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Office Of Financial Research Finds COVID Headwinds Eased, But Other Financial System Vulnerabilities Are Taking Shape

Date 17/11/2021

The Office of Financial Research (OFR) published its 2021 Annual Report to Congress today, which concluded that while the economy rebounded, and volatility caused by the pandemic subsided, monetary policy, inflation, and cyber-attacks could heighten systemic risk.

Readout: US Deputy Secretary Of The Treasury Wally Adeyemo’s Visit To The United Arab Emirates

Date 17/11/2021

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo traveled to the United Arab Emirates from November 15 - 17 to discuss illicit finance, cybersecurity, the global economic recovery, and Iran. The U.S.-UAE bilateral relationship is critical given the important role the UAE plays in the region and globally, as well as the shared security concerns between the two countries on countering the financing of terrorism and money laundering.

European Private Equity Registers New First-Half Investment Record As Firms Plan To Increase Focus On Environmental And Social Impact

Date 17/11/2021

• Private equity invests €57bn in H1 2021, a new half-year record
• Over 95% of private equity firms intend to focus more on ESG in the near future

Joint Op-Ed QFC & WAIFC On "Increased Collaboration Among International Financial Center Continue To Strengthen Economic Recovery"

Date 17/11/2021

Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida, CEO, Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), and Dr. Jochen Biedermann, Managing Director, World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC), share insights on the contribution of the international financial centers in supporting and reigniting economic recovery and how collaboration among the different financial centers play a role in making this possible.

ACER Reports On Implementation Of The Inter-Transmission System Operator Compensation Mechanism In 2020

Date 17/11/2021

The EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) publishes today its report on  implementation of the Inter-Transmission System Operator Compensation mechanism (ITC) covering the year 2020.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Securities

Date 17/11/2021

The following risk parameters will be changed:

Bitfinex Launches Web Browser Version Of Honey Framework

Date 17/11/2021

Bitfinex, a state-of-the-art digital token trading platform, has launched a web browser version of the Honey Framework, a terminal that enables traders to custom algorithmic orders and trading strategies.

Opening Address Of Loh Boon Chye, CEO, SGX At Singapore Capital Markets Symposium 2021

Date 17/11/2021

Good afternoon to our Guest-of-Honour, Mr. Ravi Menon, Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore and to all our guests – a warm welcome and thank you for joining us today. It is a busy week with many events, so we are grateful for your presence.

Publication Of The Summary From "The Japan Financial Services Agency Strategic Priorities July 2021-June 2022"

Date 17/11/2021

The FSA published the summary from "The JFSA Strategic Priorities July 2021-June 2022", which indicates what strategy the FSA will take to tackle it's priorities during the period from July 2021 to June 2022, and how.

Encompass Corporation Appoints Dr. Henry Balani To Head Global Affairs Following Major US Expansion

Date 17/11/2021

Encompass Corporation, the leading provider of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) software, has appointed Dr. Henry Balani, a seasoned financial services executive and academic, to the role of Global Head of Industry & Regulatory Affairs, where he is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with regulators, initiating research into key market issues, informing product strategy and representing the company on a global scale.