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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Appoints Bernard Lauwers As Director Of The Finance Department

Date 29/03/2021

Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), today announced her intention to appoint Bernard Lauwers as Director of the Finance Department. Mr. Lauwers will succeed Andrew Tweedie, whose departure was announced in February. Mr. Lauwers is expected to begin his work in this capacity on April 21, 2021.

Union Bank Of Nigeria Honours Outgoing CEO - Emuka Emuwa; Introduces Incoming CEO - Emeka Okonkwo

Date 29/03/2021

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc took to Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) Plc’s platform to honour its outgoing Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Emeka Emuwa and introduce the incoming CEO, Mr. Emeka Okonkwo to the capital market at a digital Closing Gong Ceremony on Monday, 29 March 2021.

ISDA Statement On JBATA Announcement On Yen TIBOR And Euroyen TIBOR

Date 29/03/2021

ISDA has published the following statement in response to today’s announcement by JBA TIBOR Administration (JBATA), the administrator of yen TIBOR and euroyen TIBOR.

CME Group Announces Micro E-mini Equity Options Reach More Than 1 Million Contracts Traded

Date 29/03/2021

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that more than 1 million options on its Micro E-mini S&P 500 and Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures contracts have traded since launch on August 31, 2020. In addition, options on Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures achieved a single-day trading record of 1,948 contracts on March 25, surpassing the prior record of 1,934 contracts reached on March 10.

Broadway Technology Expands Executive Team, Appoints Michael Chin CEO - Co-Founder Tyler Moeller To Assume Role Of Chief Innovation Officer As Company Continues To Drive Ongoing Growth, Technology Innovation And Customer Excellence

Date 29/03/2021

Broadway Technology, a leading provider of high-performance front-office solutions, today announced it has named Michael Chin as CEO and will appoint him to the board of directors. Chin’s appointment marks the latest phase in Broadway’s long-term strategic growth plan to capitalize on growing market opportunity and continuously deliver high value services to clients. As part of the executive team expansion, Broadway co-founder and board of directors’ member Tyler Moeller will become Chief Innovation Officer, continuing his leadership of Broadway’s innovation strategy and track record delivering long-term pioneering technology to the industry.

Ontario Securities Commission Working To Ensure Crypto Asset Trading Platforms Comply With Securities Law

Date 29/03/2021

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is notifying crypto asset trading platforms that currently offer trading in derivatives or securities to persons or companies located in Ontario, that they must bring their operations into compliance with Ontario securities law or face potential regulatory action. 

IIROC Announces New Members Of Crypto-Asset Working Group - Pan-Canadian Self-Regulator Continues To Deepen Its Understanding Of Crypto-Assets

Date 29/03/2021

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) announced today the new members of its Crypto-Asset Working Group.

Canadian Securities Regulators Outline Regulatory Framework For Compliance For Crypto Asset Trading Platforms

Date 29/03/2021

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) today published a notice outlining securities law requirements that apply to crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs) and how they may be tailored by regulators for the CTPs business model.

Cboe Receives Regulatory Approval To Launch Periodic Auctions For U.S. Equities Trading

Date 29/03/2021

• New auction mechanism designed to enhance intraday liquidity and price discovery in the public markets
• Builds on success of Cboe Europe Periodic Auctions, the largest periodic auction platform in Europe
• Further expands Cboe’s block trading capabilities
• Planned for launch in the third quarter of 2021

US Federal Agencies Seek Wide Range Of Views On Financial Institutions' Use Of Artificial Intelligence

Date 29/03/2021

Five federal financial regulatory agencies are gathering insight on financial institutions' use of artificial intelligence (AI). The agencies seek information from the public on how financial institutions use AI in their activities, including fraud prevention, personalization of customer services, credit underwriting, and other operations.