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ASX Celebrates 25 Years Of S&P/ASX Indices

Date 03/04/2025

ASX is today celebrating the 25th anniversary of S&P/ASX indices, which have become the cornerstone of Australia’s financial markets since their introduction in 2000. Over the past quarter-century, the indices have played a critical role for investors in benchmarking performance, supporting investment decisions, and enhancing market transparency for Australian and global investors. 

Comments By Monetary Authority Of Singapore On Market Conditions

Date 03/04/2025

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said today that Singapore’s foreign exchange and money markets continue to function normally.

Scam Alert: Scammers Are Impersonating ASIC In Text Messages

Date 03/04/2025

Key points:

• Scammers are impersonating ASIC by sending text messages which label ‘ASIC’ (known as an alpha tag) as the sender
• ASIC does not send text messages using alpha tags 
• Do not engage and always delete any such message received from ‘ASIC’ 

Rahul Varma Named Acting Director Of CFTC Division Of Market Oversight

Date 02/04/2025

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham today announced Rahul Varma will serve as the Acting Director of the Division of Market Oversight.

Inflation Expectations And Monetary Policymaking, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana D. Kugler, At “Public Talk: Reflections On Recent Economic Developments,” Cosponsored By The Griswold Center For Economic Policy Studies And The Julis-Rabinowitz Center For Public Policy And Finance, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey

Date 02/04/2025

Thank you, Alan, and thank you to the Griswold and Julis-Rabinowitz Centers for the opportunity to speak to you today. As someone who has worked in both the public sector and academia, I applaud the common purpose of both centers in connecting researchers, policymakers, and the private sector to pursue policy ideas that serve the public good.

NZX Shareholder Metrics - March 2025

Date 02/04/2025

Please see attached NZX Limited shareholder metrics for March 2025.

Order Instituting Proceedings - FINRA Proposed Rule Change To Amend The Codes Of Arbitration Procedure To Make Changes To The Arbitrator List Selection Process

Date 02/04/2025

On March 10, 2025, the SEC instituted proceedings to approve or disapprove FINRA's proposal to amend the Codes of Arbitration Procedure for Customer Disputes and Industry Disputes to make changes to certain provisions relating to arbitrator list selection.

SEC: By Building Wealth, Investors Power U.S. Economy

Date 02/04/2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) today announced, as part of April’s National Financial Literacy Month, it will highlight the key role investing plays in both powering the U.S. economy and preparing U.S. investors for their own financial future.

BIS: Basel Committee Finds Türkiye Compliant With Its Net Stable Funding Ratio Standard And Its Large Exposures Framework

Date 02/04/2025

• Basel Committee publishes assessment reports on the implementation of its global standards in Türkiye.
• Assessments find Turkish regulations compliant with the Basel Committee's Net Stable Funding Ratio standard and large exposures framework.
• These publications form part of the Committee's Regulatory Consistency Assessment Programme.

Interactive Brokers Adds Multi-Monitor Support And More To IBKR Desktop Trading Platform Streamlined Design With Powerful Trading Technology

Date 02/04/2025

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, announced updates to IBKR Desktop, a next-generation trading platform for investors who demand simplicity but value Interactive Brokers’ advanced technology. With no platform fees and a user-friendly interface packed with advanced features, clients can easily facilitate simple trades across asset classes and complex order types. The platform is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate, making it suitable for experienced traders and novice investors.