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Brexit: European Commission Statement Following This Weekend's Technical Talks With The United Kingdom

Date 13/10/2019

Michel Barnier briefed EU27 Ambassadors this afternoon, following constructive technical-level talks with the United Kingdom over the weekend. He will also inform the European Parliament's Brexit Steering Group this evening.

Dubai Financial Market Honors Top Brokers In Trading Via Smart Phone Apps Category

Date 13/10/2019

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) honored three of its licensed brokerage firms for being the most active in trading via smart phone applications. DFM closely collaborates with brokerage firms to provide the service to their customers and actively encourages them to enable investors to trade anywherethey are as part of its “Smart Borse” strategy.

Tehran Stock Exchange Weekly Market Review - 5 October 2019 To 9 October 2019

Date 13/10/2019

Click here to download Tehran Stock Exchange's weekly market review.

U.S. Chamber Statement On U.S.-China Phase One Trade Agreement

Date 11/10/2019

Myron Brilliant, Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement today in response to President Trump's announcement that the U.S. and China have reached a phase one agreement:

“Finally, a ray of hope for the U.S.-China trade relationship. We are encouraged that the two sides appear to have made genuine progress on a number of critical issues. President Trump’s announcement to postpone the tariff hike is welcome news for American businesses, farmers, and consumers, and we are optimistic that this move paves the way towards a comprehensive, high-standard, and enforceable deal with China. While there remains significant work ahead to address many of the most important U.S. trade and investment priorities, we will continue to lend our full support to any and all efforts that level the playing field for American businesses.”

SEC Halts Alleged $1.7 Billion Unregistered Digital Token Offering

Date 11/10/2019

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has filed an emergency action and obtained temporary restraining order against two offshore entities conducting an alleged unregistered, ongoing digital token offering in the U.S. and overseas that has raised more than $1.7 billion of investor funds.

Steven B. Kamin, Federal Reserve Director Of Division Of International Finance, To Step Down From Director Role

Date 11/10/2019

The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced that Steven B. Kamin will be stepping down as director of the Division of International Finance, effective early next year. Kamin will serve as a senior adviser to the division and will retire after a successor has transitioned into the role.

SEC Appoints Rebekah Goshorn Jurata To PCAOB - Announces Commissioner Hester Peirce To Lead Commission’s Coordination Efforts With PCAOB

Date 11/10/2019

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Rebekah Goshorn Jurata as a Board member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) for a term ending October 24, 2024.

Federal Reserve Statement Regarding Monetary Policy Implementation

Date 11/10/2019

Consistent with its January 2019 Statement Regarding Monetary Policy Implementation and Balance Sheet Normalization, the Committee reaffirms its intention to implement monetary policy in a regime in which an ample supply of reserves ensures that control over the level of the federal funds rate and other short-term interest rates is exercised primarily through the setting of the Federal Reserve's administered rates, and in which active management of the supply of reserves is not required.

SEC: PCAOB Board Member Kathleen Hamm To Complete Term

Date 11/10/2019

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Kathleen M. Hamm will leave the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) after completing her term as a Board member. Ms. Hamm’s term began in January 2018 and expires later this month.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 11/10/2019

The current reports for the week of October 8, 2019 are now available.