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SEC Updates List Of Firms Using Inaccurate Information To Solicit Investors

Date 10/06/2019

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it updated its list of unregistered entities that use misleading information to solicit primarily non-U.S. investors, adding 11 soliciting entities, four impersonators of genuine firms, and nine bogus regulators.

CFTC Commissioner Quintenz To Speak At The New York City Bar Association, Futures And Derivatives Regulation Committee

Date 10/06/2019

The Economic Outlook - Speech By Michael Saunders, External Member Of The Monetary Policy Committee Bank Of England, Given At Solent University, Southampton

Date 10/06/2019

In this speech, Michael argues that, despite the recent drop in CPI inflation, the output gap is probably closed. Michael then goes on discuss why, in his view, the economy will move further into excess demand than the MPC currently forecasts. 

UBS MTF Market Notice: Double Volume Cap Update

Date 10/06/2019

Following the ESMA update published on 7 June, UBS MTF would like to inform you of two double volume cap suspension changes this week.

TMX Group Equity Financing Statistics - May 2019

Date 10/06/2019

TMX Group today announced its financing activity on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) for May 2019.

Diversity: Delivering Excellence For The Future - Speech Delivered By Nausicaa Delfas, Executive Director Of International At City And Financial, FCA: Women In Finance 2019, London

Date 10/06/2019

Highlights

• Diversity is about delivering excellence, for business and for the UK as a whole.
• We are making progress, but there is further to go.
• We need to think carefully about how to deliver change in our organisations: it’s up to us as leaders to foster an inclusive culture fit for the future.

Cboe Plans To Introduce A New Liquidity Provider Protection Feature On Cboe EDGA Equities Exchange - Proposed Feature Designed To Protect Liquidity Providers, Encourage Market Making And Narrow Spreads For Investors - Proposal Follows Ongoing Consultation With Industry Stakeholders, And Reflects Cboe's Ongoing Commitment To Innovations That Improve U.S. Equities Markets For Investors

Date 10/06/2019

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), one of the world's largest exchange holding companies, today announced it plans to introduce a new Liquidity Provider Protection feature ("LP2") on its Cboe EDGA Equities Exchange ("EDGA") that is designed to enhance liquidity and enable market makers to make better markets in stocks traded on the exchange.

FTSE Russell: Global Smart Beta Adoption Reaches Record High Of 58%

Date 10/06/2019

• 2019 FTSE Russell sixth annual smart beta survey finds 58% of institutional investors surveyed have implemented smart beta strategies, up 10% from 2018
• Multi-factor strategy usage proved most popular, increasing to 71% globally this year, up 22%
• Adoption of these strategies increased to 60%, in North America, up 18% from 2018 to 2019
• For asset owners with AUM greater than $10 billion, 58% expect to increase their allocation to smart beta and ESG
• Governance (74%) Carbon (66%) and Social (64%) are the key issues for those who anticipate adding ESG considerations to their smart beta strategies
• 77% of European respondents expressed interest in applying ESG considerations into smart beta allocation - up 22% from 2018

LME Progresses Plans To Provide Pricing Solutions For The Lithium Industry

Date 10/06/2019

Over the past 18 months the London Metal Exchange (LME) has been working closely with the global lithium industry to meet the need for transparent and robust reference prices. Following extensive market engagement, the LME is announcing today that it is partnering with price reporting agency Fastmarkets to promote market uptake of a transparent and representative global lithium price. Continued adoption of reference pricing across the industry will pave the way for launch of a LME lithium futures contract.

Board Leadership: Looking Ahead, The Hong Kong Institute Of Directors Speaker Luncheon Meeting, Mr Tim Lui, Chairman Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission, 10 June 2019

Date 10/06/2019

Good afternoon. First, I want to thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. The Hong Kong Institute of Directors has long played an important role in promoting good corporate governance in Hong Kong, and I am sure you will keep up this tradition.