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Statement On Treasury Clearing, SEC Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga, Sept. 14, 2022

Date 14/09/2022

Today, the Commission is proposing amendments designed to improve transparency and lower systemic risk in the $23.3 trillion market for U.S. Treasury securities. By increasing the number of transactions subject to central clearing, these amendments should help strengthen the U.S. Treasury market and make it more resilient to unexpected shocks.

Statement On Proposed Rules Regarding Treasury Clearing, SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Sept. 14, 2022

Date 14/09/2022

Today, the Commission will consider whether to propose standards for covered clearing agencies (also known as clearinghouses) regarding the clearance of certain trades involving U.S. Treasury securities. I am pleased to support these rules because, if adopted, they would help to make a vital part of our capital markets more efficient, competitive, and resilient.

Moscow Exchange: Penalty Rates Change

Date 14/09/2022

CCP NCC sets new penalty rate for EUR from September 14, 2022:

BIS: Cyber Risk In Central Banking

Date 14/09/2022

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Cyber attacks are becoming ever more frequent and sophisticated, and firms and policymakers list cyber risk as a major concern. Financial institutions and financial market infrastructures are especially at risk, and the financial industry ranks consistently as one of the most-attacked industries. While there have been several studies and surveys on cyber threats for the private sector – and firms in the financial sector in particular – little is known about central banks' assessment of cyber risk.

FSB Seeks Feedback On First Experiences With The Framework For Information From FMI Intermediaries

Date 14/09/2022

The FSB is conducting a survey to gather feedback on its Framework for information from FMI Intermediaries to support resolution planning (the Framework). The Framework aims to help FMI intermediaries better understand which information clients and their resolution authorities may need from them in the run-up to, and during, a firm’s resolution. It does so by providing an overview of the baseline information that is potentially relevant for clients and resolution authorities, which they and FMI intermediaries can then discuss, as needed, in their bilateral engagement.

US Treasury Sanctions IRGC-Affiliated Cyber Actors For Roles In Ransomware Activity - Action Part Of U.S. Government Response To The Continuous Malicious Cyber Activities Conducted By Iranian Actors

Date 14/09/2022

Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned ten individuals and two entities for their roles in conducting malicious cyber acts, including ransomware activity. Today’s designations are part of a joint action with the Department of Justice, Department of State, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Cyber Command, National Security Agency, and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The individuals and entities designated today are all affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).  This action continues the series of OFAC designations that aim to protect U.S. persons from ransomware activity, facilitators of ransomware activity, and other cybercrime.

Statement By Group Of Creditors Of Ukraine

Date 14/09/2022

The representatives of the Group of creditors of Ukraine (“The Group”) and the government of Ukraine met virtually on September 14, 2022 to conclude a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to implement the debt service suspension announced on July 20, 2022.

Finansinspektionen Leaves The Countercyclical Buffer Rate Unchanged

Date 14/09/2022

FI leaves the countercyclical buffer rate unchanged. The buffer rate of 2 per cent, which will be applied as of 22 June 2023, shall thus continue to apply. The countercyclical buffer guide is calculated at 0 per cent.

EEX Customer Information - Modification Of Trading Schedule - State Funeral Of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Date 14/09/2022

EEX would like to inform you about the trading schedule around the Queen‘s Funeral Day. 

Statement By US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen On Debt Service Relief By Group Of Creditors Of Ukraine

Date 14/09/2022

Today, the Group of Creditors of Ukraine, including the United States, concluded a Memorandum of Understanding to implement Ukraine’s request for a coordinated suspension of debt service through the end of 2023.  The suspension of debt service by official creditors will ease liquidity pressures on Ukraine and allow its government to increase social, health, and economic spending in the face of Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked war of aggression.