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Autorité Des Marchés Financiers - COVID-19: Information You Need To Know About Travel Insurance And Investments

Date 13/03/2020

The outbreak of a coronavirus (COVID-19) is raising many questions and concerns among travellers and investors. The following information can help you make good decisions about travel insurance, your investments and protecting yourself against fraud.

Nadex Launches Initial Deposit Bonus Program

Date 13/03/2020

Pursuant to Section 5c(c)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“Act”), and section §40.6(a) of the regulations promulgated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “Commission”) under the Act (the “Regulations”), North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (“Nadex”, the “Exchange”) submitted to the Commission on March 13, 2020 its plans to launch an incentive program, which would credit participants who meet the eligibility requirements a bonus equal to 10% of the participant’s initial account deposit, up to $100.  Full Terms and Conditions of the Program were also submitted to the Commission. 

MIAX Exchange Group: Business Continuity Planning And COVID-19 Update

Date 13/03/2020

Due to the recent circumstances regarding COVID-19, the MIAX Exchange Group will be expanding the MIAX Business Continuity Plan ("BCP") by increasing the number of employees that will be working remotely beginning Monday, March 16, 2020.

SEC Staff Provides Guidance To Promote Continued Shareholder Engagement, Including At Virtual Annual Meetings, For Companies And Funds Affected By The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Date 13/03/2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that the SEC staff has published guidance to assist public companies, investment companies, shareholders, and other market participants affected by COVID-19 with their upcoming annual shareholder meetings.  The guidance is designed to facilitate the ability of companies to hold these important meetings, including through the use of technology, and engage with shareholders while complying with the federal securities laws.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Update

Date 13/03/2020

The current reports for the week of March 10, 2020 are now available.

New York Department of Financial Services Adopts Emergency Regulation Directing Health Insurers To Waive Cost-Sharing For Novel Coronavirus Testing - DFS Emergency Regulation Prohibits Insurers From Imposing Cost-Sharing, Copayments, Coinsurance, Or Annual Deductibles For Novel Coronavirus Diagnostic Testing

Date 13/03/2020

The Department of Financial Services today announced an emergency regulation that prohibits New York health insurers from imposing cost-sharing on emergency room visits, in-network outpatient provider office visits, in-network urgent care center visits, in-network telehealth visits, and in-network laboratory tests when the purpose of the visit or test is to diagnose novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This emergency regulation ensures that cost-sharing is not a barrier to testing for COVID-19 for New Yorkers. 

SEC Charges Russian National For Defrauding Older Investors Of Over $26 Million In Phony Certificates Of Deposit Scam

Date 13/03/2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Denis Georgiyevich Sotnikov and entities he controlled for allegedly participating in a fraudulent scheme to lure U.S. investors into buying fictitious Certificates of Deposit (CDs) promoted through internet advertising and “spoofed” websites that mimic the actual sites of legitimate financial institutions. 

A Message From TMX Regarding COVID-19

Date 13/03/2020

A message from TMX regarding COVID-19

I am writing to update you on some of the measures TMX has undertaken in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While we continue to closely monitor the latest developments, I want to emphasize that as we assess the rapidly evolving situation and work to anticipate the next turn, TMX's number one priority will remain consistent in all our decision-making: the health and safety of our people, our clients and the entire capital markets community.

FTSE Russell Equity Index Reviews March 2020

Date 13/03/2020

The current market conditions have prompted certain index users and other index stakeholders to query whether the March reviews of FTSE Russell indices should proceed as previously announced. FTSE Russell has given very careful consideration to these views and has undertaken a detailed assessment of the risks of both proceeding with the index rebalances and of cancelling all of the index rebalances that were due to be effective in March.

EBRD Unveils €1 Billion Emergency Coronavirus Financing Package

Date 13/03/2020

The EBRD has unveiled an emergency €1 billion “Solidarity Package” of measures to help companies across its regions deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.