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ISDA Response To The ROC’s Consultation On CDE Version 3

Date 24/01/2023

On October 31, 2022, ISDA filed its response to the Regulatory Oversight Committee (ROC) consultation on the harmonization of critical over-the-counter derivatives data elements (CDE) revised CDE Technical Guidance – version 3. The response is attached below.

FINRA Announces Departure Of Enforcement Head Jessica Hopper

Date 24/01/2023

FINRA announced today that Jessica Hopper plans to leave FINRA on February 3, after an 18-year tenure culminating in her leadership of the Department of Enforcement. During her time as Head of Enforcement, FINRA brought numerous significant disciplinary actions to protect investors and markets, including its largest-ever enforcement action; prioritized returning money to harmed investors; and completed an initiative to combine previously separate units into an integrated “One Enforcement” department.

ISDA The Swap - Episode 28: Meeting The Press

Date 24/01/2023

The collapse of FTX and the knock-on effects on the crypto market continue to make headlines, but what other stories are likely to feature prominently in 2023? Bloomberg’s Tracy Alloway and the FT’s Philip Stafford give their views.

Aegis Custody And Lido Partner To Offer Qualified Custodial Services For Liquid Staking

Date 24/01/2023

Aegis Custody, a Web3 digital asset custodian offering regulatory compliant solutions and custody services for on-chain transactions including DeFi, staking, liquid staking and smart contracts, and Lido, a liquid staking solution for ETH backed by industry-leading staking providers, have announced an integration to offer end-to-end custody, liquid staking and execution services. Aegis is among the first regulated custodians to offer this kind of service to Lido’s users.

US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen Sends Letter To Congressional Leadership On The Debt Limit

Date 24/01/2023

Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen sent a letter to all members of Congressional leadership regarding the debt limit.

Nasdaq Announces Semi-Annual Changes To The OMX Helsinki 25 Index

Date 24/01/2023

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced today the results of the semi-annual review of the OMX Helsinki 25 Index, (Nasdaq Helsinki: OMXH25), which will become effective at market open on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

SEC Issues $28 Million Award To Joint Whistleblowers

Date 24/01/2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of more than $28 million to joint whistleblowers who provided critical information and assistance in an SEC enforcement action.

Finansinspektionen: Large Increase In Suspected Cases Of Investment Fraud In 2022

Date 24/01/2023

Despite the contracting economy and the uncertainty in both the Swedish economy and the world in general, investment fraud was on the rise last year. In 2022, FI issued 3,471 warnings – 25 per cent more than in 2021. One new observation during the year is that fraudsters more frequently demand payment in bitcoin to avoid detection.

Entrex Carbon Market Commits Significant Capital To THETA Trading Establishing Leading Institutional Trading Platform For Carbon Securities

Date 24/01/2023

Africa Plus Partners Lists Carbon Mitigation Fund On NGX

Date 24/01/2023

In another significant move towards championing sustainable investing in Africa, Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) is pleased to announce the listing of Africa Infra Plus Fund (AIPF I), a ₦20.5bn closed-end infrastructure fund, on the Exchange, on Tuesday, 24 January 2023 commemorated with a Closing Gong Ceremony.