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SEC Charges Kim Kardashian For Unlawfully Touting Crypto Security

Date 03/10/2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Kim Kardashian for touting on social media a crypto asset security offered and sold by EthereumMax without disclosing the payment she received for the promotion. Kardashian agreed to settle the charges, pay $1.26 million in penalties, disgorgement, and interest, and cooperate with the Commission’s ongoing investigation.

Radout: U.S. Department Of The Treasury Hosts Discussion wWith Banks On Enhancing The Impact Of Net-Zero Finance Commitments

Date 03/10/2022

Last Friday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury hosted a discussion with banks engaged in work on net-zero commitments.  Under Secretary for Domestic Finance Nellie Liang, Climate Counselor to the Secretary John Morton, and officials from across the Treasury Department engaged banks to better understand how they are setting, implementing, and accounting for net-zero targets.  The discussion focused on best practices, transparency, opportunities, and challenges for banks in their efforts to finance net zero-aligned activities. The discussion was part of an ongoing effort by Treasury to engage external stakeholders who play an essential role in the net zero transition. Treasury is interested in finding ways to encourage transparent and accountable progress toward meeting our climate goals. Attendees present included representatives from Bank of America, Citi, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo.

SIX Swiss Exchange: Trading Key Figures September 2022

Date 03/10/2022

In September 2022, trading turnover on SIX Swiss Exchange reached CHF 94.5 billion, 20.6% more than in the previous month, while the number of transactions increased by 20.7% to a total of 4,860,528. The SMI® declined by 5.4% and reached 10,267.6 points at the end of the month.

BIS - Big Tech Regulation: In Search Of A New Framework

Date 03/10/2022

Technological innovation in the market for financial services has given rise to new products, new delivery channels and, most importantly, new providers, such as big techs. These developments are the source of a number of opportunities but may also present certain risks that need to be addressed by appropriate policy action.

Bank Of England: Gilt Market Operations – Market Notice 3 October 2022

Date 03/10/2022

This Market Notice supplements the Bank’s Market Notice and Press Release of 28 September setting out the details of its temporary purchases of long-dated UK government bonds.

SEC To Spotlight Financial Planning And Resilience During World Investor Week 2022

Date 03/10/2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it will highlight the importance of long-term planning and investor resilience during World Investor Week (WIW) 2022, which takes place October 3-9. Planning for life’s unexpected challenges, being mindful of economic conditions, and creating an investment portfolio for the long term help investors set strong foundations to build their financial futures.

BIS: The Scarring Effects Of Deep Contractions

Date 03/10/2022

Summary

Focus 

In the last two decades, the global economy has experienced several major contractions that were characterised by scarring effects. The Great Financial Crisis is the prime example. More recently, the deep recessions following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine have also raised the fears of long-term scarring. At the same time, we still know little about how scarring is caused, and the circumstances under which it becomes more probable, even though these are critical questions for both policymakers and researchers.

TMX Group Thanksgiving Holiday Market Closures

Date 03/10/2022

Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange and Montréal Exchange will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2022 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Statistics From Nasdaq Nordic Exchange September 2022

Date 03/10/2022

Monthly statistics including stock and derivative statistics;

• Volumes and Market cap
• Most traded companies
• Most active members
• Listings and member

London Stock Exchange Group plc - Total Voting Rights

Date 03/10/2022

The following notification is made in accordance with Rule 5.6 of the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.