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CFTC Orders HSBC To Pay A $30 Million Penalty For Recordkeeping And Supervision Failures For Widespread Use Of Unapproved Communication Methods

Date 12/05/2023

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued an order simultaneously filing and settling charges against HSBC Bank USA, N.A., a provisionally registered swap dealer, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., a futures commission merchant, and HSBC Bank plc, a provisionally registered swap dealer (collectively HSBC Affiliates). The order charges HSBC Affiliates with failing to maintain, preserve, or produce records that were required to be kept under CFTC recordkeeping requirements, and failing to diligently supervise matters related to their businesses as CFTC registrants.

Remarks At ICAEW Event – World-Class Regulation: Building Trust And Transparency In International Markets, SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda, London, United Kingdom, May 12, 2023

Date 12/05/2023

Thank you, Julia [Penny] for that introduction.  And thank you to the ICAEW for inviting me to share some thoughts on corporate accounting standards in a global context, particularly between the United States and the United Kingdom.  New York and London have been top destinations for corporate issuers to raise capital, and one significant factor has been high-quality financial reporting requirements for companies listed in those jurisdictions. My remarks reflect solely my views as an individual Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission” or “SEC”) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the full Commission or my fellow Commissioners.

US Treasury Department Releases Guidance To Boost American Clean Energy Manufacturing

Date 12/05/2023

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America strategy, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today released guidance that provides detailed information about the domestic content bonus under the Inflation Reduction Act for clean energy projects and facilities that meet American manufacturing and sourcing requirements. The guidance was developed in partnership with the Department of Energy and Department of Transportation.   

Moscow Exchange: Updated Constituents List For OFZ Zero Coupon Yield Curve To Come Into Force On 15 May 2023

Date 12/05/2023

On 15 May 2023, the following updated constituents list for OFZ Zero Coupon Yield Curve will come into force.

IOSCO Encourages Regulators, Responsible Entities And Trading Venues To Review And Adopt Good Practices For ETFs

Date 12/05/2023

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published Good Practices Relating to the Implementation of the IOSCO Principles for Exchange Traded Funds covering effective product structuring, disclosure, liquidity provision, and volatility control mechanisms.

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Summary - 12 May 2023

Date 12/05/2023

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ESMA Finds High Degree Of Concentration In Natural Gas Derivatives Markets

Date 12/05/2023

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets and securities regulator, has published a study on the structure and functioning of EU natural gas derivatives markets, and potential risks for financial stability.

Bank Of England - Asset Purchase Facility: Corporate Bond Sales Programme – Market Notice 12 May 2023

Date 12/05/2023

This supplementary Market Notice describes the Bank of England’s updated operational approach for the programme of sales of corporate bonds held in the Asset Purchase Facility (APF). The changes to auction structure will take effect in the week beginning 15 May 2023.

ReFuels Lists On Euronext Growth Oslo

Date 12/05/2023

• 20th listing on Euronext and third listing of the year on Oslo Børs

• NOK 53.2 million raised and market capitalisation of approximately NOK 1.5 billion

• United Kingdoms' leading alternative refueling infrastructure provider

Shanghai Stock Exchange Revises And Releases Guidelines For Key Points Of Infrastructure REITs Review

Date 12/05/2023

To implement the requirements of the General Office of the State Council's Opinions on Further Revitalizing Existing Assets and Expanding Effective Investments and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)'s Notice on Further Promoting Regular Issuance of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in the Infrastructure Sector, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), under the guidance of the CSRC, revised and released the Guidelines of Shanghai Stock Exchange for the Application of Rules for the Publicly Offered Infrastructure Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) No. 1 - Key Points of Review (for Trial Implementation) (2023 Revision) (hereinafter referred to as Guidelines for Key Points of REITs Review) on May 12, 2023.