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TheCityUK Statement On The Death Of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Date 08/09/2022

On notification of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, TheCityUK Chair, Dame Anne Richards, said,

“On behalf of TheCityUK and our members across the UK-based financial and related professional services industry, I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and extend our condolences to the Royal Family."

London Stock Exchange Group Statement On Passing Of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Date 08/09/2022

"We are deeply saddened at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our sympathies and condolences are with The Royal Family.” – London Stock Exchange Group

Bank Of England Statement

Date 08/09/2022

The Bank of England’s staff wish to express their heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family, following news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

US Department Of Justice: EmpiresX Head Trader Pleads Guilty To Global Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Scheme That Amassed Approximately $100 Million From Investors

Date 08/09/2022

A Florida man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit securities fraud in connection with a global cryptocurrency-based Ponzi scheme that took in approximately $100 million from investors.

ISDA - The Swap - Episode 25: Outlook For Global Energy Prices

Date 08/09/2022

Energy prices have reached stratospheric levels, triggering predictions of a challenging winter in the northern hemisphere. What’s the outlook for global energy markets, and how will the current landscape impact the switch to renewables? Scott O’Malia talks to Kevin Book at ClearView Energy Partners.

FINRA Orders Joseph Stone Capital And Several Representatives To Pay $1 Million In Restitution For Excessive Trading In Customer Accounts - Three Supervisors Suspended For Failing To Respond To Red Flags - Eight Representatives Suspended For Excessive Trading

Date 08/09/2022

FINRA announced today that it has ordered Joseph Stone Capital LLC to pay restitution of approximately $825,000 to customers whose accounts were excessively traded by the firm’s representatives. In related settlements, FINRA suspended eight current or former Joseph Stone representatives and required them to pay, collectively, an additional $211,000 in restitution to the firm’s impacted customers. In addition, FINRA suspended three supervisors at the firm for failing to reasonably identify or respond to red flags of excessive trading, and barred two representatives for refusing to respond to FINRA’s requests for information in connection with the investigation.

Ontario Securities Commission Announces New Members Of The Investor Advisory Panel

Date 08/09/2022

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced three new members of its independent Investor Advisory Panel (IAP) following a public application process.

Canadian Securities Regulators Adopt Streamlined Capital-Raising Option For Canadian-Listed Issuers

Date 08/09/2022

The  Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is adopting a new prospectus exemption for issuers listed on a Canadian stock exchange, aimed at providing a more efficient way for them to raise capital.

Cboe And NEO Dual Launch New Suite Of Women-Led Sustainable ETFs In The U.S. And Canada

Date 08/09/2022

• Emerge launches sustainable investment strategies with U.S. and Canada-domiciled ETFs, led by an all-women portfolio management team
• Efficient, streamlined listing process across U.S. and Canada expected to create greater investor interest and liquidity
• Listings follow Cboe's recent acquisition of NEO and leverage the company's combined strengths and equities platforms

AFME Statement On The Death Of Queen Elizabeth II

Date 08/09/2022

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Royal Family for their loss on behalf of the Association for Financial Markets in Europe and its members. We are thankful for the Queen’s many years of loyal service to the United Kingdom.