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Dr. Maryam Alsuwaidi, Chief Executive Officer, UAE Securities and Commodities Authority, Opening Speech At UASA Fintech Webinar

Date 28/10/2021

Assalam Alaikum, Good Morning

Your Excellency Abdullah Al Salmi, Excellencies, distinguished colleagues from the Union of Arab Securities Authorities and GCC authorities, and dear attendees 

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Issues Prohibition Orders Against Mr Koh Kesheng Stedtson For Dishonest Conduct

Date 28/10/2021

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued six-year prohibition orders (POs) against Mr Koh Kesheng Stedtson, following his convictions in the State Courts for offences involving dishonesty, namely forgery and cheating.

Shanghai Gold Exchange: Promote The Cooperation Of The Global Gold Market In The Post-Pandemic Era - Gold Market Cloud Session Of The 3rd Bund Summit Held In Shanghai

Date 28/10/2021

The 3rd Bund Summit was held in Shanghai from October 22 to October 24, 2021. On Oct 24, Shanghai Gold Exchange (hereinafter referred to as SGE) and the summit committee jointly hosted the  Bund Summit Cloud Session (hereinafter referred to as the Cloud Session) with the theme of "Promote the Cooperation of the Global Gold Market in the Post-Pandemic Era", focusing on the prospects and thoughts on jointly build up a new development pattern of global gold market in the post-pandemic era.

First Bank Taps Backbase To Deliver A Seamless, Unified Digital Experience - New Relationship With Backbase Will Enable First Bank To Innovate Its Digital Offerings At Speed And Scale, Driving Both Top-Line Growth And Bottom-Line Efficiencies

Date 28/10/2021

First Bank, a leading family-owned bank headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, announces today that it has teamed up with Engagement Banking technology provider Backbase to rapidly upgrade its end-to-end digital banking experience, in turn positioning the bank for significant ongoing growth. 

Refinitiv Launches Regulated Tokyo Swap Rate (For Swaps Referencing TONA) To Facilitate Industry Transition From LIBOR

Date 28/10/2021

Refinitiv, a London Stock Exchange Group business, today announced the launch of Tokyo Swap Rate (for swaps referencing TONA) – a new version of Tokyo Swap Rate, the Japanese yen (JPY) interest rate swap (IRS) benchmark family.

ISDA Regional Events 2021 - Chairman Remarks - Eric Litvack, Chairman, ISDA

Date 27/10/2021

 Hello everyone.

It’s great to be able to hold these regional events again after a COVID-induced pause last year. ISDA is a global organization, and I’ve always valued the opportunity to attend the events in each location and meet firsthand with the people who matter most – you, our members, who contribute so much to ISDA’s work and mission, as well as the regulators that oversee these vital markets.

SIFMA Fixed Income Market Close Recommendation In The U.S., The U.K., And Japan For The U.S. Veterans Day Holiday

Date 27/10/2021

SIFMA has confirmed its previous recommendation for a full market close on Thursday, November 11 for the trading of U.S. dollar-denominated fixed income securities in the U.S., U.K., and Japan in observance of the U.S. Veterans Day Holiday.

ISDA SwapsInfo Third Quarter Of 2021 And Year-To-September 30, 2021 Review: Summary

Date 27/10/2021

The latest ISDA SwapsInfo Quarterly Review shows that traded notional for both interest rate derivatives (IRD) and credit derivatives increased during the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020. This summary provides a high-level overview of key trends in the third quarter of 2021 and in the nine months to September 30, 2021.

Nadex Product Schedule For The Japan Holiday On November 3, 2021

Date 27/10/2021

Due to the Japan holiday on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, the Japan 225 contracts will have a modified trading schedule.

ISDA, The Swap - Episode 15: Crypto And Derivatives

Date 27/10/2021

Crypto assets are growing at a rapid pace, with increasing interest from institutional investors, which is driving renewed focus on developing robust standards and legal foundations. Former CFTC chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo talks to ISDA CEO Scott O’Malia.