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Ontario Securities Commission Invites Applications To TestLab, New Dedicated Capital Markets Testing Environment

Date 22/11/2021

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is inviting businesses to apply to test innovative solutions that can help Ontario registrants and contribute to better investor outcomes as part of OSC TestLab, a new initiative by the OSC’s Office of Economic Growth and Innovation (Innovation Office). A first for Canada, OSC TestLab invites businesses to experiment with innovative solutions in Ontario’s capital markets as part of focused, group testing.

ISDA - The Swap: Episode 16: Monitoring Financial Stability

Date 22/11/2021

It’s the job of financial stability authorities to ensure the financial system is resilient and to identify any potential vulnerabilities. The Bank of England’s deputy governor for financial stability, Sir Jon Cunliffe, discusses the current areas of focus, including the March 2020 dash for cash, procyclicality, vulnerabilities in money market funds and the rapid growth of crypto assets.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security WFC-RM

Date 22/11/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 22.11.2021, 23-07 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 4002) and initial margins (up to 21.25 %) for the security WFC-RM were changed. New values are available here

Statement By Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard On Her Nomination By President Biden

Date 22/11/2021

Mr. President, I am deeply honored that you are entrusting me with this responsibility at a critical time. I am committed to putting working Americans at the center of my efforts at the Federal Reserve. This means getting inflation down at a time when people are focused on their jobs and how far their paychecks will go. It means supporting a growing economy that includes everyone. It means ensuring that financial markets are thriving and resilient, and the economy is sustainable for future generations. It means serving all Americans in every community across the country, and ensuring the Federal Reserve reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Nigerian SEC Leverages NGX Digital Closing Gong Ceremony To Commemorate World Investor Week

Date 22/11/2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rang the bell for financial literacy on the Nigerian Exchange Group’s digital closing gong platform on 22 November 2021 in commemoration of World Investor Week (WIW) 2021.

Statement By Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell On His Nomination By President Biden

Date 22/11/2021

Thank you, Mr. President.

Mr. President, thank you for this extraordinary opportunity to continue to serve the American people. If confirmed by the Senate, I pledge to do everything within my power to meet the responsibilities that Congress has entrusted to the Federal Reserve.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security F-RM

Date 22/11/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 22.11.2021, 21-16 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 1614) and initial margins (up to 21.25 %) for the security F-RM were changed. New values are available here

ESMA Publishes Draft Commodity Derivative Technical Standards Under MiFID II Recovery Package

Date 22/11/2021

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has today published its Final Report on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) for commodity derivatives under the MiFID II Recovery Package. The draft RTS include proposals on the application procedure for position limit exemptions, a methodology to determine position limits and position management tools for trading venues, which will contribute to stable and orderly commodity derivative markets at a time of heightened scrutiny.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security CSCO-RM And On Securities Market

Date 22/11/2021

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Risk parameters change for the security CSCO-RM
Risk parameters on Securities market

SEC Issues Whistleblower Awards Totaling Approximately $10.4 Million

Date 22/11/2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced awards totaling approximately $10.4 million to several whistleblowers who provided information and assistance in three separate covered actions.