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IMF Launches Regional Economic Outlook Report For Asia And Pacific: Sailing Into Headwinds

Date 28/10/2022

• Despite being a relative bright spot in an increasingly dimming global economy, Asia’s growth is expected to slow amid headwinds from global financial tightening, the war in Ukraine, and the sharp and uncharacteristic slowdown in the Chinese economy.
• Asia’s policymakers face worsening trade-offs but should remain steadfast on monetary tightening to tame rising inflation, fiscal consolidation to stabilize debt, and pre-emptively address emerging stability risks through the full use of its policy toolkit.
• Given its strong trade and supply-chain links, Asia has a lot to lose in the event of sharp fragmentation scenarios where the world divides into separate trading blocs.

CalPERS Names Anton Orlich Managing Investment Director For Growth & Innovation - Greg Ruiz To Depart CalPERS Private Equity Team

Date 27/10/2022

CalPERS has appointed Anton Orlich as its managing investment director (MID) for Growth & Innovation.

Sterling Trading Tech Selected By Avenue Securities To Bring Brazilian Investors Unprecedented Access To U.S. Markets

Date 27/10/2022

Leading U.S.-based broker-dealer for Brazilian retail investors will utilize Sterling’s ecosystem of equities trading solutions with sophisticated trading functionality.

US Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Announces Office Of Financial Technology

Date 27/10/2022

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency today announced it will establish an Office of Financial Technology early next year to bolster the agency’s expertise and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing banking landscape.

ISDA: SwapsInfo Third Quarter Of 2022 And Year-To-September 30, 2022 Review: Summary

Date 27/10/2022

The latest ISDA SwapsInfo Quarterly Review shows that trading volume for interest rate derivatives (IRD) and credit derivatives increased in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the third quarter of 2021. This summary provides a high-level overview of key trends in the third quarter of 2022 and year-to-September 30, 2022. The full report will be published in due course.

Alberta Securities Commission Releases 2022 Update Of Women On Boards Data

Date 27/10/2022

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) today participated in the publication of CSA Multilateral Staff Notice 58-314 Review of Disclosure Regarding Women on Boards and in Executive Officer Positions (Year 8 Report).

Canadian Securities Regulators Announce Results Of Eighth Annual Review Of Representation Of Women On Boards And In Executive Officer Positions In Canada

Date 27/10/2022

Participating Canadian securities regulatory authorities today published the results of their eighth annual review of disclosures relating to women on boards and in executive officer positions.

MIAX Options - Reminder: Change To Minimum Trading Increment For All Series Of SPIKES Options

Date 27/10/2022

As previously announced in the October 5th Alert, a rule change to amend Interpretation and Policy .03 to Exchange Rule 510, Minimum Price Variations and Minimum Trading Increments, will be implemented on October 31, 2022, which will reduce the minimum trading increment for all series of SPIKES Options.

The EBA Sets Examination Programme Priorities For Prudential Supervisors For 2023

Date 27/10/2022

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published the European Supervisory Examination Programme (ESEP) for 2023, which identifies key topics for supervisory attention across the European Union (EU). The ESEP is part of an annual cycle and contributes to enhancing supervisory convergence in the EU by providing common directions and focus areas for supervisors, which helps them shape their prudential supervisory priorities and respective practices.

Growth And Competitiveness − Speech By Sam Woods, Bank Of England Deputy Governor For Prudential Regulation And Chief Executive Officer Of The Prudential Regulation Authority, Given At Mansion House

Date 27/10/2022

Sam Woods sets out how independent regulators can support the UK as a global financial centre.