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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

Effective May 26, 2020 Through May 29, 2020, MIAX Options And MIAX Emerald 2X Opening And Intraday Valid And Priority Quote Spread Relief In All Symbols

Date 26/05/2020

Issue Symbol: All Symbols
Multiplier: 2X
Reason: In maintenance of a fair and orderly market.
Time: Opening and Intraday
Subject Summary: Please be advised, effective May 26, 2020 through May 29, 2020, the MIAX Regulation Department has granted 2 times opening and intraday quote parameter relief for all symbols on MIAX Options and MIAX Emerald . 

FESE: 2020 Winner Of THE FESE De La Vega Prize

Date 26/05/2020

The Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) is delighted to announce that the FESE De la Vega Prize 2020 is awarded to Roger Silvers, Assistant Professor, University of Utah for his paper “Does regulatory cooperation help integrate equity markets?”.

Banks Ramp Up Tech Recruitment In Response To COVID-19

Date 26/05/2020

New tech roles in banks has increased by a staggering +46% in the last three years – making traditional banks the most prominent recruiter for tech professionals.

JPX Response To Spread Of Novel Coronavirus

Date 26/05/2020

In regard to the spread of the novel coronavirus, Japan Exchange Group (JPX) understands the need to fulfil its duty as public infrastructure by ensuring continued smooth operation of the market. For this reason, JPX has responded by establishing a BCP (Business Continuity Plan) Emergency Headquarters headed by Group CEO Kiyota Akira and implementing the following measures.

Reply To Singapore Parliamentary Question On Debt Relief Measures

Date 26/05/2020

Questions:

Q 3600. To ask the Prime Minister in light of rapidly decreasing interest rates, whether MAS will pro-actively monitor our banks' housing loan rates to ensure that the downward revisions are timely and fair, so as to ease the financial burden of existing borrowers who are impacted by the COVID-19 situation.

Q 3601.To ask the Prime Minister whether MAS will consider proactive measures that will help individuals/businesses to understand credit restructuring and credit counselling programmes since many will be facing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 situation. 

Japan Exchange Group: English Translation Of Practical Handbook For ESG Disclosure

Date 26/05/2020

On March 31, 2020, JPX and TSE released the Practical Handbook for ESG Disclosure, a reference guide for listed companies who are choosing to begin or improve their ESG-related information disclosure. This Handbook has now been translated into English for the benefit of overseas investors and other interested parties.