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Quantexa's Cloud-Based Technology Helps OFX Fight Financial Crime - Leading Foreign Exchange And Global Payments Provider OFX deploys Quantexa, Utilising Google Cloud Platform, To Fight Increasing Industry Financial Crime Risk And Support Regulatory Obligations

Date 25/06/2020

Quantexa, the leader in contextual decision intelligence (CDI) software and solutions, has partnered with OFX, to deploy a pioneering cloud-based service technology platform that strengthens OFX's financial crime detection capabilities in international payments.

Ezra Launches To Help Power Global Aid Through Social And Financial Inclusion

Date 25/06/2020

An initiative created by chairman and founding member Allan Green, Ezra has a powerful vision: to partner with mobile operators, NGOs, foundations and organizations to enable a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable communities through digital and financial inclusion. 

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Welcomes Start Date Of New Financial Advice Regime And Confirmation Of Disclosure Requirements

Date 25/06/2020

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is encouraging financial advisers to apply for their transitional licences by the end of the year, as the Government announces final details of the new financial advice regime.

ASIC Approves Temporary COVID-19 Changes To The Banking Code

Date 25/06/2020

ASIC has approved a variation of the Banking Code of Practice (Code).

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority: Investor Confidence Holds Up Despite COVID-19 Market Volatility

Date 24/06/2020

Investor confidence has remained steady for the third year running, in spite of the volatility caused by COVID-19, a Financial Markets Authority (FMA) survey has found.

NYSE Group Consolidated Short Interest Report

Date 24/06/2020

NYSE today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of June 15, 2020.

Nasdaq Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks As Of Settlement Date June 15, 2020

Date 24/06/2020

At the end of the settlement date of June 15, 2020, short interest in 2,439 Nasdaq Global MarketSM securities totaled 7,927,678,024 shares compared with 7,896,860,004 shares in 2,420 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of May 29, 2020. The mid-June short interest represents 2.48 days compared with 2.74 days for the prior reporting period.

IMF Executive Board Approves US$ 83.7 Million In Emergency Support To Montenegro To Combat COVID-19 Pandemic

Date 24/06/2020

• The global outbreak of COVID-19 has weakened the outlook for Montenegro’s economy and created immediate financing needs.
• To address Montenegro’s urgent balance of payment needs, the IMF has approved financial assistance equivalent to US$ 83.7 million (Euro 74 million) under the Rapid Financing Instrument.
• The immediate challenge is to mitigate the effects on the economy and households most affected by the crisis.

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 24/06/2020

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available.

New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Lacewell Launches Series Of Virtual Currency Initiatives: Superintendent Lacewell Announces DFS And SUNY Sign Landmark MOU To Launch A Virtual Currency Program DFS Issues New Proposal For Use Of Virtual Currency Conditional Licensing Authority - DFS Issues Guidance Finalizing Proposed Self-Certification Regime For Coin-Listing - Additional Resources Issued To Help Current And Aspiring Virtual Currency Market Participants Navigate DFS Requirements To Launch And Operate In New York

Date 24/06/2020

Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell today announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) and State University of New York (SUNY) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) expressing their intent to launch a new SUNY-related virtual currency program, “SUNY BLOCK.” DFS also proposed a new conditional licensing framework that makes it easier for start-ups to enter the New York market. Once licensed by DFS, SUNY BLOCK will be able to support nascent virtual currency entities from local communities, including those started or run by students or alumni, through the proposed conditional licensing framework announced today.