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Austin Gerig Named As SEC’s Chief Data Officer

Date 16/01/2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has named Austin Gerig as its Chief Data Officer. Dr. Gerig, currently Assistant Director of the Office of Data Science in the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA), will assume his new position on Feb. 3.

Statement On SEC Commissioner Robert J. Jackson, Jr.

Date 16/01/2020

Today, Commissioner Jackson, having completed his term, announced his intention to leave the SEC. On many occasions over the past two years, I and the Commission have benefited from substantive engagement with Commissioner Jackson on a range of issues important to our markets. 

CFTC Commissioner Stump To Speak On A Panel At The ABA Derivatives & Futures Law Committee Winter Meeting

Date 16/01/2020

WHAT:

Commissioner Dawn D. Stump will participate in a panel discussion on international developments at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Derivatives & Futures Law Committee Winter Meeting 2020

WHEN:

Friday, January 24, 2020
11:55 a.m. (EST)

WHERE:

La Playa Beach and Golf Resort
9891 Gulf Shore Drive
Naples, FL 34108

SIFMA Statement On USMCA Trade Agreement

Date 16/01/2020

SIFMA today released the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO, applauding the Senate’s passage of the United States, Mexico and Canada Agreement (USMCA) and strongly supporting its adoption:

FTSE Russell Expands Climate Risk-Adjusted Government Bond Index Seriesries

Date 16/01/2020

• Standalone Climate European Government Bond Index ‘Climate EGBI’ now live
• First time an index of sovereign debt from European Monetary Union (EMU) issuers has been adjusted for climate risk
• Index follows the introduction of the FTSE Climate Risk-Adjusted World Government Bond Index ‘Climate WGBI’ in 2019
• FTSE Russell’s climate risk coverage includes more than 50 developed and emerging market countries

EEX Organises First European Dairy Conference In Cooperation With The Ife Institute Kiel

Date 16/01/2020

On 19 May 2020, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) together with the ife Institute of Food Economics will host its first European Dairy Conference (EDC) entitled "Export of dairy products: Opportunities, challenges and solutions" in Berlin.

EBA Found That Competent Authorities Have Properly Applied Standards On Identified Staff

Date 16/01/2020

• The Review Panel has not detected any deficiencies nor major issues regarding the application of the RTS from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2017.
• The Report has highlighted a number of best practices and weaknesses.

"Traditional Values In A Digital World" - The FINANZ’20 Is Looking At The Future – And Of Course The Swiss Stock Exchange Is Part Of It. Join Us In Zurich On 21/22 January 2020.

Date 16/01/2020

The 22nd edition of Switzerland’s largest financial fair will take place on 21 and 22 January 2020 at StageOne in Zurich Oerlikon. The slogan of FINANZ’20 is "Traditional values in a digital world" and the event is aimed solely at professional investors.

The Outlook For Housing, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman, At The 2020 Economic Forecast Breakfast, Home Builders Association Of Greater Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri

Date 16/01/2020

Few sectors are as central to the success of our economy and the lives of American families as housing. If we include the amount families spend on shelter each month as well as the construction of new houses and apartments, housing generates about 15 cents out of every dollar of economic activity. As homebuilders, you set the foundation that supports the work of architects, bankers, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, furniture makers, and many others. In our time together today, I'd like to discuss the outlook for housing at the national level and also look at the labor force and credit challenges facing your industry.

Eurex Exchange: Equity Index Highlights - January 2020 Edition

Date 16/01/2020