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IMF Executive Board Approves US$143 Million Disbursement To Sierra Leone To Address The COVID-19 Pandemic

Date 03/06/2020

• The COVID 19 pandemic is taking a heavy toll on Sierra Leone’s economy, jeopardizing hard-won gains since the Ebola health crisis.
• The IMF approved the disbursement of US$143 million under the Rapid Credit Facility to support the authorities’ response to the pandemic.
• The Sierra Leonean authorities are taking decisive and welcome actions to contain the pandemic and its socio-economic impact.

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 03/06/2020

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available.

IMF Executive Board Approves US$99 Million Disbursement Under The Rapid Financing Instrument To Mongolia To Address The COVID-19 Pandemic

Date 03/06/2020

• The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a large toll on economic activity in Mongolia, giving rise to urgent budget and balance of payments needs.
• To support Mongolia, the IMF has approved the request for emergency financial assistance under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) of about US$99 million.
• This emergency financial assistance will help support foreign exchange reserves, create fiscal space for essential pandemic-related expenditure, and catalyze donor support.

Autorité Des Marchés Financiers: Report Concerning The Sale Of Insurance Products By Dealers

Date 03/06/2020

The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) today published the 2016–2018 Insurer Disclosure Analysis Report – The offering of insurance products by automobile and recreational and leisure vehicle dealers in Québec (pdf - 739 KB)This link will open in a new window. Using the picture of practices provided by this report, the AMF will, over the coming months, be able to measure the effects of new actions aimed at enhancing existing commercial practices in this market.

Cboe Global Markets Reports May 2020 Trading Volume

Date 03/06/2020

• Options ADV up 18 percent over May 2019
• U.S. Equities ADV up 66 percent over May 2019
• Cboe EDGX Options Exchange monthly ADV of more than one million contracts a new all-time high

Alberta Securities Commission Encourages Greater Financial Awareness During Seniors Month - One-Third Of Albertans 55+ Believe They Have Been Approached With A Potential Fraud Through Someone They Know

Date 03/06/2020

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has launched a month-long senior outreach campaign across Alberta in recognition of Seniors Month (June) and World Elder Abuse Day (June 15, 2020) to highlight the importance of financial knowledge for seniors.

Federal Reserve Board Announces An Expansion In The Number And Type Of Entities Eligible To Directly Use Its Municipal Liquidity Facility

Date 03/06/2020

The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced an expansion in the number and type of entities eligible to directly use its Municipal Liquidity Facility (MLF). Under the new terms, all U.S. states will be able to have at least two cities or counties eligible to directly issue notes to the MLF regardless of population. Governors of each state will also be able to designate two issuers in their jurisdictions whose revenues are generally derived from operating government activities (such as public transit, airports, toll facilities, and utilities) to be eligible to directly use the facility.

CME Group Chairman And Chief Executive Officer And Chief Financial Officer To Present At Piper Sandler Global Exchange & Fintech Virtual Conference

Date 03/06/2020

CME Group announced today that Terry Duffy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and John Pietrowicz, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Piper Sandler Global Exchange & FinTech Virtual Conference on Thursday, June 4, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). 

SIX Extends DocHub Platform Reach Through Finnova

Date 03/06/2020

SIX, the Swiss financial data expert, announces that DocHub, the Regulatory Document Hub from SIX, is available as of today to the wider Swiss financial market through Finnova, a leading Swiss provider of software and services.

Tradeweb: May Trading Holds Steady Amid Falling Volatility

Date 03/06/2020

Average daily volume (ADV) across rates, credit, equities and money markets for Tradeweb Markets was $791.7 billion (bn) in May 2020, an increase of 7.2 percent (%) year over year (YoY). Average daily trades for the month totaled 49,598.