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Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham On Swap Data Reporting Settlement Order And The Examination Process

Date 01/10/2024

I am pleased that the CFTC has provided substantial credit to Barclays Bank PLC, a non-U.S. swap dealer, for self-reporting, cooperation, and remediation efforts, including two issues previously identified in a National Futures Association (NFA) exam and self-disclosed to the CFTC pursuant to the swap dealer annual compliance report requirement. This is a move in the right direction for the CFTC, and is a return to a more normal and rational approach to enforcement actions for operational or technical issues with no misconduct, harm to clients, or financial losses.

CFTC Orders Barclays to Pay $4 Million For Swap Reporting Violations

Date 01/10/2024

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced an order filing and simultaneously settling charges against Barclays Bank PLC for violations of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and CFTC regulations relating to swap reporting. Barclays is registered with the CFTC as a swap dealer. 

ACER Calls For Improvements In ENTSOs’ 2024 Draft TYNDP Scenarios To Comply With Its Framework Guidelines

Date 01/10/2024

ACER publishes today its Opinion on the compliance of the draft joint Scenarios Report for the Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) 2024 with ACER’s Framework Guidelines.

Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer: Farmer Sentiment Reaches Lowest Levels Since 2016 As Income Expectations Weaken

Date 01/10/2024

In September, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded its lowest readings since March 2016. Declining income expectations pushed farmer sentiment down as the barometer fell 12 points to 88, and the Index of Future Expectations dropped 14 points to 94. The Index of Current Conditions also fell 7 points to 76, which nearly matched levels seen in April 2020, during the height of COVID-19 concerns for farmers. This month's survey was conducted from Sept. 9-13, 2024.

Deutsche Börse Cash Market Trading Volumes In September 2024

Date 01/10/2024

Deutsche Börse’s cash markets generated a turnover of €103.83 billion in September (previous year: 95.07 billion / previous month: €98.76 billion).

Nasdaq Nordic And Baltic Markets Trading Statistics September 2024

Date 01/10/2024

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today publishes monthly trade statistics for the Nordic and Baltic markets. Below follows a summary of the statistics for September 2024:

EEX’s Contract As EU Common Auction Platform For Emission Allowances Extended Until End Of 2026

Date 01/10/2024

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) will host the Europe-wide primary market emissions auctions until 31 December 2026, following the extension of the original five-year contract.

ESAs Appoint Director To Lead Their DORA Joint Oversight

Date 01/10/2024

The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – ESAs) have appointed Marc Andries to lead their new joint Directorate in charge of oversight activities for critical third-party providers established by the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Marc Andries takes up his new role as Director for DORA joint oversight on 1 October 2024.

Bank Of England, UK Financial Conduct Authority, The Working Group On Sterling Risk-Free Reference Rates - The End Of LIBOR

Date 01/10/2024

Yesterday, 30 September 2024, the remaining synthetic LIBOR settings were published for the last time and LIBOR came to an end. All 35 LIBOR settings have now permanently ceased.

BME Growth Welcomes OPTARE SOLUTIONS

Date 01/10/2024

• It is the third company to join BME Growth in 2024