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Ontario Securities Commission Publishes Paper On Responsive Market Regulation

Date 25/05/2017

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today released A Framework for Responsive Market Regulation, a paper presented at Oxford University that addresses how Canadian regulators are responding to changes in the market while protecting investors.

Alberta Securities Commission Announces The Appointment Of Three New Commission Members

Date 25/05/2017

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is pleased to announce that the Lieutenant Governor in Council has appointed Trudy Curran, ICD.D, Karen Kim, CA, CFA, and James Oosterbaan, ICD.D as ASC members, each for a three-year term expiring on March 31, 2020.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Statement On The Publication Of The FX Global Code

Date 25/05/2017

The FCA welcomes today’s publication of the FX Global Code(link is external). As we set out in our Mission, standards can be a useful way for the industry to police itself in support of our regulatory work and can help firms to communicate expectations of individuals when linked to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Launches Harel, Partner And Cellcom Stock Options

Date 25/05/2017

EBA: Consultation On The Scope Of The Draft Guidelines On Connected Clients (EBA-CP-2017-07)

Date 25/05/2017

The European Banking Authority launched today a consultation focusing on the scope of its draft Guidelines on connected clients, on which it had already sought the stakeholders’ views in July 2016. In the new consultation, the EBA is proposing to extend the scope of these draft Guidelines to the remaining aspects of the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR), the EBA technical standards, and the EBA guidelines where the concept of group of connected client is relevant. The extension of the scope would ensure the consistent application of this concept throughout the CRR and the harmonisation of institutions’ practices. The consultation runs until 26 June 2017.

ESCB Central Banks Welcome The Publication Of Foreign Exchange Global Code Of Conduct

Date 25/05/2017

The European System of Central Banks (ESCB) welcomes the publication of the Foreign Exchange Global Code of Conduct (Code) and related adherence mechanisms material. This is a significant global initiative to promote a robust, fair, liquid, open and transparent foreign exchange (FX) market underpinned by high ethical standards which benefits all wholesale FX market participants. Well-functioning financial markets are important to central banks in ensuring a smooth transmission of monetary policy to the real economy, from which all citizens should ultimately benefit.

EBA Consults On Scope Of Its Draft Guidelines On Connected Clients

Date 25/05/2017

The European Banking Authority launched today a consultation focusing on the scope of its draft Guidelines on connected clients, on which it had already sought the stakeholders' views in July 2016. In the new consultation, the EBA is proposing to extend the scope of these draft Guidelines to the remaining aspects of the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR), the EBA technical standards, and the EBA guidelines where the concept of group of connected client is relevant. The extension of the scope would ensure the consistent application of this concept throughout the CRR and the harmonisation of institutions' practices. The consultation runs until 26 June 2017.

NYSE Group Consolidated Short Interest Report

Date 25/05/2017

NYSE today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of May 15, 2017.

EBA Welcomes Enhanced FX Global Code

Date 25/05/2017

The European Banking Authority (EBA) welcomes the enhancement of the FX Global Code (the Code) and the publication of its May 2017 update. The objective of the Code is to promote a robust, fair, liquid, open, and transparent market underpinned by high ethical standards, which shall benefit all wholesale FX market participants. The Code's guidelines for responsible participation in the FX market are in line with the EBA's work aimed at fostering financial institutions' effective governance and enhanced consumer protection in all areas of financial products and services.

VTB Named Best Trade Finance Bank In Central And Eastern Europe By Global Trade Review

Date 25/05/2017

VTB has been named Best Bank for Trade Finance in Central and Eastern Europe in 2016 by leading industry publication Global Trade Review.