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Japan Financial Services Agency: Publication Of AI Discussion Paper

Date 10/04/2025

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) issued an AI Discussion Paper entitled “Preliminary Discussion Points for Promoting the Sound Utilization of AI in the Financial Sector”  in Japanese on March 4, 2025. Today, the FSA publishes English version of the AI Discussion Paper on April 10, 2025.

Shanghai Futures Exchange: Notice On Self-Regulation Information In March 2025

Date 10/04/2025

Shanghai Futures Exchange (hereinafter referred to as “the Exchange”) has been on continuous efforts in conducting self-regulation, so as to strengthen the risk management of the futures market, regulate the futures trading activities and protect the legitimate rights and interests of futures market participants. 

Japan Financial Services Agency: The Third Meeting Of The Expert Study Group On Assurance Of Sustainability-Related Financial Information (Of The Financial System Council)

Date 10/04/2025

The Expert Study Group on Assurance of Sustainability-related Financial Information (of the Financial System Council) will hold its third meeting on April 17, 2025 as follows.

1. Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
2. Conference room: Common Special Conference Room No.1, 13th floor, Common Government Office No.7
3. Agenda: Explanation by conference arrangement office, discussion etc.

FINRA Statement On Chairman Atkins’ Confirmation

Date 10/04/2025

Congratulations to Chairman Atkins on his confirmation. FINRA looks forward to working with Chairman Atkins, the other Commissioners and SEC staff to fulfill its vital mission of protecting investors and safeguarding market integrity. FINRA stands ready to support Chairman Atkins’ efforts to bring smart, effective and appropriately tailored regulation to benefit all market participants.

SIFMA Statement On Confirmation Of SEC Chairman Atkins

Date 10/04/2025

SIFMA today released the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO, on the confirmation of Paul Atkins as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):

“We congratulate Mr. Atkins on his confirmation as Chairman of the SEC. He brings notable experience and knowledge to the role and SIFMA looks forward to working with him as Chairman to ensure our nation’s capital markets remain robust and resilient and play their part in fueling economic growth and job creation.”

Statement On Senate Confirmation Of Paul Atkins: Mark T. Uyeda, SEC Acting Chairman, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, SEC Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw

Date 10/04/2025

We welcome Paul Atkins as the next Chairman of the SEC. A veteran of our Commission, we look forward to him joining with us, along with our dedicated staff, to fulfill our mission on behalf of the investing public.

US Treasury Department Takes Action To Unleash Financial Sector And Unburden Small Businesses Through Elimination Of Unnecessary, Duplicative, And Costly Regulations

Date 09/04/2025

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), including the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), will take immediate action to eliminate 15 rules and guidance materials. This is in addition to two rules recently rescinded by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

Nomination Hearing, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman, Before The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate

Date 09/04/2025

Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am deeply honored and grateful for the trust and confidence President Trump has placed in me by nominating me to fill the role of Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

CFTC Releases Staff Letter Relating To Certain Foreign Exchange Transactions

Date 09/04/2025

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Market Participants Division and Division of Market Oversight today issued an interpretative letter providing the Divisions’ views on the characterization of certain FX transactions as being swaps, foreign exchange forwards, or foreign exchange swaps, in each case, as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Remarks Before The American Bankers Association

Date 09/04/2025

Thank you. It’s an honor to be with you this morning.

Let me begin by conveying the best wishes of our President. President Trump understands that national strength comes from the ground up—not the top down. This concept applies to good government just as much as it does to banking and capital formation. Yet for too long, financial policy has served large institutions, sometimes at the expense of smaller ones.