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Statement Regarding Treasury's Report On Nonbank Financials, Fintech, And Innovation, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton

Date 31/07/2018

Today, the Treasury Department issued its fourth and final core principles report on nonbank financials, fintech, and innovation. These reports clearly and comprehensively frame many of the key issues in our financial markets. The reports have informed — and will continue to inform the regulation of our markets. The Treasury reports have made an extremely valuable contribution to the SEC’s mission, and, importantly, to investors in our capital markets.
EBA Updates The Joint Committee Guidelines On Complaints-Handling To Extend Their Scope Of Application

Date 31/07/2018

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today an update to the Joint Committee (JC) Guidelines on complaints-handling, which includes an extension of their scope of application to the authorities supervising the new institutions established under the revised Payment Service Directive (PSD2) and the Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD). This extension will ensure that an identical set of requirements for complaints-handling continues to apply to all financial institutions across the banking, investment and insurance sectors. This will provide consumers with the same level of protection, irrespective of which regulated product or service they are purchasing and which regulated institution they are purchasing it from.
Eid Al Adha Holiday For The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul)

Date 31/07/2018

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) is pleased to announce that Eid Al Adha will commence on 16-8-2018 (5 of Dhu al-Hijjah1439). Accordingly trading will be as follows:
- Trading will discontinue at the end of trading day 16-8-2018 (5 of Dhu al-Hijjah1439).
- Trading will resume after the holiday on 26-8-2018 (15 of Dhu al-Hijjah1439).
EBA Publishes Final Draft Technical Standards Defining The Homogeneity Of The Underlying Exposures In Securitisation

Date 31/07/2018

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) setting out conditions for securitisation to be deemed homogeneous. Homogeneity is one of the crucial requirements for a securitisation transaction to be assessed as simple, transparent and standardised (‘STS') and to be eligible for more risk-sensitive risk weights under the new EU securitisation framework. Homogeneity is also a key element for investors when assessing the underlying risks and performing their due diligence. The RTS are part of 28 mandates assigned to the EBA within its important role in implementation of the new securitisation framework.
Dubai Mercantile Exchange Sets A New Open Interest Record Of 71.6 Million Barrels Of Crude Oil

Date 31/07/2018

Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME), the premier international energy futures and commodities exchange in the Middle East, reported a new exchange-wide open interest record of 71,586 lots on 31 July 2018. This total is equivalent to almost 71.6 million barrels of crude oil.

EBA Publishes Final Draft Technical Standards On Home-Host Cooperation Under PSD2PLATFORM

Date 31/07/2018

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its final draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) specifying the framework for cooperation and the exchange of information between competent authorities under the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2). The RTS also clarify the type of information as well as the templates to be used by payment institutions when reporting to the competent authorities of the host Member States on the payment business activities carried out in their territories. These RTS help consumers use payments services with confidence across the EU as they ensure consistent and efficient supervision of payment institutions operating across borders.
CFTC Sues Forex Dealer For Registration And Disclosure Violations - JAFX, Ltd. Solicits U.S. Retail Customers To Trade Forex Without Registering As A Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer

Date 31/07/2018

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah against JAFX, Ltd. (JAFX), a/k/a JAFX, EOOD, of Sofia, Bulgaria and Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The CFTC Complaint alleges that, from at least September 2016 and continuing to the present, JAFX operates as a retail foreign exchange (forex) dealer, without being registered with the CFTC, as required, and that it fails to provide customers with the required Risk Disclosure Statement.
US Treasury Releases Report On Nonbank Financials, Fintech, And Innovation

Date 31/07/2018

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released a report identifying improvements to the regulatory landscape that will better support nonbank financial institutions, embrace financial technology, and foster innovation.
FIA Report: B3 Is The Third Largest Derivatives Exchange In The World - The Brazilian Exchange Was One Of The Fastest Growing In Derivatives Volume During The First Half Of 2018

Date 31/07/2018

B3, the Brazilian Exchange, was the third largest derivatives exchange in the world considering the first half 2018 volume ranking from FIA (Futures Industry Association).
MNI Chicago Business Barometer Rises To 65.5 in July - New Orders, Production Bolstered As Prices Paid Hits 10-Year High

Date 31/07/2018

The MNI Chicago Business Barometer rose to a six-month high of 65.5 in June, up 1.4 points from 64.1 in June.