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CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 12/06/2019

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

SEC Announces 2019 Government-Business Forum To Be Held In Omaha

Date 12/06/2019

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it will host the 38th annual Government-Business Forum on August 14, 2019, in Omaha, Nebraska.  The Forum provides a platform to highlight perceived impediments to capital formation, culminating in recommendations for government and private action to improve the environment for small businesses.  The Forum will be hosted in partnership with the Heider College of Business at Creighton University.

Opening Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz Before The CFTC Market Risk Advisory Committee

Date 12/06/2019

Thank you Commissioner Behnam for convening today’s meeting of the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC).  Today’s meeting has a robust agenda, including exploring climate-related financial market risks and discussing the implementation of EMIR 2.2.  I would like to thank all the presenters and Committee members for their participation and engagement.

CME Group Reaches New Open Interest Record Of 150.4 Million Contracts - Record Driven By Interest Rate Futures And Options Open Interest Surpassing 109 Million - Options Open Interest Reaches Record 96 Million

Date 12/06/2019

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, announced total open interest (OI) reached a record 150,400,590 contracts on June 11. Since the end of 2018, overall OI has grown 30%.

Securities Regulators Encourage Canadians To Help Identify And Stop Senior Financial Abuse

Date 12/06/2019

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is encouraging Canadians to be aware of the signs of financial abuse of seniors as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, 2019. Through a variety of online resources and activities across Canada, the CSA, its members and other senior-focused groups are highlighting the issue and the need to recognize, report and stop financial abuse of seniors.

Cboe Global Markets Announces Date Of Second-Quarter 2019 Earnings Release And Conference Call

Date 12/06/2019

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), one of the world's largest exchange holding companies, today said it will announce its financial results for the second quarter of 2019 before the market opens on Friday, August 2, 2019. A conference call with remarks by the company's senior management will begin at 7:30 a.m. Central Time (CT), 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

‘No-Deal' Brexit: European Commission Takes Stock Of Preparations Ahead Of The June European Council (Article 50)

Date 12/06/2019

Ahead of the June European Council (Article 50), the European Commission has today taken stock – in its fifth Brexit Preparedness Communication – of the European Union's Brexit preparedness and contingency measures, particularly in light of the decision taken on 11 April by the European Council (Article 50), at the request of and in agreement with the United Kingdom, to extend the Article 50 period to 31 October 2019.  

Investigation Into London Capital & Finance Launched - An Investigation Into The Circumstances Surrounding The Collapse Of The Investment Firm And The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Supervision Of The Firm

Date 12/06/2019

• Dame Elizabeth Gloster will lead the investigation into LCF and how the FCA exercised its powers in relation to it
• The findings will be reported to HM Treasury
• HM Treasury will also review the regulation and marketing of the kinds of retail investment products issued by LCF

Opening Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Rostin Behnam Before The Market Risk Advisory Committee

Date 12/06/2019

Introduction

Good morning and welcome to the CFTC’s Market Risk Advisory Committee (“MRAC” or “Committee”).  Since our last meeting in December, we have designated a new MRAC chair, Nadia Zakir.  The MRAC will benefit greatly from Nadia’s experience and knowledge of financial markets and regulatory policy.  I want to thank Chairman Giancarlo and Commissioners Quintenz, Stump, and Berkovitz for being here today.  I also want to thank and acknowledge the MRAC members and invited speakers who will participate on the panels today.

Keynote By ESMA Executive Director Verena Ross At The Global ABS Conference 2019

Date 12/06/2019

ESMA's Executive Director Verena Ross delivered a keynote speech on securitisation at the Global ABS Conference 2019 today in Barcelona, Spain.