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Nigerian Stock Exchange, International Finance Corporation Highlight Gender Implications Of COVID-19 In Inaugural Seminar Under The Nigeria2Equal Program

Date 26/05/2020

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“NSE” or “The Exchange”) in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), have launched the Nigeria2Equal Programme with an inaugural seminar on Monday, 25 May 2020. The virtual seminar, themed, “Gender Implications of COVID-19: Supporting Women as Employees in the New Normal” highlighted the differential socioeconomic impacts the Coronavirus, COVID-19, will have on men and women, with women predicted to face more negative impacts.

SEC: Private Equity Firm Ares Management LLC Charged With Compliance Failures

Date 26/05/2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Ares Management LLC, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm and registered investment adviser, has agreed to pay one million dollars to settle charges that it failed to implement and enforce policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent the misuse of material nonpublic information.

Deutsche Börse: Unscheduled Change In SDAX - Sixt Leasing SE To Be Deleted From Index, MLP SE To Be Added

Date 26/05/2020

On Tuesday, Qontigo’s global index provider STOXX Ltd. announced an unscheduled change to the SDAX index. 

ECB: Pandemic Increases Risks To Financial Stability

Date 26/05/2020

• Pandemic greatly amplified existing vulnerabilities of the financial sector, corporates and sovereigns
• Policy responses to pandemic essential to preserve financial stability
• Euro area banks, although now better capitalised, likely to face significant losses and further pressure on profitability

BIS Opens Mexico City Dealing Room For The Americas

Date 26/05/2020

• New trading facility is located at the BIS Representative Office for the Americas in Mexico City.
• It complements other BIS dealing rooms in Basel and Hong Kong SAR.
• BIS can now offer 24-hour services to its central bank customers.

BME: The Medcap Forum Examines The Post Covid-19 Economic And Business Future On Its First Day

Date 26/05/2020

• Javier Hernani, CEO of BME, highlights the financing role via financial markets for small and medium-sized companies
• Experts and company managers share their thoughts on the current situation and their recovery plans
• The sixteenth edition of this benchmark event brings together 100 companies and 200 investors, of which 52% come from outside Spain
• The second day of the Forum takes place tomorrow, with four new panels and more virtual meetings between companies and investors

BIS: Financial Policymakers Discuss Responses To COVID-19 With The Private Sector

Date 26/05/2020

Financial policymakers and international standard setters today met virtually with private sector executives to discuss international policy responses to COVID-19. Organised by the FSB's Standing Committee on Supervisory and Regulatory Cooperation (SRC), in cooperation with Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI), the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), the meeting brought together senior representatives from central banks, regulatory authorities and finance ministries as well as about 30 international banks, insurance firms, asset managers, market infrastructures and credit rating agencies. The meeting was chaired by Himino Ryozo, Chair of the SRC and Vice Minister for International Affairs, Japan Financial Services Agency.

Federal Reserve Board Extends The Application Period For Membership On The Community Advisory Council

Date 26/05/2020

The Federal Reserve Board has extended until July 3, 2020, the application period for membership on the Community Advisory Council.

Financial Policymakers Discuss Responses To COVID-19 With The Private Sector

Date 26/05/2020

Financial policymakers and international standard setters today met virtually with private sector executives to discuss international policy responses to COVID-19. Organised by the FSB’s Standing Committee on Supervisory and Regulatory Cooperation (SRC), in cooperation with Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI), the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), the meeting brought together senior representatives from central banks, regulatory authorities and finance ministries as well as about 30 international banks, insurance firms, asset managers, market infrastructures and credit rating agencies. The meeting was chaired by Himino Ryozo, Chair of the SRC and Vice Minister for International Affairs, Japan Financial Services Agency.

Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman To Present At Upcoming Investor Conferences

Date 26/05/2020