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SIFMA Statement On DOL Announcement Of Delay Of PTE Enforcement

Date 25/10/2021

SIFMA released the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO, today regarding an announcement by the Department of Labor on a temporary delay of the enforcement effective date for Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02:

“We appreciate that the Department recognized the industry needs additional time to comply with Class Exemption 2020-02, and we thank the Department for the relief provided by in the notice issued today.  We will continue to work with the Department on our shared goal of a smooth and effective implementation of this important exemption.”

U.S. Department Of The Treasury Announces Appointment Of Ventris Gibson As Deputy Director Of The U.S. Mint

Date 25/10/2021

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the appointment of Ventris Gibson to serve as Deputy Director of the U.S Mint. Ms. Gibson brings decades of senior federal service to the role and is a United States Navy veteran. She will serve as Acting Director, making her the first Black person to head this bureau.

Federal Reserve Board Announces It Will Host A Series Of Diversity And Inclusion Conferences In November

Date 25/10/2021

The Federal Reserve Board announced on Monday that it will host a series of diversity and inclusion conferences in November focused on the experiences that underrepresented groups have as they participate in the economy, the economics profession, central banking, and finance. Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell will provide opening remarks at each event.

TripleBlind Accelerates Data Sharing Capabilities Of Alternative Data Platform Eagle Alpha Through New Partnership

Date 25/10/2021

TripleBlind, the private data sharing company that offers proprietary cryptographically-enforced data privacy solution, today announced a new partnership with Eagle Alpha, the pioneer connecting the universe of alternative data. Through this partnership, organizations, principally investment firms, can more quickly and comprehensively analyze companies to generate more effective valuations during mergers and acquisitions, and identify strategies to create new value post-financial events.

A Coordinated Strategy To Advance Racial Equity At The US Treasury - By: Deputy Secretary Of The US Treasury, Wally Adeyemo

Date 25/10/2021

President Biden has made clear since Day One that advancing racial equity is not just a moral priority for our country—it is also critical to our economic success. Taking steps to unlock the unrealized potential of underserved communities makes our economy stronger and benefits all Americans. This is one reason why the Department of the Treasury is focused on advancing racial equity. This informed our decision to create a dedicated Office of Recovery Programs and has flowed through the policy and operational decisions we’ve made to implement the historic American Rescue Plan. At every step, our commitment to racial equity has been front and center.

Notice Of Election Released For CalPERS Board Special Election - Seat Represents Active Public Agency Members

Date 25/10/2021

CalPERS has issued the official Notice of Election for the upcoming special election of a Public Agency representative to the CalPERS Board of Administration.

U.S. Department Of The Treasury Appoints First Counselor For Racial Equity

Date 25/10/2021

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen announced the appointment of Janis Bowdler to serve as the Department’s first Counselor for Racial Equity. Ms. Bowdler will be charged with coordinating Treasury’s efforts to advance racial equity including engaging with diverse communities throughout the country and to identify and mitigate barriers to accessing benefits and opportunities with the Department.

Fiserv And Bakkt Innovate On Mainstream Use Of Crypto Assets For Leading Global Merchants

Date 25/10/2021

Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, today announced a strategic relationship with Bakkt (NYSE: BKKT), a trusted digital asset platform that enables consumers to buy, sell, send and spend a range of digital assets. The combination of expansive capabilities from Fiserv, including the ability to move funds into and out of mobile wallets, with Bakkt’s digital asset platform will enable practical uses of crypto and emerging asset classes.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security TSLA-RM

Date 25/10/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 25.10.2021, 19-41 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 75907) and initial margins (up to 32.5 %) for the security TSLA-RM were changed. New values are available here

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters For New Shares

Date 25/10/2021

New shares will be accepted to margin trading starting from November 1, 2021.