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Monetary Authority Of Singapore Sets Out Enforcement Outcomes And Priorities In Inaugural Enforcement Report

Date 20/03/2019

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) published its inaugural Enforcement Reporttoday. The report outlines MAS’ enforcement priorities and provides greater accountability and transparency into the actions taken against breaches of MAS’ rules and regulations. The report will be published every 18 months.

B3: Ibovespa Hits 100 Thousand Points

Date 19/03/2019

The Brazilian capital market reached a very important milestone. Our main index – created in 1968: the Ibovespa  exceeded 100,000 points for the first time in its history.

Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Bulletin: Margin And Capital Requirements For Covered Swap Entities: Interim Final Rule - No-Deal Brexit

Date 19/03/2019

Summary

This interim final rule addresses a covered swap entity's ability to service its cross-border clients in the event that the United Kingdom withdraws from the European Union without a negotiated withdrawal agreement.

CME Group Announces Record COMEX Copper Options Open Interest

Date 19/03/2019

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced COMEX Copper options open interest reached a record 62,220 contracts on March 18, surpassing the previous record of 56,674 contracts set on February 22

Central Bank Independence As A Prerequisite For Financial Stability - Speech By Richard Sharp, Member Of The Financial Policy Committee, Bank Of England - Given At The Cass Business School, London

Date 19/03/2019

In his final speech as an external member of the Financial Policy Committee, Richard Sharp reflects on the independence of the committee and its achievements. He says the committee functions well, is effective and adds to our financial credibility.

European Commission - Press Statement By Michel Barnier Following The General Affairs Council (Article 50)

Date 19/03/2019

Ladies and gentlemen,

Last week, the House of Commons voted against the Withdrawal Agreement and against a “no-deal” scenario.

But voting against “no deal” does not prevent it from happening.

Everyone should now finalise all preparations for a “no deal” scenario.

ESMA Publishes Its Data Operational Plan Under A No-Deal Brexit Scenario

Date 19/03/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today published a statement in relation to the impact on ESMA’s databases and IT systems of a no-deal Brexit scenario on 29 March 2019.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Statement On Share Trading Obligations

Date 19/03/2019

The FCA's response to ESMA’s statement on share trading obligations under MiFID II(link is external).

ESMA’s Application Of The Trading Obligation For Shares Following A No-Deal Brexit

Date 19/03/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a statement on the impact on the MiFIR trading obligation for shares (TO) of the United Kingdom (UK) leaving the European Union (EU) on 29 March 2019 without a withdrawal agreement (no-deal Brexit), and without an equivalence decision for the UK by the European Commission (EC).

Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Fines Citibank, N.A. $25 Million For Violating The Fair Housing Act

Date 19/03/2019

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today assessed a $25 million civil money penalty against Citibank, N.A., for violations of the Fair Housing Act.