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Opening Remarks At The Inaugural Meeting Of The Asset Management Advisory Committee, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, Washington D.C., Jan. 14, 2020

Date 22/01/2020

I am delighted to welcome you in this new year to the inaugural meeting of the Commission’s newest advisory committee—the Asset Management Advisory Committee, or the “AMAC.” I apologize that I am not there to speak to you in person. I am in Europe for meetings with my international counterparts on matters that relate directly to the evolution and globalization of the asset management industry, including (1) whether there is a mismatch in investor expectations and market realities regarding liquidity depth in various equity, fixed income and alternative asset markets, and (2) issues raised by the reference rate transition and the discontinuation of LIBOR.

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 22/01/2020

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

SEC Awards Whistleblowers Whose Information Helped Stop Fraud

Date 22/01/2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced two whistleblower awards in connection with two separate enforcement actions.  Both whistleblowers provided significant information that helped the SEC shut down two separate fraudulent schemes preying on retail investors.  In the first action, the whistleblower alerted the agency to a fraudulent scheme.  The SEC awarded the whistleblower more than $277,000.  In the second action, the whistleblower, a harmed investor, provided critical information that enabled the SEC staff to recover assets that were later returned to victims.  The SEC awarded the whistleblower $45,000. 

Nadex Product Schedule For China Holiday The Week Of January 27, 2020

Date 22/01/2020

Due the China holiday on Monday, January 27, 2020 through Thursday, January 30, 2020, no China 50 contracts will be listed these days.

Cboe Receives Final Regulatory Approval For Cboe Market Close

Date 22/01/2020

• New matching facility to provide competition to primary market closing auctions
• Cboe Market Close expected to bring greater transparency, accessibility and cost-efficiency to one of the most critical liquidity events of the trading day
• Planned for launch in early 2020

EBA Consults On The Future Of The EU-Wide Stress Test Framework

Date 22/01/2020

The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a public consultation on possible future changes to the EU-wide stress test. This discussion paper aims to present the EBA’s vision of the future of the EU-wide stress test and to collect comments and feedback from the different users. “The framework we are proposing today aims at making the EU-wide stress test more informative, flexible, and cost-effective, said the EBA Chairperson, Jose Manuel Campa, in launching the consultation. Campa added, “It is the first time we embark on a comprehensive discussion on the future of EU stress testing and we are keen to receive feedback from a wide range of stakeholders”.  The consultation runs until 30 April 2020.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Promotes Better Understanding Of Securities Lending With Interpretative Guidance

Date 22/01/2020

The recently released Securities Lending and Borrowing report from The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“NSE” or “The Exchange”) shows that a total of 20.8 million shares are available to the investing public for lending. The securities available include Presco, MTN Nigeria, Okomu Oil, Dangote Cement, United Bank for Africa, Dangote Sugar, Nigerian Breweries, Flour Mills, Chemicals and Allied Products (CAP) and Guaranty Trust Bank.

EBA: Discussion Paper On The future Changes To The EU-Wide Stress Test (EBA/DP/2020/01)

Date 22/01/2020

The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a public consultation on possible future changes to the EU-wide stress test. This discussion paper aims to present the EBA’s vision of the future of the EU-wide stress test and to collect comments and feedback from the different users. “The framework we are proposing today aims at making the EU-wide stress test more informative, flexible, and cost-effective, said the EBA Chairperson, Jose Manuel Campa, in launching the consultation. Campa added, “It is the first time we embark on a comprehensive discussion on the future of EU stress testing and we are keen to receive feedback from a wide range of stakeholders”.  The consultation runs until 30 April 2020.

aixigo Expands Its Presence In UK, Italy And Southern Europe

Date 22/01/2020

aixigo, the international software provider for digital financial Wealth Management and Investment Advisory Services expands its presence in UK, Italy and Southern Europe. aixigo hires additional experienced country managers for these countries.

Tehran Stock Exchange Weekly Market Review - 18 January 2020 To 22 January 2020

Date 22/01/2020

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