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Opening Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson Before The Market Risk Advisory Committee Meeting

Date 10/12/2024

Introduction

Good morning and welcome to the final meeting of the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC) for 2024. I am delighted to have you all here, in person and virtually, to continue the thoughtful conversations and important developments of the Committee to advance a number of potential risks facing the futures and derivatives markets. Today, we continue the long tradition of this Committee’s engagement with the Commission, its valuable insight into the concerns that shape the stability and integrity of global derivatives markets, and its collaboration toward developing ways that the industry and the Commission can prepare for and mitigate the most critical risks facing our markets today. The work of this Committee influences the creation of regulation, industry standards, and best practices that govern global derivatives markets. The Committee provides valuable thought leadership on critical issues that impact citizens and businesses in every corner of the world by shaping the direction of the development of markets.

Ontario Securities Commission Publishes Compliance Review Findings And Guidance For Crypto Asset Trading Platforms

Date 10/12/2024

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) published its findings from a focused compliance review of crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs). OSC Staff Notice 33-757 Review of Restricted Dealer Crypto Asset Trading Platforms’ Compliance with the Account Appropriateness, Investment Limits and Client Limits Requirements summarizes the OSC’s findings from the review and provides guidance to help CTPs in meeting their regulatory obligations.

CFTC Charges Washington State Pastor With Fraud, Misappropriation In Multilevel Marketing Scheme Targeting Hispanic Americans

Date 10/12/2024

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington against Francier Obando Pinillo, doing business as Solanofi, Solano Partners Ltd., and Solano Capital Investments –collectively Solanofi entities – for engaging in a fraudulent digital assets multilevel marketing scheme worth at least $5.9 million.

ETFGI: Fifty Percent Of The Top 50 Overseas Securities Purchased By Korean Retail Investors Were ETFs Listed In The United States In November

Date 10/12/2024

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reported today fifty percent of the top 50 overseas securities purchased by Korean retail investors were ETFs listed in the United States in November. The number of ETFs on the list is down by 1 from the 26 in October, and is down by 4 from 29 in September. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted)

ETFGI Reports There Were 64 New Product Launches And 8 Product Closures In The Global ETFs Industry During The Week Of December 2nd

Date 10/12/2024

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, has released its latest report. During the week of December 2nd, the global ETFs industry witnessed a dynamic shift with 64 new product launches and 8 product closures, resulting in a net increase of 56 new products.

Arbitration, Alternative Assets, And Aging Actors: Remarks At The Meeting Of The SEC Investor Advisory Committee, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, Washington D.C., Dec. 10, 2024

Date 10/12/2024

As we close out 2024, allow me a moment to thank you for sharing your time and your wisdom this last year.  I look forward to working with all of you next year, which is likely to be a particularly eventful year for both the Commission and the Investor Advisory Committee. 

“The Investor’s Advocate”: Prepared Remarks Before The Investor Advisory Committee, SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Washington D.C., Dec. 10, 2024

Date 10/12/2024

Good morning. I am pleased to meet with the Investor Advisory Committee. As today’s meeting is the last of this Administration, I’d like to share some reflections about this Committee and its importance to everyday investors. 

ESAs Provide Guidelines To Facilitate Consistency In The Regulatory Classification Of Crypto-Assets By Industry And Supervisors

Date 10/12/2024

The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA - the ESAs) today published joint Guidelines intended to facilitate consistency in the regulatory classification of crypto-assets under MiCAR. The Guidelines include a standardised test to promote a common approach to classification as well as templates market participants should use when communicating to supervisors the regulatory classification of a crypto-asset.

Euronext Announces December 2024 Quarterly Review Results Of The AEX® Family

Date 10/12/2024

Euronext today announced the results of the December 2024 quarterly review for the AEX®, AMX®, AScX® and AEX® ESG, which will be implemented after markets close on Friday 20 December 2024 and will be effective from Monday 23 December 2024.

Joint Statement On The EU-U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum

Date 10/12/2024

The EU-U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum took place on December 4-5, 2024, with participants exchanging views on topics of mutual interest as part of their regular financial regulatory dialogue.  The dialogue was co-chaired by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the European Commission.