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CME Group: Micro E-mini Equity Options Surpass 1.5 Million Contracts Traded

Date 23/06/2021

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that its Micro E-mini Equity options surpassed 1.5 million contracts traded on Friday, June 18.

CFTC Charges Texas Man And His Company With Forex Fraud

Date 23/06/2021

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced today that it has filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas against Troy Mason of Houston, Texas and his Texas-based company, ZTegrity, Inc., charging them with fraudulent solicitation and failing to register with the CFTC as required by the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

BIS: Annual Economic Report 2021

Date 23/06/2021

A chapter on CBDCs was pre-released on 23 June; the remaining chapters of the Annual Economic Report 2021 and the Annual Report 2020/21 will be released on 29 June.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters On Securities Market - Update

Date 23/06/2021

CCP NCC changes PcH_max parameter value that defines price up limit on Securities market starting from June 24, 2021:

BIS: Central Bank Digital Currencies Herald A New Chapter For The Monetary System

Date 23/06/2021

• Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) open a new chapter for money grounded on trust in the central bank. As a technologically advanced representation of money, a CBDC can further the public interest.

• CBDCs function best as part of a two-tier system, with the bulk of the customer-facing activities taken on by banks and other payment service providers.
• The most promising design for general use is a CBDC built on a digital identity scheme, safeguarding data privacy while offering protection against illicit activity and potentially streamlining cross-border payments. 

UK Financial Conduct Authority Appoints David Anthony Scott As Interim General Counsel And Raj Parker As A Senior Legal Adviser

Date 23/06/2021

The FCA has appointed David Anthony Scott as its Interim General Counsel.

Refinitiv Launches Platform For Wealth Management Firms And Their Active Trader Customers - Platform Allows Wealth Firms To Offer A Superior Trading Ecosystem For Active Self-Directed Investors Powered By Detailed, Timely Information And Insights, Making For An Integrated Digital Experience.

Date 23/06/2021

Refinitiv today announced the launch of Refinitiv Active Investor for wealth managers and their customers.  Active Investor provides advanced technology along with a fully customisable look and feel that enables wealth management firms to optimise their brand identity, while giving self-directed investors looking for a more comprehensive trading platform, the flexibility to seamlessly invest their way.  

CME Group And Mayor Lightfoot Award Scholarships For Star Scholars To Continue Education At Four-Year Colleges And Universities

Date 23/06/2021

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, and Chicago Mayor   Lori Lightfoot have awarded 25 Star Scholars with scholarships towards earning a degree at a four-year college or university. The award recipients recently graduated from City Colleges of Chicago with an associate degree and will receive a $5,000 scholarship from CME Group to continue their education, helping create more equitable opportunities for hardworking students in Chicago.

Federal Reserve Announces It Will Continue Its Fed Listens Initiative In 2021 To Learn From A Broad Range Of Individuals, Households, And Communities About The Economic Recovery From The COVID-19 Pandemic

Date 23/06/2021

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced that it would continue its Fed Listens initiative in 2021 to learn from a broad range of individuals, households, and communities about the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The Standards Advisory Panel - May 2021

Date 23/06/2021

The latest meeting of the Standards Advisory Panel (SAP).