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DTCC Comments On Senate Confirmation Of New CFTC Commissioners

Date 29/03/2022

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) issued the following statement in response to the Senate confirmation of four new CFTC Commissioners:

"We are pleased to congratulate Kristin N. Johnson, Summer Kristine Mersinger, Caroline D. Pham and Christy Goldsmith Romero on their confirmations as Commissioners of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Each brings a wealth of experience across the financial services industry and we look forward to working with them to advance policies that ensure the safety and stability of the derivatives markets as well as initiatives that bolster resilience and innovation to propel the industry forward."

SIFMA Statement On House Passage Of The Securing A Strong Retirement Act

Date 29/03/2022

SIFMA today issued the following statement from President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. on the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022, which passed the House today:

“The American retirement system has helped millions of Americans prepare for a secure future, and the private sector has played an important role in providing and administering retirement plans. SIFMA believes the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 takes important steps toward enhancing the private retirement system and increasing retirement savings, including provisions that will incentivize small businesses to offer retirement plans, enable older Americans to save more and hold on to their savings longer, and help young people to save while paying off student loan debt. We commend Chairman Richard Neal, Chairman Bobby Scott, Ranking Member Kevin Brady, and Ranking Member Virginia Foxx for their long-standing commitment to improving retirement security for all Americans and for their work on this important legislation.”

CFTC: Court Finds El Paso Man and His Firm Liable For Defrauding Forex And Cryptocurrency Clients Of More Than $7.2 Million

Date 29/03/2022

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced that a consent order was entered in the Western District of Texas in an enforcement action against defendants Abner Alejandro Tinoco, and his company, Kikit & Mess Investments, LLC, a self-styled investment firm, finding that they misappropriated in excess of $7.2 million from investors who intended to trade forex or cryptocurrency in managed accounts. The order imposes injunctive relief, including bans relating to trading and registration.

US Office Of The Comptroller of the Currency Hosts Mutual Savings Association Advisory Committee Meeting April 19

Date 29/03/2022

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced it will host a public meeting of the Mutual Savings Association Advisory Committee (MSAAC) on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. The meeting, which will be in person and held virtually, is open to the public and will begin at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Statement Of CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam On The U.S. Senate Confirmations Of Christy Goldsmith Romero, Kristin N. Johnson, Summer Kristine Mersinger, And Caroline D. Pham

Date 29/03/2022

Readout: US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting With Irish Finance Minister And Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe

Date 29/03/2022

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen spoke today with Irish Finance Minister and Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe. Secretary Yellen highlighted the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and our commitment, along with our partners, to hold Russia accountable for its illegal, unprovoked war against Ukraine. The Secretary welcomed the EU’s strong partnership on sanctions implementation.  The Secretary and President Donohoe discussed the overall economic situation in the United States and the Euro Area.

Deutsche Börse Successfully Places EUR 600 Million Corporate Bond At An Attractive Coupon Of 1.5 Per Cent

Date 29/03/2022

Deutsche Börse AG has today successfully placed a corporate bond in an amount of EUR 600 million. The bond has a term of 10 years and a coupon of 1.5 per cent annually.

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The CBDC Technology Forum - March 2022

Date 29/03/2022

ESMA Makes Recommendations For DRSP Management Bodies

Date 29/03/2022

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has today published Draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) setting out criteria for the sound and prudent management of Data Reporting Services Providers (DRSPs) as well as for their operational effectiveness under MiFIR.

FIA Congratulates Four New CFTC Commissioners On Confirmation

Date 29/03/2022

FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken today made the following statement on the US Senate confirmation of Christy Goldsmith Romero, Kristin Johnson, Summer Kristine Mersinger, and Caroline Pham to each be commissioners at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission:

"On behalf of the FIA Board of Directors, members and staff, I congratulate these four accomplished individuals on their U.S. Senate confirmation. They each bring important expertise and diverse viewpoints to this agency at a critical time. The derivatives industry faces a variety of challenges and opportunities right now, and I am encouraged by the fact that these new commissioners have all shown a willingness to listen and approach complex issues with a fair and open mind. We look forward to collaborating with the CFTC under the leadership of Chairman Behnam now that it is back up to full strength."