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BOX Exchange - Reminder: Adding Quote Timestamp Field To SAIL Protocol

Date 03/06/2020

BOX Exchange (“BOX”) recently distributed RC-2020-15 which detailed the updates  BOX is making to its SAIL Protocol. The new field will allow BOX to report timestamps to the CAT that are related to quote data on behalf of Market Makers. All BOX Market Makers will be required to support the new field.

New York State Department Of Financial Services And France Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution Sign MOU To Boost International Fintech Cooperation

Date 03/06/2020

• DFS is the First U.S. Financial Services Regulator to Sign Fintech MOU with ACPR
• MOU Promotes Mutual Cross-Border Collaboration in Fintech to Benefit New York and France  
• Agreement Includes Referral Mechanism for Financial Innovators to Help Facilitate Entry Into Both Markets 
• MOU Encourages Sharing of Regulatory Best Practices to Deepen Knowledge of Respective Supervisory Systems, Encourages Responsible Innovation 

NZX Shareholder Metrics - May 2020

Date 03/06/2020

Please see attached NZX Limited shareholder metrics for May 2020.

Whistleblower Files Supplemental SEC Petition Exposing Facebook’s Assistance To White Supremacist Hate Groups

Date 03/06/2020

A confidential whistleblower assisted by the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) today filed a supplement to its 2019 petition to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) calling for sanctions against Facebook for its deception of shareholders and the public.

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.