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Applying A Principles-Based Approach To Disclosing Complex, Uncertain And Evolving Risks, William Hinman, Director, SEC Division Of Corporation Finance, Remarks At The 18th Annual Institute On Securities Regulation In Europe, London, England, March 15, 2019

Date 15/03/2019

Good morning. Thank you, John [White] for that kind introduction and to the Practicing Law Institute and Allen & Overy for hosting this event. I am pleased to be here with you today.

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Report - 15 March 2019

Date 15/03/2019

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UK Financial Conduct Authority: Endorsement Of Credit Ratings From The European Union Into The United Kingdom For Regulatory Use In The Event Of A No-Deal Brexit

Date 15/03/2019

Today, the FCA has assessed the European Union (EU) regulatory and supervisory regime to be ‘as stringent as’ the UK’s regime for the purposes of allowing UK-registered Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) to endorse credit ratings into the UK from affiliated EU CRAs for regulatory use under the Credit Rating Agencies Regulation (CRAR(link is external)), as amended by The Credit Rating Agencies (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (CRAR SI(link is external)).

ESMA Clarifies Endorsement Of UK Credit Ratings In Case Of A No-Deal Brexit

Date 15/03/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today a statement which sets out the implications for credit rating agencies (CRAs) based in the United Kingdom (UK), including the endorsement of UK credit ratings, should the UK withdraw from the European Union (EU) without a withdrawal agreement (no-deal Brexit).

Nigerian Stock Exchange , Global Reporting Initiative Host Sustainability Reporting Workshop, Unveils Sustainability Disclosure Guidelines

Date 15/03/2019

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“the Exchange” or “NSE”) in partnership with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), supported by UK aid, hosts a half-day workshop on sustainability reporting where the NSE Sustainability Disclosure Guidelines will be unveiled. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the Stock House in Lagos.

Trayport's Monthly Report On European Commodities February 2019: Another Record Month For Euro Gas, Driven By TTF And NCG Highs - German Power Up 8% Mom, Emissions Up 8% MoM.

Date 15/03/2019

February 2019 saw 8.970 million monthly contracts traded, up 2% MoM. Emissions was the largest climber, 8% vs January, with Euro Power up 6%. Following a record start to the year, Euro Gas reached new heights in February at 3,889 TWh, up 4% MoM. The remaining groups saw a decline in volumes, with the UK commodities registering the largest drops, UK Power down 18% and UK Gas down 12% - could the UK’s particularly mild winter be behind this? Total contracts traded are up 18% vs YTD 2018.

Winners Of The 2019 UK Lipper Fund Awards From Refinitiv Announced

Date 15/03/2019

Refinitiv today announces the winners of the UK Lipper Fund Awards 2019. These highly-respected awards recognise funds and fund management firms that have excelled in providing consistently strong risk-adjusted performances relative to their industry peers – the merit of the winners is based on objective, quantitative criteria.

FSB Letter To ISDA About Derivative Contract Robustness To Risks Of Interest Rate Benchmark Discontinuation

Date 15/03/2019

This letter from the Co-chairs of the FSB’s Official Sector Steering Group (OSSG) encourages the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) to continue its work on derivatives contractual robustness to risks of interest rate determination. 

UK Financial Conduct Authority Puts The Spotlight On Debt Management Firms

Date 15/03/2019

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published its second thematic review of the debt management sector, looking at commercial and not-for-profit firms that provide debt advice and administer debt management plans to help customers deal with their debts.

SIX Welcomes First New Trading Participant In 2019 - Barclays Bank Ireland Plc Joins The Swiss Stock Exchange, The Liquid Marketplace For Over44'000 International And Swiss Securities

Date 15/03/2019

Today, Barclays Bank Ireland plc started trading on SIX. Gregor Braun, Head Sales Switzerland & Europe in the Business Unit Securities & Exchanges of SIX, commented: "We are happy to welcome our first new member in 2019, which adds to our exceptional mix of trading participants."