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Update On Ontario Securities Commission Whistleblower Program Highlights Continuing Success

Date 09/03/2023

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today provided an update on its Whistleblower Program, which has received tips from around the globe that have led to successful enforcement action against 19 respondents and resulted in $9.33 million awarded to whistleblowers.

Canadian Securities Regulators Remind Capital Market Participants Of Upcoming Deadline As They Prepare To Transition To SEDAR+

Date 09/03/2023

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is launching SEDAR+ on June 13, 2023.  SEDAR+ is the new, web-based application for all capital market participants to file, disclose and search for public documents and information filed by issuers in Canada in accordance with applicable securities legislation.  

Intercontinental Exchange Responds To The FTC’s Attempt To Block ICE’s Acquisition Of Black Knight

Date 09/03/2023

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, announced today that it strongly disagrees with, and will vigorously oppose, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s challenge to ICE’s previously announced acquisition of Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE: BKI).

ISDA - IRD Trading Activity Reported In EU, UK And US Markets: Full Year Of 2022 And Fourth Quarter Of 2022

Date 09/03/2023

This report analyzes interest rate derivatives (IRD) trading activity reported in Europe. The analysis is based on transactions publicly reported by 30 European approved publication arrangements (APAs) and trading venues (TVs).

CFTC Market Risk Advisory Committee, March 8, 2023, Scott O’Malia, ISDA Chief Executive, Counterparty Risk & Liquidity Risk

Date 09/03/2023

Good morning and thank you for inviting me to address this meeting of the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC). I’m pleased to introduce the next section of our agenda, focusing on climate risk, market structure and benchmark reform.

The Scramble For Silvergate Alternatives - Kaiko Research: Deep Dive

Date 09/03/2023

Welcome to Deep Dive! Last night, Silvergate decided to voluntarily liquidate, leaving the crypto industry scrambling for banking alternatives. Today, we explore the implications of Silvergate's collapse on cryptocurrency markets and the viability of alternative fiat on-ramps for institutions and exchanges. 

Two Sides Of The Same Coin – Delivering Monetary And Financial Stability Timelessly – Speech By Sarah Breeden, Bank Of England, Executive Director, Financial Stability Strategy And Risk, Given At The University Of Leeds

Date 09/03/2023

Sarah Breeden talks about links between monetary and financial stability. She argues that though complementary - two sides of the same coin - their interaction can be complex. Having two separate committees, the Monetary Policy Committee and Financial Policy Committee, has worked well through multiple tests to date, helped by: shared analysis; building resilience in advance of potential stress; and targeted differentiated operations where needed.

Speech By The UK Economic Secretary Andrew Griffith MP, At A FIX Trading Conference

Date 09/03/2023

Introduction

Good morning everyone and thank you for the invitation to speak to you today.

Supporting Innovation With Guardrails: The Federal Reserve’s Approach To Supervision And Regulation Of Banks’ Crypto-Related Activities, Federal Reserve Vice Chair For Supervision Michael S. Barr At The Peterson Institute For International Economics, Washington, D.C.

Date 09/03/2023

I'm here today to discuss what we have learned from the recent turmoil in the crypto sector and what role supervision and regulation should play in helping banks manage their engagement with the sector and the innovative technologies that support it. Despite recent events, we have not lost sight of the potential transformative effect that these technologies could have on our financial system. And we need to be careful lest regulation lock in the power of incumbents or stifle innovation. But the benefits of innovation can only be realized if appropriate guardrails are in place. I am going to talk about how we are working to provide clarity to the banks we supervise about what we have learned and about our supervisory expectations. I will wrap up by sharing some thoughts on stablecoins.

Joint Statement From The REPO Task Force

Date 09/03/2023

Today, after a virtual meeting, the Deputies of the multilateral Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) Task Force released the following statement on the group’s continued work.