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US Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Reports Mortgage Performance For Second Quarter Of 2024

Date 18/09/2024

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) reported on the performance of first-lien mortgages in the federal banking system during the second quarter of 2024.

ISDA Letter To US Treasury Department On Listed Transactions

Date 18/09/2024

On September 11, ISDA submitted a letter in response to the US Department of the Treasury’s proposal to identify certain basket contract transactions as listed transactions. In the letter, ISDA argues that the proposed regulations would apply to many non-abusive transactions, would inappropriately take the place of substantive guidance and would generate compliance burdens and uncertainty for taxpayers.

B.C. Securities Commission To Return Additional Funds To Investor Of Illegally Distributed Securities

Date 18/09/2024

The B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) will return an additional $178,750 to an investor who lost money as a result of an illegal distribution of securities.

CME Group SOFR Futures Reach New Volume And Open Interest Records

Date 18/09/2024

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its deeply liquid SOFR futures reached a new, all-time record average daily volume (ADV) of 5.4 million contracts in September and an open interest record of 13,159,646 contracts on September 17.

LSEG Netherlands B.V.: Publication Of Final Terms

Date 18/09/2024

The following Final Terms are available for viewing:

Final Terms dated 18 September 2024 of LSEG Netherlands B.V. for the €600,000,000 2.750 per cent. Guaranteed Notes due 20 September 2027 (ISIN: XS2904651093) (the Final Terms) (the Notes), unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by London Stock Exchange Group plc and issued pursuant to the £4,000,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme of London Stock Exchange Group plc, LSEGA Financing plc, LSEG Netherlands B.V. and LSEG US Fin Corp. (the Programme).

Miami International Holdings Announces Index Licensing Agreement With Bloomberg

Date 18/09/2024

Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), a technology-driven leader in building and operating regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes, today announced it has entered into a licensing agreement with Bloomberg Index Services Limited (Bloomberg Indices) to develop a suite of index futures, options on futures, and cash options products based on Bloomberg Indices' portfolio of benchmarks. MIH will initially offer a number of equity index products which will be exclusively listed and traded on MIH's exchanges, subject to regulatory approval.

SEC Charges Broker-Dealer First Horizon With Regulation Best Interest Violations - Firm’s Structured Note Recommendations Violated Reg BI’s Compliance Obligation

Date 18/09/2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against registered broker-dealer First Horizon Advisors, Inc. for failing to maintain and enforce policies and procedures reasonably designed to achieve compliance with Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI). The charges relate to First Horizon’s recommendations of a type of derivative security called a structured note. First Horizon agreed to pay a civil penalty of $325,000 to resolve the SEC’s charges.

ICE And IPC Systems Launch ICE Voice - A New Cloud-Based Audio Solution For Traders And Professional Investors - Integrated Chat And Voice Logs Provide Single Record Of Communication, Aid In Client Compliance Programs

Date 18/09/2024

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, and IPC Systems , a leading provider of trading communications solutions, announced today the launch of ICE Voice. This cloud-based audio solution is now live through ICE Chat , ICE's industry-leading instant messaging system for commodities, offering a seamless communications platform for traders and global market participants.

Barchart And SIGMA Financial AI Announce Strategic Partnership To Deliver Cutting-Edge Trading Insights And Content

Date 18/09/2024

Barchart, a leading provider of market data and technology solutions to active traders and investors, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with SIGMA Financial AI, a financial technology company known for its AI-driven trading solutions. This collaboration aims to leverage the strengths of both Barchart and SIGMA to deliver cutting-edge tools and insights that facilitate better decision-making, mitigate risks, and uncover valuable trading opportunities.

Confidence In The Availability Of ESG Data Grows Among Asset Owners According To FTSE Russell Global Survey

Date 18/09/2024

• Concern about availability of ESG data and use of estimated data has dropped from the most significant barrier to adopting sustainable investment (SI) last year to sixth this year
• Aligning portfolios in accordance with SI/climate guidance is the most challenging factor for asset owners to meet regulatory requirements
• SI is still being implemented with a hybrid approach; however, the increasing demand for passive instruments has overtaken active