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EQS-News: CBOE's Weekly Market Recap: Oct. 3-7

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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The market experienced a slight breather last week from the rapid decline that preceded the week prior.

Key Points: 
  • The market experienced a slight breather last week from the rapid decline that preceded the week prior.
  • The cryptocurrency market has largely mirrored its traditional counterparts, experiencing increases in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) all of which have experienced very little change over the past three weeks.
  • Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) wins chart of the week following a record-shattering delivery announcement that disappointed analysts consensus estimates.
  • The Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ: QQQ) increased by 0.69% over the previous week, mirroring the SPYs overall movements.

iShares® 2022 Term Maturity iBonds® ETFs Near Final Distribution Dates

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Friday, October 14, 2022
Professional Services, Finance, Risk management, IShares, BlackRock, Risk, Income, Research, Funding, ETF, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, IBond, Prospectus, Security (finance), Life insurance, Fund

Leading up to the ETFs final distribution date, the bonds held by iBonds ETFs mature, and the ETF transitions into cash and cash equivalents.

Key Points: 
  • Leading up to the ETFs final distribution date, the bonds held by iBonds ETFs mature, and the ETF transitions into cash and cash equivalents.
  • iShares iBonds ETFs , across treasuries, municipal bonds and both investment-grade and high-yield corporate credit remain available to investors with maturation dates ranging from 2023 to 2032.
  • The iShares iBonds ETFs (Funds) will terminate within the month and year in each Funds name.
  • iSHARES, iBONDS and BLACKROCK are trademarks of BlackRock, Inc., or its subsidiaries in the United States and elsewhere.

Sygnum lead partner in Maker half-billion treasury diversification

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
Risk management, IShares, USDC, DLT, DAI, CMS, Investment, ETF, Technology, Industry, Treasury, Moneyer, Ecosystem, Distributed ledger, BlackRock, USD, Cryptocurrency, Bank, Maker, Decentralized finance

Zurich, 06 October 2022 Sygnum, the worlds first digital asset bank, has been chosen by Maker protocol as lead partner in USD half-billion treasury diversification into traditional assets to boost returns and further strengthen the balance sheet.

Key Points: 
  • Zurich, 06 October 2022 Sygnum, the worlds first digital asset bank, has been chosen by Maker protocol as lead partner in USD half-billion treasury diversification into traditional assets to boost returns and further strengthen the balance sheet.
  • Maker uses a novel decentralised governance model to ensure the stability and transparency of the DAI stablecoin, its collateral and the community.
  • Monetalis, a green-economy finance firm, stepped in to propose to the Maker community a USD half-billion diversification into traditional assets.
  • Rajiv Sainani, MakerDAO Europe Growth Lead, says This portfolio diversification tangibly demonstrates the innovation and real-world benefits traditional assets are bringing to the DeFi-enabled finance revolution.

Martin Small to Succeed Gary Shedlin as BlackRock CFO in 2023

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) announced today that Martin Small will succeed Gary S. Shedlin as Chief Financial Officer in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) announced today that Martin Small will succeed Gary S. Shedlin as Chief Financial Officer in 2023.
  • Gary has been involved with and a friend of BlackRock for many years: first as our outside financial advisor and for the past decade as our CFO, said Laurence D. Fink, BlackRock Chairman and CEO.
  • And as CFO, Gary has helped lead BlackRock through a crucial decade of the firms history.
  • Mr. Small brings deep knowledge of BlackRock to the CFO role.

iShares® iBonds Dec 2022 Term Muni Bond ETF Nears Final Distribution Date

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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BlackRock announced today the planned termination of the iShares iBonds Dec 2022 Term Muni Bond ETF (NYSE: IBMK ).

Key Points: 
  • BlackRock announced today the planned termination of the iShares iBonds Dec 2022 Term Muni Bond ETF (NYSE: IBMK ).
  • IBMKs last day of trading and final NAV calculation date will be Thursday, December 1, 2022.
  • Leading up to the ETFs final distribution date, the bonds held by iBonds ETFs mature, and the ETF transitions into short-term, tax-exempt instruments and cash.
  • iShares iBonds ETFs can help market participants to build bond ladders and manage interest rate risk in rising rate environments.

Sagicor's IUL portfolio offers new interest crediting strategies linked to iShares® ETFs

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
MSCI, ESG, District, Home Office, Sale, Growth, Policy, ETF, IUL, IShares, Technology, Goal, Solution, Insurance, Retirement, BlackRock, Marketing, Multimedia, SVP, View, Life insurance, Financial adviser, Airline, Bank, Sagicor Financial Corporation, Far East

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Sagicor Life Insurance Company (Sagicor) announces new interest crediting strategy options to their indexed universal life (IUL) insurance portfolio effective October 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Sagicor Life Insurance Company (Sagicor) announces new interest crediting strategy options to their indexed universal life (IUL) insurance portfolio effective October 1, 2022.
  • iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF ,which concentrates on large- and mid-sized companies in emerging markets.
  • iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF ,which focuses on large- and mid-cap stocks of U.S. companies with positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) characteristics.
  • "The advantages of Sagicor's IUL portfolio ETF-linked crediting strategiesis that they offer built-in diversification and growth potential without exposure to market risk.

EQS-News: CBOE's Weekly Market Recap: Sept. 19-23

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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The cryptocurrency market has largely mimicked its traditional counterparts, experiencing declines in both Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH).

Key Points: 
  • The cryptocurrency market has largely mimicked its traditional counterparts, experiencing declines in both Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH).
  • Perhaps notable is Solanas (CRYPTO: SOL) resistance to this overall market decline; the coin experienced a slight price ascension last week.
  • Popular growth investors William ONeil and Mark Minervini have long championed bear markets for their ability to introduce new market leaders.
  • According to these investors, strong candidates typically demonstrate upward trends and challenge their 52-week highs as the market continues to drop.

BlackRock Study: Global Insurers are Future-Proofing Portfolios Amidst Shifting Markets

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Global insurers are innovating their investment approaches amidst rapidly changing market conditions this year, focusing on resilient portfolio construction, liquidity management, and integrated technology, according to BlackRocks 11th annual Global Insurance Report.

Key Points: 
  • Global insurers are innovating their investment approaches amidst rapidly changing market conditions this year, focusing on resilient portfolio construction, liquidity management, and integrated technology, according to BlackRocks 11th annual Global Insurance Report.
  • Most insurers (60%) reported inflation as their top market concern, with asset price volatility (59%) and liquidity (58%) close behind.
  • The associated interactive report complements the global findings with regional results, comments from industry peers and insights from BlackRock experts.
  • BLACKROCK and iSHARES are trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and elsewhere.

BlackRock® Canada Announces Final September Cash Distributions for the iShares® Premium Money Market ETF

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Friday, September 23, 2022
IShares, BlackRock, Prospectus, Risk management, ETF, Financial adviser

TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the final September 2022 cash distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF. Unitholders of record on September 26, 2022 will receive cash distributions payable on September 29, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com/corporate | Twitter: @BlackRockCA
    iShares unlocks opportunity across markets to meet the evolving needs of investors.
  • iShares funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of BlackRock.
  • iShares ETFs are managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited.
  • Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in iShares ETFs.

EQS-News: CBOE's Weekly Market Recap: Sept. 12-16

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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Price declines seen in the equities market have been mimicked in trends on the cryptocurrency scene.

Key Points: 
  • Price declines seen in the equities market have been mimicked in trends on the cryptocurrency scene.
  • The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA: SPY) decreased by 5.17% last week, the ETFs third-largest weekly price descent in 2022.
  • Popular growth investors Willaim ONeil and Mark Minervini have long championed bear markets for their abilities to introduce new market leaders.
  • A number of companies report earnings next week, including:
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