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Infrastructure REITs On Shenzhen Stock Exchange Have Been Running Smoothly For The First Year

Date 24/06/2022

On June 21, 2021, SZSE's first four publicly offered infrastructure-focused real estate investment trusts (“infrastructure REITs”) were successfully launched. Over the past year, the products were running smoothly and the supporting system was continuously improved. As a result, many investors have been attracted to the market, and various market functions have been gradually brought into play. The initial goal of “starting steadily and starting well” has been achieved.

SEC Adopts Rules To Require Electronic Filing For Investment Advisers And Institutional Investment Managers - Rules And Form Amendments Will Enhance Efficiency And Make Data More Usable For The Public.

Date 23/06/2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted amendments to require certain documents filed by investment advisers, institutional investment managers, and certain other entities to be filed or submitted electronically. The amendments also make technical amendments to modernize Form 13F and enhance the information provided. The amendments are intended to promote efficiency, transparency, and operational resiliency by modernizing how information is filed or submitted to the Commission and disclosed to the public. Electronic filings will be more readily accessible to the public and available on websites in easily searchable formats.

Statement On Final Rule Amendments To Electronic Filing Requirements, SEC Chair Gary Gensler, June 23, 2022

Date 23/06/2022

Today, the Commission voted unanimously to finalize rule amendments to require the electronic filing of certain documents that previously were submitted on paper by investment advisers, institutional investment managers, and others. The rule also updates the substance of quarterly reports on Form 13F. I was pleased to support these amendments because they will modernize and increase the efficiency of the filing process for filers, investors, and the SEC.

Federal Reserve Board Releases Results Of Annual Bank Stress Test, Which Show That Banks Continue To Have Strong Capital Levels, Allowing Them To Continue Lending To Households And Businesses During A Severe Recession

Date 23/06/2022

The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday released the results of its annual bank stress test, which showed that banks continue to have strong capital levels, allowing them to continue lending to households and businesses during a severe recession.

US Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Reports On Key Risks Facing Federal Banking System

Date 23/06/2022

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today reported the key issues facing the federal banking system in its Semiannual Risk Perspective for Spring 2022. 

ISDA Responds To UK Government On Green Finance Strategy

Date 23/06/2022

On June 22, 2022, ISDA responded to the UK government’s call for evidence on its green finance strategy. In its response, ISDA focused on three main areas: clarifying the role of derivatives in sustainable investing; highlighting the importance of legal certainty in the treatment of carbon credits under English law; and recommending that taxonomy-aligned key performance indicators applied to credit institutions such as the green asset ratio, as foreseen under the EU’s taxonomy framework, should not be considered in the context of the UK’s green finance strategy as they would negatively impact derivatives dealers.

FINRA Orders National Securities Corp. To Pay $9 Million For Attempting To Artificially Influence The Aftermarket In 10 Offerings, And Other Violations - NSC Ordered To Pay Over $625,000 In Restitution To Customers Who Bought GPB Capital Private Placements After NSC Failed To Inform Them Of Material Information

Date 23/06/2022

FINRA announced today that it has sanctioned National Securities Corporation (NSC) approximately $9 million, including disgorgement of $4.77 million in net profits the firm received for underwriting 10 public offerings in which NSC attempted to artificially influence the market for the offered securities.

CFTC Chairman Behnam To Participate In A Fireside Chat At The National Council Of Farmer Cooperatives 2022 Washington Conference

Date 23/06/2022

Federal Reserve: Senior Credit Officer Opinion Survey On Dealer Financing Terms

Date 23/06/2022

The Senior Credit Officer Opinion Survey on Dealer Financing Terms (SCOOS) is a quarterly survey providing information about the availability and terms of credit in securities financing and over-the counter (OTC) derivatives markets. The SCOOS is modeled after the long-established Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices, which provides qualitative information about changes in supply and demand for loans to households and businesses at commercial banks. The SCOOS collects qualitative information on credit terms and conditions in securities financing and OTC derivatives markets, which are important conduits for leverage in the financial system. The survey panel for the SCOOS began by including 20 dealers and over time has been expanded. These firms account for almost all of the dealer activity in dollar-denominated securities financing and OTC derivatives markets. The survey is directed to senior credit officers responsible for maintaining a consolidated perspective on the management of credit risks. The HTML links below include the full report; the PDF links include the summary only.

Tradeweb Launches Spotlight Dealer Diversity Program To Promote Diverse Dealers - New Program Increases Access To Diverse Dealers Throughout The Fixed Income Trading Workflow From RFQ To Execution And Settlement

Date 23/06/2022

Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced the launch of its Spotlight Dealer Diversity Program (‘Spotlight Program’), designed to promote diverse dealers on the Tradeweb platform. Tradeweb made the announcement today at the 2022 Fixed Income Leaders Summit in Nashville, TN.