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Canadian Securities Regulators Caution Issuers About Problematic Promotional Activities

Date 29/11/2018

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), today published CSA Staff Notice 51-356, Problematic promotional activities by issuers, cautioning companies to avoid promotional activities that may artificially increase an issuer’s share price or trading volume, or may mislead investors.

Federal Reserve Board Releases Results Of Survey Of Senior Financial Officers At Banks Regarding Their Reserve Balance Management Strategies And Practices

Date 29/11/2018

The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday released results of a survey of senior financial officers at banks regarding their reserve balance management strategies and practices. The Senior Financial Officer Survey has been used on occasion by the Board to obtain information about deposit pricing and behavior, bank liability management, the provision of financial services, and reserve management strategies and practices. The most recent survey was conducted in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York between August 29, 2018, and September 12, 2018, and includes responses from banks that held roughly two-thirds of total reserve balances at the time of the survey.

Athens Exchange Group: Semi-Annual Review Of FTSE/ATHEX Index Series

Date 29/11/2018

FTSE/ATHEX Index Series Advisory Committee endorsed today the following changes in the composition of the FTSE/ATHEX Index Series, taking into consideration the results of the semi- annual review for the period May 2018 - October 2018.

European Commission - Statement By Michel Barnier At The Plenary Session Of The European Parliament On The Article 50 Negotiations With The United Kingdom

Date 29/11/2018

Thank you, Madame President,

Secretary of State,

Ladies and gentlemen, Members of the European Parliament,

Good morning to each and every one of you and thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak to you on behalf of the European Commission, with an apology on behalf of President Jean-Claude Juncker who is participating in the G20 right now.

Minutes Of The Federal Open Market Committee, November 7-8, 2018

Date 29/11/2018

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee on Thursday released the attached minutes of the Committee meeting held on November 7-8, 2018.

Athens Exchange Group: Semi-Annual Review Of ATHEX Index Series

Date 29/11/2018

ATHEX Index Series Advisory Committee approved today the following changes in the composition of the ATHEX Index Series, taking into consideration the results of the review for the period May 2018 - October 2018.

Moscow Exchange: Free Float Update For LUKOIL Ordinary Shares

Date 29/11/2018

Moscow Exchange has revised the free float factor of LUKOIL ordinary shares to 55%. The revision was made following the meeting of the Index Committee held on 29 November 2018. The updated free float factor will apply in index calculation from 21 December 2018.

ESMA Sees Rising Market Nervousness And Sensitivity Linked To Brexit Risks

Date 29/11/2018

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today the latest iteration of its Risk Dashboardcovering risks in the EU’s securities markets for Q3 2018. ESMA’s overall risk assessment remains unchanged from Q2 2018 at high levels.

Finansinspektionen Analysis 14: Reference Rates Are Changing

Date 29/11/2018

Reference rates are important since they are used in many financial contracts, and it is therefore crucial that they are fair, transparent and accurately reflect the underlying market. 

Remarks Of CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo Before 2018 Financial Stability Conference, Federal Reserve Bank Of Cleveland, Office Of Financial Research, Washington, D.C.

Date 29/11/2018

Good afternoon.

The theme of this year’s conference – financial markets and their implications for financial stability – is a fascinating one.

As a market regulator thinking about financial stability, I am drawn to Andrew Lo’s adaptive markets hypothesis that markets are inherently dynamic, evolving and adapting in fits and starts over time.  They cannot be readily modelled and plotted using concepts from physics.  Rather, they are most aptly viewed as complex biological ecosystems.