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ECB: Pandemic Increases Risks To Financial Stability

Date 26/05/2020

• Pandemic greatly amplified existing vulnerabilities of the financial sector, corporates and sovereigns
• Policy responses to pandemic essential to preserve financial stability
• Euro area banks, although now better capitalised, likely to face significant losses and further pressure on profitability

BIS Opens Mexico City Dealing Room For The Americas

Date 26/05/2020

• New trading facility is located at the BIS Representative Office for the Americas in Mexico City.
• It complements other BIS dealing rooms in Basel and Hong Kong SAR.
• BIS can now offer 24-hour services to its central bank customers.

BME: The Medcap Forum Examines The Post Covid-19 Economic And Business Future On Its First Day

Date 26/05/2020

• Javier Hernani, CEO of BME, highlights the financing role via financial markets for small and medium-sized companies
• Experts and company managers share their thoughts on the current situation and their recovery plans
• The sixteenth edition of this benchmark event brings together 100 companies and 200 investors, of which 52% come from outside Spain
• The second day of the Forum takes place tomorrow, with four new panels and more virtual meetings between companies and investors

BIS: Financial Policymakers Discuss Responses To COVID-19 With The Private Sector

Date 26/05/2020

Financial policymakers and international standard setters today met virtually with private sector executives to discuss international policy responses to COVID-19. Organised by the FSB's Standing Committee on Supervisory and Regulatory Cooperation (SRC), in cooperation with Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI), the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), the meeting brought together senior representatives from central banks, regulatory authorities and finance ministries as well as about 30 international banks, insurance firms, asset managers, market infrastructures and credit rating agencies. The meeting was chaired by Himino Ryozo, Chair of the SRC and Vice Minister for International Affairs, Japan Financial Services Agency.

Federal Reserve Board Extends The Application Period For Membership On The Community Advisory Council

Date 26/05/2020

The Federal Reserve Board has extended until July 3, 2020, the application period for membership on the Community Advisory Council.

Financial Policymakers Discuss Responses To COVID-19 With The Private Sector

Date 26/05/2020

Financial policymakers and international standard setters today met virtually with private sector executives to discuss international policy responses to COVID-19. Organised by the FSB’s Standing Committee on Supervisory and Regulatory Cooperation (SRC), in cooperation with Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI), the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), the meeting brought together senior representatives from central banks, regulatory authorities and finance ministries as well as about 30 international banks, insurance firms, asset managers, market infrastructures and credit rating agencies. The meeting was chaired by Himino Ryozo, Chair of the SRC and Vice Minister for International Affairs, Japan Financial Services Agency.

Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman To Present At Upcoming Investor Conferences

Date 26/05/2020

Effective May 26, 2020 Through May 29, 2020, MIAX Options And MIAX Emerald 2X Opening And Intraday Valid And Priority Quote Spread Relief In All Symbols

Date 26/05/2020

Issue Symbol: All Symbols
Multiplier: 2X
Reason: In maintenance of a fair and orderly market.
Time: Opening and Intraday
Subject Summary: Please be advised, effective May 26, 2020 through May 29, 2020, the MIAX Regulation Department has granted 2 times opening and intraday quote parameter relief for all symbols on MIAX Options and MIAX Emerald . 

FESE: 2020 Winner Of THE FESE De La Vega Prize

Date 26/05/2020

The Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) is delighted to announce that the FESE De la Vega Prize 2020 is awarded to Roger Silvers, Assistant Professor, University of Utah for his paper “Does regulatory cooperation help integrate equity markets?”.

Banks Ramp Up Tech Recruitment In Response To COVID-19

Date 26/05/2020

New tech roles in banks has increased by a staggering +46% in the last three years – making traditional banks the most prominent recruiter for tech professionals.