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SEC Proposes Rule To Update Definition Of Qualifying Venture Capital Funds - Proposal Would Inflation Adjust The Dollar Threshold To Be Considered A Qualifying Venture Capital Fund

Date 14/02/2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed a rule that would update the dollar threshold for a fund to qualify as a “qualifying venture capital fund” for purposes of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (Act). The rule would update the dollar threshold to $12 million aggregate capital contributions and uncalled committed capital, up from the current standard of $10 million.

ISDA, FIA Respond To Australian Treasury On Financial Market Infrastructure Reforms

Date 14/02/2024

On February 9, ISDA and FIA submitted a joint response to the Australian Treasury consultation on financial market infrastructure regulatory reforms. In the response, the associations considered the proposed crisis resolution regime, which would provide the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) with powers to step in and resolve a crisis affecting a domestic central counterparty (CCP), with the aim of ensuring the continuity of critical clearing functions and maintaining financial stability in Australia.

Deutsche Börse Group: Business Indicators For January 2024

Date 14/02/2024

A summary of Deutsche Börse Group's business indicators for January 2024 is now available on the Deutsche Börse website:

ISDA, AIMA, EBF Respond To EC On Unique Product Identifier

Date 14/02/2024

On January 9, ISDA, the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) and the European Banking Federation (EBF) submitted a joint response to the European Commission (EC) consultation on the best way to identify over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives for transparency requirements under the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MIFIR).

ETFGI Reports Assets Invested In The ETFs Industry In Canada Reached A New Record US$314.45 Billion At The End Of January

Date 14/02/2024

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs ecosystem, reported today that assets invested in the ETFs industry in Canada reached a new record US$314.45 billion at the end of January. The ETFs industry in Canada gathered net inflows of US$3.42 billion during January. During the month, assets invested in the ETFs industry in Canada increased by 0.3%, going from US$313.48 billion at the end of December to US$314.45 billion, according to ETFGI's January 2024 Canadian ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)

FIA Announces 2024 Hall Of Fame Honorees

Date 14/02/2024

FIA today announced the induction of 12 new members into the FIA Hall of Fame. The new members will be honored at an awards ceremony during FIA's annual International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Fla., on 12 March.  

Statement By Andrea M. Gacki Financial Crimes Enforcement Network United States Department Of The Treasury Before The Committee On Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, February 14, 2024

Date 14/02/2024

Introduction

Chairman McHenry, Ranking Member Waters, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify this morning on behalf of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). My name is Andrea Gacki, and I am the Director of FinCEN. This is my first time testifying before the Committee since I joined FinCEN last September, and I want to say at the outset how much I appreciate the support of this Committee in our collective efforts to combat illicit financial activity. I look forward to our continued work together.

Intercontinental Exchange Chief Financial Officer Warren Gardiner To Present At The UBS Financial Services Conference On February 28

Date 14/02/2024

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, announced today that Warren Gardiner, ICE’s Chief Financial Officer, will present at the UBS Financial Services Conference. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, February 28 at 12:10 p.m. ET. The presentation will be available live and in replay via webcast and can be accessed in the investor relations and media section of ICE’s website at http://ir.theice.com/.

CME Group Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter And Full-Year 2023 Financial Results

Date 14/02/2024

• Strongest Year in Company History with Interest Rate Products Driving Record Annual Average Daily Volume and Revenue

Testimony Of US Under Secretary For Terrorism And Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson Before The Committee On Financial Services, U.S. House Of Representatives

Date 14/02/2024

Good morning, Chair and Ranking Member, and distinguished members of the committee. Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you once again.  Since I was last here, the Treasury Department's Office of Terrorism & Financial Intelligence (“TFI”) has made important strides on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (“AML/CFT”) and safeguarding the United States and international financial systems.  Today, I would like to discuss the threats to the U.S. financial system, as well as the approaches that we are taking in countering threats abroad and closer to home.