the autumn with Roubini, chief economist and co-founder of US-based Atlas Capital Team, one of three named portfolio managers.

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Source: msn.com


Vanguard to Launch 2 Active Muni ETFs

August 15, 2024--vanguard Group on Friday announced plans to launch two active municipal exchange-traded funds, Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VCRM) and Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VSDM), by year-end.
Vanguard Fixed Income Group will manage the new funds.

The two funds "underscore the firm's ongoing efforts to improve long-term investor outcomes by offering broadly diversified, low-cost municipal bond exposures with the potential to outperform the market over time," said Dan Reyes, who heads Vanguard's portfolio review department.

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Source: thinkadvisor.com


Tidal Financial Group Reaches 50 ETF Launches in 2024, Setting a New Industry Standard

August 15, 2024--Tidal Financial Group, the premier provider of full stack ETF services, is proud to announce that it has supported the launch of 50 ETFs in 2024, more than any other U.S. white-label provider year-to-date. This significant milestone reflects Tidal’s dedication to delivering best-in-class service and innovative solutions to the ETF industry.

This achievement was capped off by the recent launch of three Rockefeller Asset Management ETFs, which marked the 50th ETF brought to market this year by Tidal. The Rockefeller Opportunistic Municipal Bond ETF ($RMOP), Rockefeller California Municipal Bond ETF ($RMCA), and Rockefeller New York Municipal Bond ETF ($RMNY) exemplify the strategic partnerships Tidal fosters to bring diverse and innovative products to investors.

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Source: Tidal Financial Group


Defiance Launches MSTX, The First Leveraged Single-Stock ETF on MicroStrategy in the US

August 15, 2024--Defiance ETFs is proud to unveil MSTX, the first single-stock long leveraged ETF for MicroStrategy. MSTX seeks to provide 175% long daily targeted exposure to MicroStrategy. Defiance's single-stock ETFs provide leveraged exposure to disruptive companies without the need for a margin account.

MicroStrategy, known for its visionary approach to data analytics and business intelligence, has emerged as a prominent player in the Bitcoin market. With a strategic focus on becoming one of the largest holders of Bitcoin, MicroStrategy has captured the attention of investors seeking leveraged exposure to Bitcoin. As of the end of Q1 2024, MicroStrategy held approximately 214,400 bitcoins with a market value of around $15.22 billion.

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Source: Defiance ETFs


SEC Filings


October 19, 2026 ETF Series Solutions files with the SEC
October 19, 2026 THOR Financial Technologies Trust files with the SEC-THOR Conservative Risk Dynamic ETF
October 19, 2026 Sterling Capital Funds files with the SEC-5 ETFs
October 19, 2026 Yorkville America Investment Trust files with the SEC-YA Columbus Macro Anti-Debasement Index ETF
October 19, 2026 J.P. Morgan Exchange-Traded Fund Trust files with the SEC-15 ETFs

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Europe ETF News


October 19, 2026 Greenland Mines Shares Begin Trading on Xetra in Germany
October 16, 2026 IMF-Regional Economic Outlook for Europe, October 2026
October 16, 2026 New ETF and ETP Listings on October 16, 2026, on Deutsche Boerse
October 15, 2026 New ETF and ETP Listings on October 15, 2026, on Deutsche Boerse
October 14, 2026 Solactive Strengthens International Leadership with Regional Heads for the Americas and APAC

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Asia ETF News


October 16, 2026 Asia's Economic Resilience Amid Uncertainty: Can it be Sustained?
October 15, 2026 MSCI Launches a Consultation on a Proposal to Reclassify Indonesia from Emerging Market to Standalone Market Status
October 02, 2026 18 of the Top 50 Overseas Securities Purchased by Korean Retail Investors Were U.S.-Listed ETFs
October 01, 2026 Shaping the Future of Asia: Opportunities and Challenges
September 30, 2026 Toward a New Economic Growth Model for China

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Global ETP News


October 14, 2026 Solactive Strengthens International Leadership with Regional Heads for the Americas and APAC
October 12, 2026 IMF-World Economic Outlook-Resilience Under Strain, Urgent Choices October 2026
October 08, 2026 AI boom and trade resilience to Middle East crisis lift outlook, but gains to be uneven
October 06, 2026 Hedge Funds Improve Market Functioning, but Can Also Amplify Stress
October 02, 2026 Regional Economic Outlook-Western Hemisphere-Turning Tailwinds into Lasting Gains-October 2026

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Middle East ETP News


October 19, 2026 Mideast Stocks: Gulf bourses subdued as regional worries weigh
October 09, 2026 3iQ Receives In-Principle Approval from Abu Dhabi's IFC
October 05, 2026 Saudi Arabia's non-oil economy improves, but Iran war continues to weigh on growth
September 28, 2026 Iran war could pull Gulf capital out of global markets
September 24, 2026 Mideast Stocks: Gulf shares slip on regional uncertainty, shipping concerns

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Africa ETF News


September 29, 2026 South African rand extends losses before local economic releases
September 29, 2026 FNBT40 -Listing of Additional FNB Top 40 ETF Securities
September 28, 2026 African markets news roundup
September 27, 2026 Africa's Mineral Strength Is Wasted If Countries Don't Work Together-New Report

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ESG and Of Interest News


October 13, 2026 Global Economic Resilience Is Under Strain, Demanding Decisive Policy Action
October 13, 2026 Global Financial Markets Face Rising Risks From AI, Bond Yields, and Cyberattacks
October 12, 2026 Global Financial Stability Report-Resilience, Risk, and Transformation
September 30, 2026 The Global Stock Market Boom, by Country (2011–2025)

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White Papers


October 13, 2026 IMF Working Paper Fiscal-monetary Interactions: The Role of Debt Maturity
October 12, 2026 IMF Working Paper-Fear and Shortages: Identifying Geopolitical Risk and Supply Disruptions in Energy Markets
October 02, 2026 IMF Working Paper-International Stablecoin Flows, Capital Controls and Currency Crises
September 18, 2026 IMF Working Paper-Too Much Yet Not Enough: Housing Segmentation and Household Consumption in China
September 18, 2026 IMF Working Paper-How Digital Lending Shapes Bank Risk and Competition: Evidence from an Emerging Economy

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