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CFTC Commissioner Goldsmith Romero Announces July 18 Technology Advisory Committee Meeting

Date 28/06/2023

Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero, sponsor of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee (TAC), today announced the TAC will meet July 18, following the TAC’s inaugural March 22 meeting. The meeting will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EDT) at the CFTC’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. The public will be able to watch the live meeting via webcast at CFTC.gov  

Global M&A Activity Down By 21% YoY During January-May 2023, Reveals GlobalData

Date 28/06/2023

The global merger and acquisitions (M&A) activity witnessed a significant year-on-year (YoY) decline from January to May 2023 in comparison to the corresponding period in the previous year. The total number of M&A deals announced globally during January-May 2023 amounted to 12,619, marking a decline of 21.4% compared to the 16,055 M&A deals announced during January-May 2022, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Finansinspektionen: Open Finance In Sweden

Date 28/06/2023

Digitalisation introduces both opportunities and risks to the financial market. After conducting a new survey, FI has noted that broader regulation on how customer data can be shared with third-party providers could make it easier for consumers to compare financial products such as occupational pensions and mortgages.

CFTC: Federal Court Orders Ohio Man To Pay Over $50 Million For Fraudulent Digital Asset Trading Scheme

Date 28/06/2023

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced that on June 13, Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a default judgment granting a permanent injunction against Michael Ackerman of Alliance, Ohio. The order bans Ackerman from trading in any CFTC-regulated markets and registering with the CFTC. It also requires him to pay $27 million in restitution to defrauded victims and a $27 million civil monetary penalty in connection with a fraudulent digital asset trading scheme.

BETTER FINANCE - Digital Euro: EU Commission's Proposal A First Step In The Right Direction, But More Is Needed For A Safer Alternative To Bank Deposits

Date 28/06/2023

The European Commission today published its long-awaited proposal on the digital euro, marking a significant milestone in the digitalisation of public money. The document sets the stage for a democratic debate, as the project moves from its investigation phase by the European Central Bank to the chambers of the European Parliament and the Council.

Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange And Montréal Exchange Closed For Canada Day

Date 28/06/2023

Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange and Montréal Exchange will be closed on Monday, July 3, 2023, for the Canada Day holiday.

Solactive Wins ESG Index Provider Of The Year At Sustainable Investment Award - Second Prize In A Week

Date 28/06/2023

Solactive is proud to announce that it has been chosen the “ESG Index Provider of the Year” at the Environmental Finance’s Sustainable Investment Awards. The German Index Provider has advanced ESG investment solutions by combining its unique open architecture approach to ESG data with a client-centric focus on flexibility and customized index design. This approach has enabled Solactive to cater to various segments of sustainable investing, including climate, thematics, and broader ESG focus products across diverse client segments. The index provider has collaborated with multiple innovative ESG data suppliers, which ensures that the choice of data aligns with the specific views and approaches of end clients.

CCData Digital Asset Management Review: Digital Asset AUM & Volumes Rebound Amidst Flurry Of ETF Applications

Date 28/06/2023

June was marked by several significant developments across the digital asset investment product sector. Most notably, BlackRock filed its first spot Bitcoin ETF application, sparking a wave of optimism in the markets, with Bitcoin reaching the $31,400 level for the first time since June 2022. Historically, BlackRock has submitted over 500 ETF applications, with only 1 rejection. 

Remarks At Financial Times Cyber Resilience Summit, Gurbir S. Grewal, SEC Director, Division Of Enforcement, Washington D.C., June 22, 2023

Date 28/06/2023

Good morning everyone.

Stefania, thank you for the very kind introduction and thank you to the Financial Times for inviting me to frame the next panel by providing a regulator’s perspective on today’s topic.

Beyond Impact Wins Environmental Fund Of The Year - Global, In Environmental Finance's Sustainable Investment Awards 2023

Date 28/06/2023