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Remarks By US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen At Bilateral Meeting With Governor Of State Bank Of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Hong

Date 20/07/2023

Thank you, Governor Hong, for hosting me today. I’m glad we are finally able to meet in person here in Hanoi following our first videoconference two years ago.

Statement By CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger Before The Second Voluntary Carbon Markets Convening

Date 19/07/2023

Thank you, Chairman Behnam, for holding this convening and thank you to all the participants who have taken time out of their busy schedules to be here today. I want to be brief, because I know we have limited time and a packed agenda, but I appreciate the opportunity to listen and learn from our panelists today.

FTSE Mondo Visione Exchange's Index Up 3.8% In June, 0.6% In Q2 And 5.2% Year-to-Date

Date 19/07/2023

Financial markets have had an eventful first half of 2023, marked by a steady increase in interest rates. Investors are closely examining inflation data from both sides of the Atlantic to determine if interest rates have reached their highest point.

Statement By CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger Before The Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting

Date 19/07/2023

Good morning and welcome to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Thank you to Chairman Behnam for organizing today’s Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) meeting, as well as the voluntary carbon markets discussion that will occur later this afternoon.

Opening Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero: The CFTC’s Role With Voluntary Carbon Credit Markets, Second Convening On Voluntary Carbon Markets

Date 19/07/2023

Good morning and thank you all for joining us at the CFTC’s second convening on voluntary carbon markets. I want to thank Chairman Benham for his continued priority of climate issues and for working with me to promote resilience to climate risk.

Opening Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham Before The Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting

Date 19/07/2023

Good morning and welcome to this meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC). Thank you to Chairman Behnam, Designated Federal Officer Swati Shah, and the rest of the CFTC staff that helped arrange this meeting. I would also like to thank the AAC members and speakers here today for your time and service.

CFTC To Hold A Commission Open Meeting On July 26

Date 19/07/2023

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam today announced the Commission will hold an open meeting on Wednesday, July 26 at 9:30 a.m. (EDT) at the CFTC’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. Members of the public are free to attend the meeting in person, listen by phone, or view a live stream at CFTC.gov.

Opening Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson – Outlining A Plan For CFTC Engagement In Carbon Markets

Date 19/07/2023

Introduction

Good morning.  It’s a pleasure to be here for the CFTC’s Second Voluntary Carbon Markets Convening.  Last year, the CFTC hosted a similar convening and issued a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting comments and feedback from many who gathered with us last year and today. 

SEC Charges Twice-Convicted Fraudster Eliyahu Weinstein And Five Others With $38 Million Ponzi-Like Scheme To Defraud Investors

Date 19/07/2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged six individuals with a multi-million dollar Ponzi-like fraud scheme orchestrated by criminal recidivist Eliyahu Weinstein of Lakewood, New Jersey. 

Testimony At Hearing Before The Subcommittee On Financial Services And General Government U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Washington D.C., July 19, 2023

Date 19/07/2023

Good afternoon, Chair Van Hollen, Ranking Member Hagerty, and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for inviting me to testify today on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget request. As is customary, I’d like to note that my views are my own as Chair of the SEC, and I am not speaking on behalf of my fellow Commissioners or the SEC staff.