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Sir Eion - NZX Recognises A Giant Of The Capital Markets

Date 14/06/2021

The NZX Board and Management today recognised the passing of a “giant of the capital markets” in New Zealand, Sir Eion Edgar.

MIAX Options Exchange - Updates To The SPIKES Special Settlement Auction Settlement Reference Price Opening Width And SPIKES Valid And Priority Quote Width Tables

Date 14/06/2021

Due to sustained market volatility, MIAX Options will continue to use the Settlement Reference Price Opening Width and Valid and Priority Quote Width tables detailed in MIAX Options Regulatory Circular 2021-04 for opening the SPY July 16, 2021 options used in the June 16, 2021 SPIKES Special Settlement Auction.

ISDA Launches MyLibrary Digital Documentation Platform

Date 14/06/2021

ISDA has launched a new digital documentation platform, aimed at improving the ability of firms to efficiently access and navigate ISDA documents.

Joint Forum Of Canadian Financial Market Regulators Engages With Industry And Investor Groups On Investment Fee Transparency

Date 14/06/2021

The Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators (Joint Forum) held its annual meeting on June 10, 2021. The Joint Forum brings together members of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR), the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) and representatives from the Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations (CISRO), as well as from the Mortgage Broker Regulators’ Council of Canada (MBRCC).

Cboe Global Markets Announces New Community Engagement Program, Cboe Empowers

Date 14/06/2021

• Cboe Empowers to provide mentorship, scholarship and guidance to under-resourced students from elementary school to college and beyond
• Program initially launched in Chicago with support from Greenwood Project, Working in the Schools

SEC Awards Approximately $3 Million To Two Whistleblowers

Date 14/06/2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an aggregate award of approximately $3 million to two whistleblowers whose information and assistance led to a successful SEC enforcement action.  The whistleblowers separately and independently provided SEC staff with valuable information and ongoing assistance, which included participating in multiple interviews with the staff and providing helpful documents. 

Naïm Abou-Jaoudé, CEO Of CANDRIAM, Elected New President Of EFAMA - EFAMA Appoints New Board Of Directors

Date 14/06/2021

On the occasion of its annual meeting held on Friday 11 June, EFAMA’s General Meeting (GM) elected Naïm Abou-Jaoudé, CEO of CANDRIAM, as President for a two-year term, running until June 2023.

Moving Forward Or Falling Back? Statement On Chair Gensler’s Regulatory Agenda, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, SEC Commissioner Elad L. Roisman, June 14, 2021

Date 14/06/2021

Last Friday, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs released the Spring 2021 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Action (“Agenda”), which includes the SEC Chair’s Agenda. While there are important and timely items on the list, including rules related to transfer agents and government securities alternative trading systems, the Agenda is missing some other important rulemakings, including rules to provide clarity for digital assets, allow companies to compensate gig workers with equity, and revisit proxy plumbing. Perhaps the absence of these rules is attributable to the regrettable decision to spend our scarce resources to undo a number of rules the Commission just adopted.

U.S. Department Of The Treasury Announces Key Staff Appointments

Date 14/06/2021

Today, the United States Department of the Treasury announced three key additions to Treasury staff. These distinguished and diverse individuals join Treasury prepared to deliver results for the American people. 

Renee Jones To Join SEC As Director Of Corporation Finance; John Coates Named SEC General Counsel

Date 14/06/2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Renee Jones has been appointed Director of the Division of Corporation Finance. John Coates, the Division’s current Acting Director, has been named SEC General Counsel. Both appointments are effective June 21, 2021.