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FTSE Russell Introduces Focused Factor
December 7, 2015--Diversified multi-factor approach built on US large-cap Russell 1000(R)Index
Index captures low volatility, yield & momentum-oriented US stocks
Addresses increasing client interest in multi--factor index approaches
FTSE Russell, the global index provider, today announced the launch of the FTSE Russell Focused Factor Indexes, now used as the basis for three new ETFs recently launched by State Street Global Advisors.
These three new indexes, which are based on the US large-cap Russell 1000(R) Index, are designed to provide exposure to US large-cap stocks exhibiting low volatility, yield or momentum characteristics respectively.
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Source: FTSE Russell
CBO-Monthly Budget Review for November 2015
December 7, 2015--The federal budget deficit was $200 billion for the first two months of fiscal year 2016, CBO estimates.
That deficit was $22 billion larger than the one recorded during the same period last year. Revenues and outlays were both higher than last year's amounts, by 3 percent and 6 percent, respectively.
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Source: Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
OFR-Expectations Solidify for Federal Reserve to Lift Rates in December
December 7, 2015--The Federal Reserve's "liftoff"-its first increase in interest rates since setting them near zero during the financial crisis-is now broadly expected to occur at the December 15-16 monetary policy meeting.
The shift in market expectations was fueled by very strong U.S. employment data and communications from Federal Reserve officials. The European Central Bank also announced at its December meeting a package of new easing measures, reinforcing the theme of economic and monetary policy divergence among major economies. This divergence remains a powerful driver of currencies and interest rates in these markets.
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Source: financialresearch.gov
SEC To Propose Rules That Could Crimp Leveraged ETFs
December 7, 2015--Traders and fund companies who favor fast-moving leveraged exchange-traded funds may encounter resistance this week from securities regulators.
The Wall Street Journal's Andrew Ackerman and Leslie Josephs report that the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday will propose restrictions on derivatives in funds, which would potentially crimp leveraged ETFs that rely on derivatives to deliver the promised two-or-three times daily returns.
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Source: Barron's
NYSE Arca Expands Amounts Stock Prices Can Move When Reopening
December 7, 2015--Price levels were widened for opening auctions in September
Exchange will announce date for system change in later update
NYSE Arca, the New York Stock Exchange's sister market, widened the amount prices are able to move when a security reopens after a trading halt.
Under the exchange's new rule, securities valued at 1 cent to $25 a share can rise or fall 10 percent from their prior level. Securities between $25.01 and $50 can move 5 percent, and those valued at more than $50 can move 3 percent. Previously, those thresholds were 5 percent, 2 percent and 1 percent, respectively.
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Source: Bloomberg
Market Vectors Exchange-Traded Funds Now Trading in Chilean Pesos
December 7, 2015--Market Vectors ETFs, one of the largest providers of exchange-traded products (ETPs) in the U.S. and worldwide, announced today that the Market Vectors exchange-traded funds (ETFs) cross-listed on the Santiago Stock Exchange, currently totaling 27 ETFs, are now trading in Chilean pesos.
Prior to December 7, 2015, the ETFs traded in U.S. dollars. The commencement of trading in pesos is a significant development as it reduces currency risk for local investors.
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Source: Van Eck Securities
Guggenheim adopts momentum filter within $500m multi-asset income ETF
December 7, 2015--Guggenheim Investments, a leading US issuer of exchange-traded funds, has adjusted the methodology behind their Guggenheim Multi-Asset Income Index ETF (NYSE Arca: CVY).
The fund has added a momentum filter to its stock selection process, joining existing screening factors such as yield, liquidity, and relative value. Momentum investing looks to capitalise on existing trends in the market.
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Source: etfstrategy.co.uk
Robotic trading is killing Wall Street jobs
December 5, 2015--The US stock market is at a crossroads as a consensus of market mavens concludes that high-frequency trading is taking its toll on Wall Street.
A new study suggests that an estimated 10 million prospective finance jobs have been lost since 2000 and countless billions in capital was not created due to the proliferation of robotic trading platforms.
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Source: NY Post
UBS Suspends Further Sales of ETRACS 2xMonthly Leveraged Long Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN
December 4, 2015--UBS AG announced today that it has suspended further sales from inventory of its outstanding ETRACS 2xMonthly Leveraged Long Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN (NYSE Arca: MLPL).
This suspension will remain in effect until further notice from UBS AG. As previously announced on October 8, 2015, UBS AG does not intend to issue any new notes of this ETN, which is part of a series of UBS AG debt securities designated as "Medium-Term Notes< Series A."
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Source: UBS
Federal Reserve Board Issues Final Rule Providing Information On Board's Revised Capital Rules For Non Traditional Stock Corporations
December 4, 2015--The Federal Reserve Board on Friday issued a final rule providing information about how to apply the Board's revised capital framework issued in June 2013 to depository institution holding companies that are not organized as traditional stock corporations.
Institutional investors with controlling interests in depository institutions and depository institution holding companies may structure their investments through non-stock entities, such as limited liability corporations and partnerships. To show how the capital instruments issued by these non-traditionally structured firms could meet the capital requirements under the Board's revised capital framework, the final rule issued today provides examples to clarify how instruments issued by these firms may qualify as regulatory capital.
view the Regulatory Capital Rules: Regulatory Capital, Final Rule Demonstrating Application of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Eligibility Criteria and Excluding Certain Holding Companies from Regulation Q
Source: federalreserve.gov
