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Kathleen Hill Moriarty (died 2022) was a securities lawyer known for her role in the development exchange-traded funds (ETF) in the United States. She helped launch the first ETF, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF, in 1993 and earned the nickname "SPDR Woman" or "Spider Woman" for her efforts. She also worked on the development of the digital asset industry and represented funds looking to invest in cryptocurrencies. She served as a board member for the nonprofit Women in ETFs, which promotes the advancement of women in finance.