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Statement On Jury’s Verdict In Trial Of Bernard Findley And Halitron Inc, Gurbir S. Grewal, SEC Director, Division Of Enforcement, Jan. 18, 2023

Date 18/01/2023

After a seven-day trial, a jury in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut found Bernard Findley and Halitron Inc, liable for securities fraud in connection with their false and misleading statements in press releases as part of a scheme to defraud investors.

CFTC Commissioner Pham To Speak At The Institute For Law And Finance Conference On The Future Of The Financial Sector

Date 18/01/2023

Federal Reserve Chair Powell Tested Positive For COVID-19, Is Vaccinated, Has Mild Symptoms, And Is Working Remotely

Date 18/01/2023

Today, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. Chair Powell is up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, he is working remotely while isolating at home.

NGX Partners IFC On Gender-Based Violence, Harassment Research In Nigerian Workplaces

Date 18/01/2023

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to conduct research on gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in Nigerian workplaces.

ACER Amended Its Decision On The Long-Term Capacity Calculation Methodology Of The Core Region

Date 18/01/2023

Following the Board of Appeal’s Decision of 7 July 2022, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has amended its previous Decision No 14/2021 of 3 November 2021 on the long-term capacity calculation methodology of the Core capacity calculation region.

Exploring Multilateral Platforms For Cross-Border Payment: Joint Report By The BIS Committee On Payments And Market Infrastructures (CPMI), The BIS Innovation Hub, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) And The World Bank

Date 18/01/2023

Multilateral platforms – cross-border payment systems that are multi-jurisdictional by design – could enhance cross-border payments by reducing the need for intermediaries and allowing payment service providers in different jurisdictions to transact directly with each other. This joint report released by the CPMI, the BIS Innovation Hub, the IMF and the World Bank, identifies challenges to address and approaches to establishing a multilateral platform.

FSB: Implementation Of G20 Non-Bank Financial Intermediation Reforms: Progress Report

Date 18/01/2023

In 2013, the FSB, working with standard-setting bodies, developed a framework and policy toolkit – endorsed by the G20 – for strengthening the oversight and regulation of non-bank entities.

ESG And Disability Data White Paper Launched By The Valuable 500 At World Economic Forum

Date 18/01/2023

• 22% of Valuable 500 companies publicly disclosed workforce representation of disability (self-ID) percentages in FY 2020-21 Annual Reports and Accounts (ARAs), ESG and Sustainability Reports.
• Low levels of disability disclosure and lack of standardised reporting criteria make comparisons between organisations incredibly challenging. Valuable 500 has identified three key levers of change to address these barriers: ARAs & sustainability reports, investor dialogue, and materiality assessments.

Regulatory Scrutiny Drives Growth In Third-Party Certification Of Green, Social And Sustainability Bonds In 2022, According To Report From ICE - China Emerges As The Largest Issuing Country Globally - Certification In The Country Jumped To 82% EMEA Remains The Largest Issuing Region

Date 18/01/2023

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today released the company’s annual full-year Impact Bond Report, which shows impact bond issuance fell 13% in 2022 to US$771 billion after reaching an all-time high in 2021. When compared to a 61% decline in overall bond issuance in 2022, the smaller decrease in issuance of sustainability bonds over the same period signals a relatively buoyant continuation in impact bond issuance, especially in green bonds with only a 1% year on year decline.

Tehran Stock Exchange: Ardestan Cement Co. Went Public

Date 18/01/2023

A new company was listed on Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE): Ardestan Cement Co. made stock market debut on Wednesday, 18 January 2023.