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ETFGI Reports There Were 39 New Product Launches And 14 Product Closures In The Global ETFs Industry During The Week Of August 19th

Date 29/08/2024

ETFGI, a prominent independent research and consultancy firm specializing in providing subscription research on trends in the global ETFs industry, reports there were 39 new product launches and 14 product closures in the global ETFs industry during the week of August 19th, resulting in a net increase of 25 new products.

CFTC Staff Extends Brexit-Related No-Action Positions

Date 29/08/2024

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight (DMO) and Market Participants Division (MPD) announced today they are extending temporary no-action positions in connection with the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU), known as Brexit. [See CFTC Staff Letter 24-11]

US Acting Comptroller Of The Currency Issues Statement Promoting Accountability At The FDIC

Date 29/08/2024

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu today issued the following statement in support of his vote on a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) resolution to support a safe, fair and inclusive workplace for all FDIC employees.

New Research Reveals Why Some Canadians Choose DIY Investing Over Financial Advisors

Date 29/08/2024

Convenience, control and lower costs are among the main reasons why some investors choose to manage their own investment portfolios instead of working with a financial advisor, according to new research from the B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC).

Dissenting Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham On NFX Settlement Order

Date 29/08/2024

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Caroline D. Pham today released the following statement on the CFTC’s settlement order regarding Nasdaq Futures, Inc. (NFX):

EBA Issues Opinion On A Measure To Address Macroprudential Risk Following A Notification By The De Nederlandsche Bank

Date 29/08/2024

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published an Opinion following the notification by the Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank - DNB) of its intention to extend a measure originally introduced in 2022 for a further two years until 2026. The measure aims to maintain the resilience of institutions against a potential severe downturn in the residential real estate market. This action comes amidst  recent sustained real estate price increases. Based on the information provided by the DNB, the EBA does not object to the extension of the measure.

The Graph Integrates Neo X To Enhance Indexing Capabilities for Developers - The Graph Integrates Neo X, Revolutionizing Blockchain Data Access And Supercharging Dapp Development On Neo’s Cutting-Edge Platform

Date 29/08/2024

The Graph, a leading decentralized protocol for indexing and querying blockchain data, has officially announced the integration of Neo X, Neo’s EVM-compatible sidechain. This strategic collaboration is set to empower developers with efficient access to blockchain data, enabling the creation of high-performance decentralized applications (dApps) and marking a significant milestone in fostering a robust ecosystem on Neo X.

CFTC Orders Nasdaq Futures, Inc. To Pay $22 Million For Core Principle Violations, Failing To Fully Disclose Incentives, Providing False And Misleading Information

Date 29/08/2024

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued an order filing and settling charges against Nasdaq Futures, Inc., formerly a designated contract market (DCM). The order finds Nasdaq Futures, Inc. failed to properly establish, monitor, or enforce rules related to an incentive program Nasdaq Futures, Inc. offered to certain traders on its DCM. The order also finds Nasdaq Futures, Inc. did not fully disclose this incentive program’s details to the CFTC or the public consistent with the requirements of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and Commission Regulations. In addition, the order finds Nasdaq Futures, Inc. made false and misleading statements to the CFTC regarding the incentive program. The order requires Nasdaq Futures, Inc. to pay a $22 million civil monetary penalty. 

Borsa İstanbul’s Opening Bell Rang For AHES Gayrimenkul Yatırım Ortaklığı A.Ş.

Date 29/08/2024

In his address at the Opening Bell Ceremony, Korkmaz Ergun, the CEO of Borsa İstanbul A.Ş., stated the following:

“Distinguished guests,

Today, I welcome you all to your home, to the Opening Bell Ceremony hosted by our Exchange as we celebrate the listing of Ahes Gayrimenkul Yatırım Ortaklığı A.Ş. at our Exchange."

Financial Education Among Young Austrians Still In Need Of Improvement: Vienna Stock Exchange Strengthens Cooperation With University Colleges Of Teacher Education

Date 29/08/2024

Next Monday, the school bells will ring again in the eastern part of Austria. A familiar sound for the students, in contrast to that of the stock exchange bell. When it comes to financial education, there is still room for improvement in Austria. The results of the 2022 PISA assessment on financial literacy, in which 20 OECD countries took partand which was published this summer confirm that Austrian students have above-average financial knowledge by comparison. However, financial literacy generally lags behind when it comes to capital market and pension topics in particular. The Vienna Stock Exchange is counteracting the lack of financial knowledge with its educational programme and is also intensifying its cooperation with University Colleges of Teacher Education.