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Finansinspektionen: Maiden Life Receives Warning And Administrative Fine

Date 23/06/2021

Finansinspektionen (FI) is issuing Maiden Life Försäkrings AB a warning. The company must also pay an administrative fine of SEK 5.5 million.

Digital Transformation, Key to Growth of Nigerian's Capital Market – NGX CEO

Date 23/06/2021

The increase in data collection and analysis recorded in the global markets presents an opportunity for Nigeria's capital market to achieve key sustainable development targets across other sectors of the economy via digital transformation.

Kaiko Closes $24 Million Series A To Scale Crypto Financial Data Services For Institutions

Date 23/06/2021

Kaiko, the leading cryptocurrency market data provider, announced today a $24 million Series A funding round led by global financial services investors Anthemis and Underscore VC. Point Nine, Alven and Hashkey Capital also joined the round, bringing to the table an international investor base with a strong background in fintech, financial services, software and crypto. 

EBA Publishes Its Report On Management And Supervision Of ESG Risks For Credit Institutions And Investment Firms

Date 23/06/2021

• This report provides institutions with common definitions of ESG risks and their transmission channels and identifies evaluation methods that are needed for effective risk management.
• The EBA recommends integrating ESG risks into business strategies, governance and risk management as well as supervision in a timely manner.
• This report provides steer on supervisory expectations and sets the foundations for future EBA Guidelines on the topic.

CME Group: Micro E-mini Equity Options Surpass 1.5 Million Contracts Traded

Date 23/06/2021

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that its Micro E-mini Equity options surpassed 1.5 million contracts traded on Friday, June 18.

CFTC Charges Texas Man And His Company With Forex Fraud

Date 23/06/2021

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced today that it has filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas against Troy Mason of Houston, Texas and his Texas-based company, ZTegrity, Inc., charging them with fraudulent solicitation and failing to register with the CFTC as required by the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

BIS: Annual Economic Report 2021

Date 23/06/2021

A chapter on CBDCs was pre-released on 23 June; the remaining chapters of the Annual Economic Report 2021 and the Annual Report 2020/21 will be released on 29 June.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters On Securities Market - Update

Date 23/06/2021

CCP NCC changes PcH_max parameter value that defines price up limit on Securities market starting from June 24, 2021:

BIS: Central Bank Digital Currencies Herald A New Chapter For The Monetary System

Date 23/06/2021

• Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) open a new chapter for money grounded on trust in the central bank. As a technologically advanced representation of money, a CBDC can further the public interest.

• CBDCs function best as part of a two-tier system, with the bulk of the customer-facing activities taken on by banks and other payment service providers.
• The most promising design for general use is a CBDC built on a digital identity scheme, safeguarding data privacy while offering protection against illicit activity and potentially streamlining cross-border payments. 

UK Financial Conduct Authority Appoints David Anthony Scott As Interim General Counsel And Raj Parker As A Senior Legal Adviser

Date 23/06/2021

The FCA has appointed David Anthony Scott as its Interim General Counsel.