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Spelling FinTech Without The “F” For Fear, Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, May 31, 2019

Date 05/06/2019

Good morning to all of our panelists and those of you watching in person or online.  Today's FinTech Forum is a welcome event, but it is not the most high-profile event in the Washington, DC area this week, and our panelists here today—impressive as you all are—are not the most notable celebrities in town.  A few miles from here, the Scripps National Spelling Bee just wrapped up last night with eight co-champions.Watching these amazing kids spell obscure words with confidence and accuracy never gets boring. 

DTCC Comments On Senate Confirmation Of CFTC Chairman Tarbert

Date 05/06/2019

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) issued the following statement in response to Senate confirmation of new U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman: Heath P. Tarbert.

Statement On Final Rules Governing Investment Advice by SEC Commissioner Robert J. Jackson Jr.

Date 05/06/2019

Our Nation is facing a savings crisis. Many young workers are unable to save at all; half of America's retirees have saved less than $65,000 and face the terrifying prospect of running out of money in retirement.[1] Every time those Americans seek help from financial professionals, they're asked to trust someone whose interests can be contrary to their own. And when that conflict leads to bad advice, investors suffer costs that American savers simply cannot afford.

CFTC Chairman Giancarlo Statement On The Senate Confirmation Of Heath Tarbert As CFTC Chairman

Date 05/06/2019

CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Heath Tarbert to become Chairman of the CFTC:

2nd ATHEX Ecosystem Networking Event Synergies, Cooperation And opportunities In Capital Markets

Date 05/06/2019

The 2nd ATHEX Ecosystem Networking Event was held yesterday 4 June 2019 with great success at the Athens Stock Exchange, with main subject being: "Synergies, cooperation and opportunities in Capital Markets".

FTSE UK Index Series Quarterly Review June 2019

Date 05/06/2019

• Two changes to the FTSE 100
• Aveva Group and JD Sports Fashion to join FTSE 100 
• Nine changes to the FTSE 250

BME: MARF Registers A €50 Million Commercial Paper Programme By Portuguese Company Mota-Engil

Date 05/06/2019

MARF, BME’s Fixed Income market, today registered a new Commercial Paper (CP) Programme by the Portuguese company Mota-Engil, SGPS, S.A. (Mota-Engil) for a maximum outstanding balance of 50 million euros. The Mota-Engil Group is a leader in the construction and infrastructure sector in Portugal and a well-established player among the top 30 European groups in its activity.

Statement At The Open Meeting On Commission Actions To Enhance And Clarify The Obligations Financial Professionals Owe To Our Main Street Investors By SEC Chairman Jay Clayton

Date 05/06/2019

Good morning, we have four separate items on today’s agenda.

Last Orders: Calling Time On LIBOR - speech By Dave Ramsden,Bank Of England Deputy Governor For Markets & Banking Given At The Bank Of England Event “Last Orders: Calling Time On LIBOR”

Date 05/06/2019

In his speech, Dave Ramsden discusses how prepared financial firms are for the transition from LIBOR. He sets out what has been done and what is still left to do. He reflects on what progress market participants are making in terms of using risk-free rate alternatives such as SONIA. 

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority: Update On LF Woodford Equity Income Fund

Date 05/06/2019

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today provides an update following the announcement on Monday 3rd June that dealing in the units of the LF Woodford Equity Income Fund (the 'Fund') had been suspended. This statement provides additional information about the purpose of suspension, the FCA's role and to address commentary around the decision to list some of the Fund’s assets in Guernsey.