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Ontario Securities Commission Announces Continuous Disclosure Advisory Committee Members

Date 04/07/2018

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced today the new membership of its Continuous Disclosure Advisory Committee (CDAC).

Canadian Securities Regulators Publish MFDA Oversight Review Report

Date 04/07/2018

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today released the Oversight Review Report of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA). The report evaluates whether selected regulatory processes were effective, efficient, and were applied consistently and fairly, and whether the MFDA complied with the terms and conditions of its recognition orders.

Mandatory Notification Of Trades - Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA

Date 04/07/2018

In connection with a monthly share savings plan for employees of subsidiaries, Oslo Børs VPS Holding has allotted 3265 shares to employees. New holding is 10377 shares. 

Borsa Italiana Monthly Update June 2018

Date 04/07/2018

Click here to download Borsa Italiana's monthly update for June 2018.

Duo In Charge Of Tackling Crypto Crime In UK Offering 'More Excuses Than Explanations' - Reaction From Julian Dixon, Fortytwo Data

Date 04/07/2018

Money laundering in the UK is now “a very big problem” admitted Donald Toon, Director of Prosperity at the NCA, and Mark Thompson, Interim Director of the SFO, to a Treasury Committee earlier this afternoon, with the pair conceding that £150 billion or more is laundered here annually.

Dubai Mercantile Exchange Welcomes Growing Use Of Oman Benchmark

Date 04/07/2018

Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME), the premier international energy futures and commodities exchange in the Middle East, welcomes the announcement earlier today of Saudi Aramco’s commitment to use the DME Oman crude oil benchmark in its Asian pricing formula.

Opinions From The ESRB And The EBA Regarding Changed Method For Application Of The Risk Weight Floor For Swedish Mortgages

Date 04/07/2018

The ESRB and the EBA have submitted their Opinions to the European Council, the European Commission and Finansinspektionen regarding Finansinspektionen's intention to change its method for the application of the current risk weight floor for Swedish mortgages.

Saudi Aramco Rebalances Its Asia Crude Oil Benchmark

Date 04/07/2018

Saudi Aramco announced that it is adjusting its Asia crude oil pricing marker in an effort to increase the overall reliability of its crude oil pricing.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Directory Of Financial Services Workers Announcement - Analysis By Duff & Phelps

Date 04/07/2018

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today proposed a new Directory to help consumers and firms check the status and history of individuals working in financial services.

Mark Turner, Managing Director at regulatory consultancy Duff & Phelps, comments:

On the context:

• “The introduction of the Directory is a positive development for both firms and customers and it’s good to see that the FCA has listened to the concerns raised through the consultation process.
• “It fills the problematic void that would have otherwise existed where most currently registered individuals would no longer be visible on a public register. 

CREDI Indicates Increased Optimism Among Banks As Well As Improved Credit Terms

Date 04/07/2018

In the July issue of the Catella Real Estate Debt Indicator (CREDI), the Main index increases from 50.5 to 54.3, which is the strongest index score since September 2015. Property companies and banks have a positive view of the development of the credit market, while the bond market is showing signs of levelling out.