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ISDA And AFME Respond To EC’s ESG Consultation

Date 15/06/2022

On June 8, 2022, ISDA and the Association for Financial Markets in Europe submitted a joint response to the European Commission’s consultation on the functioning of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings in the European Union (EU) and ESG factors in credit ratings. In the response, the associations highlight that regulatory intervention should focus on transparency of methodologies and conflict of interest policies, while ensuring requirements do not stifle innovation. The associations did not identify a need for further EU intervention on the incorporation of ESG factors in credit ratings.

Nadex Amends Listing Hours For The Week Of June 20, 2022 For The Juneteenth Holiday

Date 15/06/2022

Nadex will observe the following modified holiday schedule for the 2022 Juneteenth Holiday.

Federal Court Orders California Man To Pay Over $600,000 For Commodity Pool Fraud - Defendant Is An Associated Person Of A Commodity Pool Operator

Date 15/06/2022

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced that the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California entered a consent order on June 7 for a permanent injunction, monetary sanctions, and equitable relief against Daniel Hewko of Fort Bragg, California. 

Canadian Securities Administrators Encourages Older Canadians To Learn About And Watch For Signs Of Financial Abuse

Date 15/06/2022

As part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, 2022, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is launching a public awareness campaign focused on helping older adults identify and protect themselves against financial abuse and scams.

IMF: Conference On The Promotion Of Good Governance And Fight Against Corruption

Date 15/06/2022

On June 13-14, 2022, the IMF’s Africa Training Institute (ATI) and the Department of the Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, and Minerals (ETTIM) of the African Union Commission (AUC) organized a high-level conference in Gaborone on the promotion of good governance and the fight against corruption within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and multiple crises.

Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement

Date 15/06/2022

Overall economic activity appears to have picked up after edging down in the first quarter. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher energy prices, and broader price pressures.

Federal Reserve Board And Federal Open Market Committee Release Economic Projections From The June 14-15 FOMC Meeting

Date 15/06/2022

The attached tables and charts released on Wednesday summarize the economic projections made by Federal Open Market Committee participants in conjunction with the June 14-15 meeting.

CFTC Commissioner Mersinger To Deliver A Keynote Address At The 2022 FIA Commodities Forum

Date 15/06/2022

CFTC Customer Advisory Encourages Older Adults To Stay Alert And Share Information About Fraud - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Is June 15

Date 15/06/2022

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Office of Customer Education and Outreach today issued the customer advisory, Be Alert and Share Information to Help Seniors Avoid Fraud, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The advisory encourages older adults to stay alert to fraud—especially on social media—and to share information that could help others avoid fraud.

BIS: Basel Committee Issues Principles For The Effective Management And Supervision Of Climate-Related Financial Risks

Date 15/06/2022

• Basel Committee issues principles for the effective management and supervision of climate-related financial risks.
• The principles seek to improve banks' risk management and supervisors' practices related to climate-related financial risks.
• The publication of the principles is part of the Committee's holistic approach to addressing climate-related financial risks to the global banking system.