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US Treasury Releases Report On Macroeconomic And Foreign Exchange Policies Of Major Trading Partners Of The United States

Date 07/11/2023

The U.S. Department of the Treasury delivered its semiannual Report to Congress on Macroeconomic and Foreign Exchange Policies of Major Trading Partners of the United States.  In this Report, Treasury reviewed and assessed the policies of major U.S. trading partners, comprising about 78 percent of U.S. foreign trade in goods and services, during the four quarters through June 2023.

CFTC Chairman Behnam To Deliver Remarks At The 2023 Treasury Market Conference

Date 07/11/2023

Remarks On The Economy And Bank Supervision And Regulation, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman, At The 2023 Ohio Bankers League "Main Event," Columbus, Ohio

Date 07/11/2023

It is a pleasure to be with you in Columbus this afternoon.1 I always find it helpful and informative to travel outside of Washington, D.C., to learn about views on the economy, the financial system, and, more recently, regulatory reforms. This month marks five years of my service as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Over the years, I have drawn heavily upon my experience as a former state bank commissioner and a banker in my responsibilities, especially as they relate to bank supervision, payments, and consumer and community affairs. This perspective informs my views about evolving bank regulations and the real-world impact that changes can have on financial institutions, their local communities, and the broader U.S. economy.

Ontario Securities Commission Provides Funding To Angel Investors Ontario For Investor Education Initiatives

Date 07/11/2023

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced today it is providing $189,000 in funding to Angel Investors Ontario, a not-for-profit association with a mission to grow Ontario’s Angel investing ecosystem.

“Fall Feelings: Treasury Markets’ Efficiency And Resiliency” Remarks Before SIFMA, SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Washington D.C., Nov. 7, 2023

Date 07/11/2023

Good afternoon. Thank you, Ken. As is customary, I’d like to note that my views are my own as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and I am not speaking on behalf of my fellow Commissioners or the staff.

SIFMA’s Board Of Directors Announces Newly Elected Officers For 2023-2024

Date 07/11/2023

Following the fall Board Meeting and the SIFMA Annual Meeting, the Association’s Board of Directors announced it has elected the following principal officers to leadership positions on the Board for 2023-2024:

B.C. Securities Commission Offering Money For Qualified Tips Through New Whistleblower Program

Date 07/11/2023

The B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) will start paying people who provide helpful information about investment fraud and other serious types of market misconduct.

CFTC Releases FY 2023 Enforcement Results

Date 07/11/2023

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today released its enforcement results for Fiscal Year 2023 that include a record setting number of digital asset cases, actions to hold registrants to their regulatory obligations, manipulation and spoofing actions, and precedent-setting court decisions in complex litigations. The 2023 annual enforcement actions demonstrate the CFTC’s unwavering commitment to promote the integrity, resilience, and vibrancy of the United States derivatives markets. In FY 2023, the CFTC’s Division of Enforcement (DOE) filed 96 enforcement actions charging fraud, manipulation, and other significant violations in diverse markets, including digital assets and swaps markets, resulting in over $4.3 billion in penalties, restitution and disgorgement.

Remarks At The Practicing Law Institute’s 55th Annual Institute On Securities Regulation, SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda, New York, NY, Nov. 7, 2023

Date 07/11/2023

Thank you, Keir [Gumbs], for that kind introduction. It is nice to see you, Meredith [Cross] and Joan [McKown], all of whom I have known for most, if not all, of my time at the Commission. Congratulations to each of you for chairing what is one of the premier securities regulation conferences in the country.

BIS: Platform Lending And Innovation

Date 07/11/2023

In recent years, large technology companies (big techs) operating on platforms have ventured into loan provision. The vendors' financing activity is of interest to the platform as it allows it to potentially extract higher rents from transactions than traditional banks. However, as fees collected on the marketplace and the interest rate offered to borrowers are inherently related, and not all vendors have investment opportunities, it is not clear whether the entry of big tech platforms into the credit market has a positive or negative effect on the economy relative to a situation where only banks provide loans.