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“Resilience And Adaptability In An Ever-Changing Fund Management Industry” – Keynote Speech By Mr Teo Kok Ming, Executive Director (Investment Intermediaries), Monetary Authority Of Singapore, At The Investment Management Association Of Singapore’s 11th Regulatory Forum On 2 July 2025

Date 02/07/2025

1. Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to this year’s forum.

2. 2025 has been characterised by significant uncertainty in the global macro landscape.

1. Geopolitical tensions and conflicts persist in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, with no clear signs of resolution.
2. The unexpected announcement of tariffs earlier this year raised the risk of trade wars, disrupted supply chains, and led to volatility spikes in financial markets.
3. These developments not only affect the confidence of businesses and consumers in the real economy but also challenge fund managers worldwide to cope with the unpredictability.

Japan Securities Clearing Corporation: Launch Of Regulatory Reporting Leveraging DRR & CDM

Date 02/07/2025

As announced in the press release dated January 15, 2025, titled "Global Standardization of Regulatory Reporting Leveraging DRR & CDM," JSCC has been exploring a framework for regulatory reporting leveraging DRR and CDM as part of adapting to a new global standardized framework. We are pleased to announce that we commenced parallel production operations as planned on June 27, 2025.

NZX: Anna Scott Resigns From Smart

Date 02/07/2025

NZX advises that Smart Chief Executive Anna Scott has resigned following her appointment to lead the New Zealand office of a global financial services group from 1 October 2025.

Crypto Asset Exchange-Traded Products, SEC Division Of Corporation Finance

Date 01/07/2025

As part of an effort to provide greater clarity on the application of the federal securities laws to crypto assets, the Division of Corporation Finance is providing its views on the application of certain disclosure requirements under the federal securities laws to offerings and registrations of securities by issuers of crypto asset exchange-traded products (“crypto asset ETPs”). Crypto asset ETPs are investment products that are listed and traded on national securities exchanges. They are typically structured as trusts that hold assets which consist of spot crypto assets or derivative instruments that reference crypto assets. These trusts are issuers of securities who must register their offerings and classes of securities under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”) and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), respectively. Issuers of crypto asset ETPs are also subject to the anti-fraud provisions of the federal securities laws. However, the crypto asset ETPs addressed in this statement are not registered as investment companies under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Nasdaq Announces The Board Of Directors Of Its U.S. Exchanges

Date 01/07/2025

Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced the election of all nominated directors to the boards of the U.S. exchanges operated by the company, which include The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, Nasdaq PHLX LLC, Nasdaq BX, Inc., Nasdaq ISE, LLC, Nasdaq MRX, LLC, and Nasdaq GEMX, LLC:

• Kathlyn Card Beckles, Chief Legal Officer, Verisk Analytics, Inc.
• Michael J. Curran, Retired Chairman and CEO, Boston Stock Exchange
• Anne Marie Darling, Group Co-Chief Operating Officer and Barclays Execution Services Co-Chief Executive Officer, Barclays
• Kevin Kennedy, EVP, North American Markets, Nasdaq
• Thomas A. Kloet, Retired CEO and Executive Director, TMX Group Limited
• Anita Lynch, Former Chief Data Officer, New Relic, Inc.
• David Rosato, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, Eastern Bancshares
• Andrew J. Schultz, Head of Strategic Options Business, The Susquehanna International Group of Companies
• Elizabeth Wideman, SVP and Senior Deputy General Counsel, Comcast Corporation
• Thomas A. Wittman, Retired EVP and Head of Global Trading and Market Services, Nasdaq

Acting Comptroller Of The US Currency Discusses Importance Of Homeownership

Date 01/07/2025

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney E. Hood discussed homeownership as a pathway to financial inclusion and generational wealth in remarks at the Detroit REACh Homebuyers Fair, held in recognition of National Homeownership Month on June 28.

MIAX Exchange Group - Options Markets - Fee Change To Extend Historical Open-Close Report Data Discount

Date 01/07/2025

On June 30, 2025, MIAX Options Exchange, MIAX Pearl Options Exchange, MIAX Emerald Options Exchange, and MIAX Sapphire Options Exchange filed with the SEC to extend the following discount for historical data requests to current monthly subscribers of the Open-Close Report:

1. From July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, any single purchase of $20,000 or more of historical End-of-Day Open-Close Report data and/or historical Intra-Day Open-Close Report data by an existing subscriber to the End-of-Day or Intra-Day Open-Close Report, will receive a 20% discount when the subscriber purchases the same category of historical data for which they have a monthly subscription. 
   1. For MIAX Sapphire Options Exchange only, the 20% discount will apply to any single purchase of historical End-of-Day Open-Close Report data and/or historical Intra-Day Open-Close Report data by an existing subscriber to the End-of-Day or Intra-Day Open-Close Report, when the subscriber purchases the same category of historical data for which they have a monthly subscription

Moscow Exchange Trading Volumes In June 2025

Date 01/07/2025

In June 2025, total trading volumes across Moscow Exchange's markets was RUB 125.9 trln.

Issues Revisited: Titles, Amendments To Rule 15c2-12 Undertakings And Voluntary, Dave A. Sanchez, Director, SEC Office Of Municipal Securities, Washington D.C., July 1, 2025

Date 01/07/2025

Good afternoon. Thank you to the Government Finance Officers Association (“GFOA”) for inviting me to speak with you today. In my role as the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“Commission” or “SEC”) Director of the Office of Municipal Securities (“Office of Municipal Securities” or “OMS”), I get a front row seat to see how government finance professionals strive to advance the continued integrity of the municipal securities market. However, I also get a front row seat to some concerning behaviors that may impact the investor confidence and transparency of the municipal securities market. 

Statement By US Secretary Of The Treasury Scott Bessent On Passage Of The One, Big, Beautiful Bill In The Senate

Date 01/07/2025

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent issued the following statement upon passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act in the Senate:

“Today’s Senate vote is a major step forward in enacting President Trump’s agenda to revitalize the American economy and provide certainty to households and businesses alike."