The Salutary Effects Of International Cooperation On SEC Enforcement, Steven Peikin, SEC Co-Director, Division Of Enforcement, Cambridge, MA, Dec. 3, 2018, Remarks At The IOSCO/PIFS-Harvard Law School Global Certificate Program For Regulators Of Securities Market

Date 04/12/2018

It is a real pleasure to be here today and I want to thank Professor Hal Scott and Harvard Law School’s Program on International Financial Systems (PIFS) for inviting me to speak with you all here today. Programs like this one provide important forums for sophisticated dialogue and education on issues impacting the global financial system. I am honored to join your list of distinguished speakers.

New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority: Accredited Body Reports Published

Date 04/12/2018

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has today published the accredited body reports for the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) and CPA Australia.

Nasdaq November 2018 Volumes

Date 04/12/2018

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today reported monthly volumes for November 2018, on its investor relations website. 

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 04/12/2018

To honor the memory of President George H. W. Bush, December 5, 2018 is a National Day of Mourning, and the U.S. Government will be closed.

New York State Department of Financial Services Continues To Lead Responsible Innovation In New York’s FinTech Industry With New Virtual Currency Approval For Commercial Banking Transactions

Date 04/12/2018

Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo today announced that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has authorized New York State-chartered Signature Bank to offer a new digital payment platform named Signet.  The Signet platform leverages blockchain technology to allow Signature Bank’s commercial clients to transfer “Signets” to make payments with no transaction fees, at any time of the day, year-round.  DFS’s approval includes required conditions to ensure that the bank maintains robust policies and procedures to address risks and ensure compliance with New York’s strong standards and regulations regarding anti-money laundering, anti-fraud, and consumer protection measures.

BOX Options Market: Contrary Intention Cut-Off Time Extended To 10:00 AM ET For Series Expiring On Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Date 04/12/2018

BOX Options Market (“BOX”) will be closed on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, for a National Day of Mourning for former President George H.W. Bush.  Per BOX Rule 9000(i), Modification of Cut-Off Time, BOX will extend the cut-off time for submitting contrary intensions to 10:00 AM ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, for series expiring on December 5, 2018.  

Nasdaq Acquires Quandl To Advance The Use Of Alternative Data - Acquisition Aligns With Nasdaq’s Strategy To Expand Technology And Analytics Offering

Date 04/12/2018

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced today it has acquired Quandl, Inc., a leading provider of alternative and core financial data.

Artemis.bm: Jurisdictional Competition Should Grow The ILS Pie: BSX CEO

Date 04/12/2018

Artemis, a news, analysis and data media service, released an on-line article 29 November 2018, titled “Jurisdictional competition should grow the ILS pie: BSX CEO”. The full release from Artemis stated:

Competition between the widening array of regulatory jurisdictions that offer insurance-linked securities (ILS) platforms for market structures and services should serve to grow the size of the market, making shared experiences important so each can learn from others lessons learned.

Shira Pavis Minton, Ethics Counsel, To Retire From The SEC After 20 Years Of Federal Service

Date 04/12/2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Shira Pavis Minton, Ethics Counsel and Designated Agency Ethics Official, will be retiring from the agency this month after more than 20 years of federal service and nearly 10 years with the SEC. 

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 04/12/2018

To honor the memory of President George H. W. Bush, December 5, 2018 is a National Day of Mourning, and the U.S. Government will be closed.