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

Date 21/10/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 21.10.2021, 22-43 (MSK) the lower bound of the price band (up to 16114) and initial margins (up to 22.5 %) for the security PYPL-RM were changed. New values are available here

Common Domain Model Integrated Into ISDA Create

Date 21/10/2021

ISDA and Linklaters have announced the integration of the Common Domain Model (CDM) with ISDA Create, the digital platform for the electronic negotiation of derivatives documents. This development will bring greater connectivity between legal documentation and operational processing and will support further automation of derivatives markets.

ISDA derivatiViews: Hearing Insights From Our Future Leaders

Date 21/10/2021

One of the hallmarks of ISDA has always been the wide variety of perspectives across our membership. With 960 institutions across 78 countries, ISDA represents the full breadth of the derivatives market, spanning all geographies and sectors. Across our working groups and committees, we recognize and value the different views, insights and experience that our members bring to the table.

Federal Reserve Board Announces A Broad Set Of New Rules That Will Prohibit The Purchase Of Individual Securities, Restrict Active Trading, And Increase The Timeliness Of Reporting And Public Disclosure By Federal Reserve Policymakers And Senior Staff

Date 21/10/2021

Following a comprehensive review, the Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced a broad set of new rules that will prohibit the purchase of individual securities, restrict active trading, and increase the timeliness of reporting and public disclosure by Federal Reserve policymakers and senior staff. As a result of the new policies, senior Federal Reserve officials will be limited to purchasing diversified investment vehicles, like mutual funds.

Federal Reserve Board Announces It Will Begin Its Survey Of Finance Companies This Month As Part Of The Board’s Continuing Effort To Improve Its Understanding Of Credit Availability To Households And Businesses In The United States

Date 21/10/2021

The Federal Reserve Board announced on Thursday that it will begin its Survey of Finance Companies this month as part of the Board's continuing effort to improve its understanding of credit availability to households and businesses in the United States.

Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Dawn D. Stump Regarding Claim For Award By Claimant 1 In Connection With Whistleblower Award Determination No. 21-WB-07

Date 21/10/2021

The Commission today issues a Whistleblower Award Determination based on an enforcement action that led to an Order of the Commission making findings of liability and imposing a civil monetary penalty, among other sanctions.  Parallel actions were brought, based on the same misconduct, by:  1) a Federal Regulator; and 2) a foreign futures authority (Foreign Regulator).  The Commission is approving the Proposed Final Determination of its Claims Review Staff (CRS) that would make an award to Claimant 1 based on the monetary sanctions collected in the Commission’s enforcement action, the Federal Regulator’s action, and the Foreign Regulator’s action.

BIS: Big Techs In Finance: On The New Nexus Between Data Privacy And Competition

Date 21/10/2021

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Large technology companies such as Alibaba, Amazon, Facebook, Google and Tencent have started to provide financial services. The activities of big techs in finance are a special case of broader fintech innovation. While fintech companies are set up to operate primarily in financial services, big tech firms offer financial services as part of a much wider set of activities. Big techs' foray into finance raises both opportunities and risks.

Cboe Global Markets And MSCI Inc. Expand Relationship, Extend Licensing Agreement Through 2031

Date 21/10/2021

• Cboe, MSCI to collaborate on strategic initiatives and drive future innovation in the capital markets
• Enables Cboe to offer options trading on expanded suite of MSCI global indices in the U.S.
• Expanded relationship creates framework for collaboration on new products, services and solutions

CFTC Awards Nearly $200 Million To A Whistleblower - Largest Award To A Single Whistleblower

Date 21/10/2021

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced an award of nearly $200 million to a whistleblower whose specific, credible, and timely original information significantly contributed to an already open investigation and led to a successful enforcement action, as well as to the success of two related actions, by a U.S. federal regulator and a foreign regulator.

Drawbridge Wins ‘Best Cyber Security Provider’ At The 2021 Private Equity Wire US Awards

Date 21/10/2021

Drawbridge, a premier provider of cybersecurity software and solutions to the alternative investment industry, today announced it was named ‘Best Cyber Security Provider’ at the 2021 Private Equity Wire US Awards.