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FSB And IMF Publish 2021 Progress Report On The G20 Data Gaps Initiative

Date 07/10/2021

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) today published the Sixth Progress Report - Countdown to December 2021 on the implementation of the Second Phase of the G20 Data Gaps Initiative (DGI-2).

The New York Department Of Financial Services And Empire State Development Award $5 Million In Grants To Expand Affordable Banking Services In Underserved Communities

Date 07/10/2021

• Awards to Community Banks will Increase Access to Safe, Affordable Bank Accounts, Financial Literacy Programs, and Small Loans to New Yorkers Living in Historically Underserved and Redlined Communities
• List of Community Development Financial Institutions Receiving Awards Here

Canadian Securities Regulators Strongly Support The Establishment Of The International Sustainability Standards Board In Canada

Date 07/10/2021

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) strongly supports the establishment of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and the Canadian offer to host the ISSB headquarters in Canada.

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

Date 07/10/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 07.10.2021, 23-47 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 3449) and initial margins (up to 66.25 %) for the security NIO-RM were changed. New values are available here

Canadian Securities Regulators Implement Eight Initiatives To Reduce Regulatory Burden For Investment Funds

Date 07/10/2021

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published amendments that implement eight initiatives to reduce regulatory burden for investment funds. The changes eliminate duplicative requirements, streamline regulatory approvals and processes, and codify frequently granted exemptions from certain requirements.

TMX Group Equity Financing Statistics – September 2021

Date 07/10/2021

TMX Group today announced its financing activity on Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange for September 2021.

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

Date 07/10/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 07.10.2021, 20-47 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 2690) and initial margins (up to 30 %) for the security FCX-RM were changed. New values are available here

PIF, PCP Capital Partners And RB Sports & Media Acquire Newcastle United Football Club

Date 07/10/2021

An investment group led by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and also comprising PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media (the "Investment Group"), has completed the acquisition of 100% of Newcastle United Limited and Newcastle United Football Club Limited ("Newcastle United" or the "Club") from St. James Holdings Limited. All requisite approvals have been obtained from the English Premier League and the acquisition was completed on 7 October 2021.

FTSE Russell: Sustainable Investment Is Now Standard According To Global Asset Owner Survey

Date 07/10/2021

• Sustainable investment is now standard globally: 84% of asset owners are either implementing or evaluating sustainability into their portfolios
• Risk management considerations fuel appetite for sustainable investment, with two thirds stating mitigating long-term investment risk is a key factor
• Globally, climate and carbon are the leading priorities for 67% of respondents, but US asset owners cite social themes as top focus
• Sustainable investment regulation is viewed positively, with 82% seeing it as enabling or potentially enabling

FINRA: New Research: Racial And Ethnic Disparities Persist Among American Households Who Own Taxable Investments - Small, But Encouraging Gains Apparent Among Some Groups

Date 07/10/2021

African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos continue to be underrepresented among investor households in America, despite modest gains by African Americans in recent years, according to new research released by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation).