News Centre

CFTC Commissioner Mersinger To Participate In A Fireside Chat At The Crypto And Blockchain Economics Research Forum Conference

Date 23/05/2024

BIS: CPMI Publishes Work Programme And Strategic Priorities 2024-25

Date 23/05/2024

• The Bank for International Settlements' Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) publishes its work programme for 2024-25.
• Key themes are: risk management of financial market infrastructures; enhancement of cross-border payments; and digital innovation in payments, clearing and settlement.
• The CPMI continues to promote the safety and efficiency of payments and financial market infrastructures as technology and industry – and the attendant public policy needs - evolve.

A Rich Vein Or Fool’s Gold? Economic Forecasts During Large Shocks − Speech By Swati Dhingra, Bank Of England Member Of The Monetary Policy Committee, Given At ECONDAT On 10 May 2024

Date 23/05/2024

Swati examines the uncertainty inherent in forecasting medium-term outcomes during large shocks, considering the Bernanke Review and responses to it. She argues that investments in measurement and analysis offer the best preparation for future uncertainties by providing accurate and timely insights into the economy. A simplified forecasting apparatus and a Staff forecast would enable more efficient use of expertise and committee time, while providing greater transparency and accountability.

Bank Of England: Updates To Eligibility Of Residential Mortgage Collateral In The Sterling Monetary Framework To Reflect The Domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations - Market Notice 23 May 2024

Date 23/05/2024

This Market Notice sets out changes to collateral eligibility that the Bank is making to manage financial risks in residential mortgage collateral in the Sterling Monetary Framework (SMF). All changes set out in this Market Notice will become effective on 1 August 2024.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Conference Call Recording May 22, 2024- Financial Report 1Q year 2024

Date 23/05/2024

TASE Financial Report - Conference Call - May 22nd, 2024

Finansinspektionen Analysis No. 44: Most People Have Lost Money Trading Cryptocertificates

Date 23/05/2024

More than half of Swedes who traded in cryptocertificates over the past six years have lost money on their investments. This is despite the underlying market increasing by up to 500 percent during the studied period. This is shown in a new analysis by FI that examines Swedes' trading in cryptocertificates

Kaizen’s Single Rulebook Wins ‘Best Solution For Regulatory Change Management’

Date 23/05/2024

Kaizen’s Single Rulebook, a leading and integrated software platform for the management of regulatory rules, has won ‘Best Solution for Regulatory Change Management’ at the RegTech Insight Awards Europe 2024.

Our Ambitious Agenda For UK Asset Management - Speech By Ashley Alder, UK Financial Conduct Authority Chair, Delivered At The Bloomberg Buy-Side Forum

Date 23/05/2024

Good morning.

Today I’ll take the next 15 minutes or so to talk about our agenda for the asset management sector. 

ESMA Consults On Commodity Derivatives Under MiFID Review

Date 23/05/2024

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, is launching today a public consultation on proposed changes to the rules for position management controls and position reporting. The changes come in the context of the review of the Market in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and aim to minimise the burden on reporting entities.

BME Growth Companies Increase Their Turnover By 28% Annualized Over The Last Decade

Date 23/05/2024

• Companies listed on the SME stock exchange have increased their annualized EBITDA by 20% annualized since 2013 and their workforce by 30%