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SGX Group Reports Market Statistics For February 2023

Date 13/03/2023

• Optimism over China’s reopening lifts trading activity across multiple asset classes
• Rebound in retail participation bolsters securities market turnover

Readolut: US Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting On March 12, 2023

Date 13/03/2023

Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen convened a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) in executive session by videoconference. 

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Appoints Daniel Trinder To New Executive Leadership Team

Date 13/03/2023

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko - today confirmed the appointment of Daniel Trinder, to join its enterprise leadership team as Executive Director – Strategy and Design. 

Japan Financial Services Agency: Information On COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

Date 13/03/2023

* Update of the English website may take a little time. For the latest information, please refer to our Japanese website.

Statement By SEC Chair Gary Gensler On Current Market Events

Date 12/03/2023

"In times of increased volatility and uncertainty, we at the SEC are particularly focused on monitoring for market stability and identifying and prosecuting any form of misconduct that might threaten investors, capital formation, or the markets more broadly. Without speaking to any individual entity or person, we will investigate and bring enforcement actions if we find violations of the federal securities laws."

Joint Statement By US Treasury, Federal Reserve, And FDIC

Date 12/03/2023

The following statement was released by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell, and FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg:

Today we are taking decisive actions to protect the U.S. economy by strengthening public confidence in our banking system. This step will ensure that the U.S. banking system continues to perform its vital roles of protecting deposits and providing access to credit to households and businesses in a manner that promotes strong and sustainable economic growth.

Federal Reserve Board Announces It Will Make Available Additional Funding To Eligible Depository Institutions To Help Assure Banks Have The Ability To Meet The Needs Of All Their Depositors

Date 12/03/2023

To support American businesses and households, the Federal Reserve Board on Sunday announced it will make available additional funding to eligible depository institutions to help assure banks have the ability to meet the needs of all their depositors. This action will bolster the capacity of the banking system to safeguard deposits and ensure the ongoing provision of money and credit to the economy.

Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris Announces New York Department Of Financial Services Takes Possession Of Signature Bank

Date 12/03/2023

Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris announced today that the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has taken possession of Signature Bank, pursuant to Section 606 of New York Banking Law, in order to protect depositors. DFS appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver of the bank. 

Readout: From March 9 To March 11, U.S. Candidate For World Bank President Ajay Banga Continued His Global Listening Tour In London, United Kingdom.

Date 12/03/2023

On March 9, Banga met with senior British government officials including Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, and Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell. In those meetings, Banga exchanged views with British officials on the need to deliver on the World Bank’s core goals of eliminating extreme poverty and expanding shared prosperity while also addressing intertwined challenges like climate change, pandemics, and fragility. Banga also reiterated the importance of stretching the World Bank’s available resources — including through steps outlined in the G20’s Capital Adequacy Framework — while also mobilizing private capital. Banga thanked the officials for the United Kingdom’s support for his candidacy.

An Update From UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt On Silicon Valley Bank UK

Date 12/03/2023

The Bank of England announced on Friday that Silicon Valley Bank UK is set to enter insolvency, following action taken by its parent company in the United States. The Bank of England confirmed in its announcement that Silicon Valley Bank has a limited presence in the UK and does not perform functions critical to the financial system.