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Speech By Federal Reserve Chair Janet L. Yellen At The Stanford Institute For Economic Policy Research, Stanford University, Stanford, California, January 19, 2017, The Economic Outlook And The Conduct Of Monetary Policy

Date 20/01/2017

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It is a privilege to be here today to discuss how the Federal Reserve is conducting monetary policy to promote a healthy economy. For more than 30 years, research from the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research has informed economic policy, and events such as this one have helped foster debate among scholars, policymakers, business leaders, and members of the public on critical economic issues facing our nation. I appreciate the opportunity to participate.

US Department Of Justice: Western Union Admits Anti-Money Laundering And Consumer Fraud Violations, Forfeits $586 Million In Settlement With Justice Department And Federal Trade Commission - Company Also Agrees To Implement Anti-Fraud Program And Enhanced Compliance Obligations In Agreements With Federal Authorities

Date 19/01/2017

The Western Union Company (Western Union), a global money services business headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, has agreed to forfeit $586 million and enter into agreements with the Justice Department, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, the Central District of California, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Southern District of Florida. In its agreement with the Justice Department, Western Union admits to criminal violations including willfully failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program and aiding and abetting wire fraud.

SEC Establishes Supervisory Cooperation Arrangement With Hong Kong SFC

Date 19/01/2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has established a comprehensive arrangement with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) as part of the SEC’s long-term strategy to enhance the oversight of regulated entities that operate across national borders. 

Canadian Securities Administrators Report The Findings Of Their Review Of The Disclosure Of Cyber Security Risks And Incidents

Date 19/01/2017

Staff from the British Columbia Securities Commission, the Ontario Securities Commission and the Autorité des marchés financiers (staff) are publishing today Multilateral Staff Notice 51-347Disclosure of cyber security risks and incidents (Staff Notice 51-347). The notice reports the findings of a review announced by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) in Staff Notice 11-332 Cyber Security (Staff Notice 11-332) and provides disclosure expectations for reporting issuers based on those findings.

Gregory Dean Joins FINRA As Senior Vice President, Office Of Government Affairs

Date 19/01/2017

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has named Gregory J. Dean, Jr. as its Senior Vice President for the Office of Government Affairs. Mr. Dean will start at FINRA on January 30.

Canadian Securities Regulators Adopt Rules For Over-The-Counter Derivatives Clearing

Date 19/01/2017

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today announced two new national instruments affecting over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives trading in Canada. The national instruments are part of Canada’s ongoing implementation of commitments to reform the global OTC derivatives markets.

Speech By Mark Steward, Director Of Enforcement And Market Oversight At The FCA, Delivered At The Practising Law Institute’s Annual Seminar On Securities Regulation In Europe

Date 19/01/2017

Speech by Mark Steward, Director of Enforcement and Market Oversight at the FCA, delivered at the Practising Law Institute’s annual seminar on securities regulation in Europe.

SEC: Jennifer Diamantis Named Chief Of Office Of Market Intelligence

Date 19/01/2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Jennifer A. Diamantis has been named Chief of the Enforcement Division’s Office of Market Intelligence, which is responsible for the collection, analysis, and monitoring of the hundreds of thousands of tips, complaints, and referrals that the SEC receives each year.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority Achieves 58th Place In Stonewall’s Top 100 Employers 2017 Rankings

Date 19/01/2017

For the third consecutive year, the Financial Conduct Authority has been recognised as one of the top hundred Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT)-friendly places to work.

SEC: Financial Company Charged With Improper Accounting And Impeding Whistleblowers

Date 19/01/2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Seattle-based financial services company HomeStreet Inc. has agreed to pay a $500,000 penalty to settle charges that it conducted improper hedge accounting and later took steps to impede potential whistleblowers.