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3 ETFs Yield Over 10% Without Relying on Covered Calls

The article highlights three ETFs that generate yields above 10% through alternative strategies. WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund (WTPI) sells slightly out-of-the-money S&P 500 put options, offering a 12.09% distribution yield as of Aug. 31. BondBloxx CCC Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (XCCC) invests in CCC-rated junk bonds, with an 11.94% 30-day SEC yield as of Sept. 1. VanEck BDC Income ETF (BIZD) provides exposure to publicly traded business development companies, yielding 11.42% on a trailing 12-month basis.

Russia's Central Bank to Inject Capital into State Reinsurer Amid Rising Drone Attack Claims

Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said the bank will inject capital into the state-owned reinsurance company to address increased insurance payouts caused by drone attacks. The move aims to ease claims pressure; no specific amount was disclosed.

Russia's Central Bank to Inject 165 Billion Rubles into Major Reinsurer

Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina announced the injection of 165 billion rubles into the country's major reinsurance company.

Bitcoin falls below $77,000 as key inflation data looms

Bitcoin opened at $76,535.95 on Friday, September 11, 2026, down 2.2% from Thursday, and later traded at $76,758.63. Ethereum opened at $2,437.02, down 1.2%. Markets await key inflation data, with 69.4% of analysts expecting a rate hike next week, a headwind for non-yielding cryptocurrencies.

The New Republic: Second Trump administration dismantles US financial regulations, creating 'Golden Age' for white-collar criminals

Brazil's Chief Justice Fachin orders release of probe files in multibillion-dollar Banco Master fraud case

Fachin's decision aims to resolve a public conflict between Justices Mendonça and Moraes, which has caused one of the court's most severe internal crises in decades. Mendonça had previously released documents suggesting Moraes served as an advisor to the banker involved.

China's securities regulator revises futures company rules, splitting business into basic and trading categories

China's securities regulator on Sept 11 released a revised version of the Futures Company Supervision and Management Measures, which divides futures companies' businesses into basic categories (domestic futures brokerage and futures trading advisory) and trading categories (futures market-making, futures asset management, and derivatives trading). The revision also refines rules on company establishment, changes, and business access. An accompanying implementation notice addresses procedures for applying for additional business permits, overseas subsidiary regulation, and transition arrangements.

China Securities Regulator Revises Futures Firm Rules, Tightens Shareholder Duties and Business Classification

China's securities regulator on Sept 11 released revised measures for futures company supervision, dividing business into basic (domestic futures brokerage, futures trading advisory) and trading (futures market-making, asset management, derivatives trading). It strengthens shareholders' and actual controllers' disclosure and reporting obligations to boost equity transparency. The rules also enhance corporate governance, internal controls, oversight of subsidiaries and branches, and compliance and risk management requirements.

Eight Fund Managers File Cross-Border Smart Driving ETFs in One Day

On September 11, eight asset managers—including China Southern Asset Management, Yinhua Fund, China Universal, E Fund, Ping An Fund, Bosera, GF Fund, and ICBC Credit Suisse—collectively filed for the CSI Shanghai-Hong Kong-Shenzhen Smart Driving Thematic ETF. The underlying index spans the three exchanges and covers multiple smart driving sectors, allowing investors to gain integrated exposure to China's smart driving industry through a single product. The move follows CSRC Chairman Wu Qing's August remarks in Hong Kong supporting closer cross-border index cooperation and more China-asset-based ETF products.

NexPoint Residential Occupancy Rises but Net Loss Widens

Apartment REIT NexPoint Residential Trust (NYSE: NXRT) reported a second-quarter 2026 net loss attributable to common stockholders of $8.6 million ($0.34 per diluted share), widening from $7.0 million ($0.28 per diluted share) a year earlier. The company attributed the larger loss to a $2.1 million increase in property operating expenses and a $0.7 million rise in interest expense, outpacing a $1.5 million gain in total revenue. Same-store occupancy rose 30 basis points to 93.5%, but same-store net operating income fell 2.9%.

Cion CEO: Interval Fund Redemption Caps Are a Feature, Not a Crisis Signal

Michael Reisner, CEO of Cion Investments, pushed back against the narrative that redemption bottlenecks in interval funds signal a reckoning. He argued that the 5% quarterly redemption cap is a disclosed structural feature, not a gate slammed shut in a panic. Reisner noted that a genuine crisis would show up as a drop in new commitments, yet institutional investors committed at least $16 billion to North American direct lending funds last quarter, the second-strongest quarter in four years.

Senator Warren questions NAIC on Wall Street influence and private credit risks in insurance

Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Q2 Net Investment Income Covers Payout, but NAV Falls and Non-Accruals Rise

The business development company reported Q2 net investment income of $0.41 per share, above the $0.36 regular distribution, and declared a Q3 distribution of $0.38 per share (including a $0.02 supplemental). However, net asset value fell to $17.19 from $17.50, the second straight quarterly decline, and the number of portfolio companies on non-accrual status nearly tripled to nine, representing 1.5% of investments at fair value, up from 0.6% three months earlier. The company also redeemed its CLO-III facility in full and issued $100 million of 2030 notes to restructure its debt.

UBS Buys Back $7.9B in Credit Suisse Debt, Biggest Shrinkage Since Takeover

UBS has completed a $7.9 billion buyback of old Credit Suisse debt, its largest reduction of inherited liabilities since the 2023 acquisition. The bank's legacy debt has fallen to about $29 billion from roughly $90 billion at the time of the deal. UBS said the move is part of active management of its funding and total loss-absorbing capacity, and raised the buyback cap twice to $5.9 billion.

European Bank ETF EUFN Nearly Doubled KBE's Return Over Five Years

In a comparison published on Sept. 9, Motley Fool analyst Sara Appino noted that the iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (EUFN) turned $1,000 into more than $2,500 over the past five years, nearly doubling the result of the State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE), with lower volatility. EUFN focuses on large European financial institutions, offers a trailing dividend yield of about 3.9% and charges a 0.49% expense ratio. KBE provides equal-weighted exposure to 102 U.S. bank stocks, yields about 2.1% and charges 0.35%. The article says the choice depends on whether investors favor European or U.S. financial sector prospects.

China Securities Regulatory Commission Approves CICC's Absorption Merger of Dongxing Securities and Cinda Securities

The China Securities Regulatory Commission has approved CICC's plan to absorb Dongxing Securities and Cinda Securities through the issuance of new shares. Upon completion, Dongxing Securities and Cinda Securities will be dissolved, with their branches converted into CICC branches. Orient Asset and Cinda Asset will become major shareholders of CICC, holding 8.03% and 16.76% stakes respectively. CICC will also become a major shareholder of Dongxing Fund and Cinda澳亚 Fund, and will control Dongxing Futures and Cinda Futures.

iShares IGIB vs MUB: Corporate Bond ETF Offers Higher Yield, but Muni Bond ETF May Win After Tax

The Motley Fool compares two iShares bond ETFs: IGIB (investment-grade corporate bonds, 5-10 year maturity) yields 4.9% with a 0.04% expense ratio, while MUB (municipal bonds) yields 3.2% with a 0.05% expense ratio. However, MUB's income is generally exempt from federal taxes, so for investors in the 32% or 37% tax bracket holding bonds in a taxable account, MUB's after-tax return can match or exceed IGIB's.

Best 18-month CD rate today: 4.35% APY from Marcus by Goldman Sachs

As of September 11, 2026, the highest certificate of deposit (CD) rate is 4.35% APY on an 18-month term, offered by Marcus by Goldman Sachs. The article notes that CD rates have been declining due to three Fed rate cuts in late 2024 and three in 2025, but with no further cuts so far in 2026, some banks still offer competitive rates, with top rates around 4% APY for terms of one year or less.

UnitedHealthcare to Drop Prior Authorization for Many Services Starting Oct 1

UnitedHealthcare, the insurance arm of UnitedHealth Group, will remove prior-authorization requirements for selected services in cardiology, genetic testing, physical therapy and other specialties starting October 1. The move is part of a plan to eliminate such requirements for 30% of healthcare services by end-2026. Prior authorization, which requires insurer approval before certain care is delivered, has been criticized for creating paperwork and delays. The insurer also plans a rural prior-authorization waiver program starting November 1 and will accelerate payments by up to 50% for about 1,400 rural hospitals. UnitedHealthcare has not disclosed the financial impact on administrative costs or medical spending.

Barclays Investment Banking Head: AI Bubble Not at Breaking Point Yet

Ingrid Hengster, head of investment banking at British lender Barclays, said no market participant has signaled to her that the AI bubble is over. Despite strong stock market performance, she sees no reason for excessive concern that the AI bubble is about to burst.

ETF Industry M&A Land Grab: Scale Replaces Organic Growth as Driving Force

On the latest ETF Zoo podcast, analysts noted a wave of M&A in the ETF industry, including billions in acquisitions such as Victory Capital/First Eagle and Vanguard/Altruist, signaling that scale, not organic growth, now drives the industry. The panel also debated controversial new products like Defiance's hourly-reset leveraged ETFs and NHL-linked sports-betting ETFs, as well as the risk of AI-themed ETFs being heavily concentrated in a few chip stocks.

China's Finance Ministry encourages local development of agricultural weather index insurance

China's Ministry of Finance released a plan to accelerate high-quality development of agricultural insurance, proposing to improve the product supply system with 'policy insurance + commercial insurance' and 'basic insurance + supplementary insurance'. It encourages local governments to develop supplementary insurance based on basic coverage like physical cost insurance, and to develop agricultural weather index insurance tailored to local conditions. It also supports insurers in offering commercial agricultural insurance and comprehensive insurance packages for farmers.

China's Finance Ministry Urges Timely Disbursement of Agricultural Insurance Subsidies, Encourages Provincial-Level Settlement

China's Ministry of Finance issued an implementation plan to accelerate high-quality development of agricultural insurance, calling for strengthened management of premium subsidies and timely disbursement to insurers. It encourages provincial-level settlement between finance departments and insurance firms' provincial branches to improve fund efficiency.