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ISDA Highlights A Selection Of Research Papers On Derivatives And Risk Management

Date 16/02/2023

The Impact of Derivatives Collateralization on Liquidity Risk: Evidence from the Investment Fund Sector

European Central Bank Working Paper Series
By Audrius Jukonis, Elisa Letizia and Linda Rousová

Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham Regarding Swaps Unique Product Identifiers (UPI) For Reporting And Transparency

Date 16/02/2023

I support the Commission’s issuance of an Order designating specific swaps product identifiers pursuant to part 45 of the Commission’s regulations.  I would like to recognize the staff of the Division of Market Oversight, Division of Data, and the Office of International Affairs, for their work on this effort. 

FTSE 100 Closes At Over 8000 For The First Time In Its History

Date 16/02/2023

FTSE Russell has announced the FTSE 100 reached 8012.53 at market close today, the first time in its history that the index has closed at over 8000.

Inflation Is A ‘Wicked Problem’ − Speech By Huw Pill, Bank Of England Chief Economist And Executive Director, Monetary Analysis, Introductory Remarks Given At The Warwick Think Tank, Warwick University

Date 16/02/2023

Speech

Good evening everyone. It is a great pleasure to be here at the Warwick Think Tank today. Thanks to the organisers for the invitation to participate.

Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero In Support Of Increasing Transparency In Swap Markets Through The Use Of Unique Product Identifiers

Date 16/02/2023

Swap data reporting is fundamental to post-crisis financial regulation.  Given the important goal of the Dodd-Frank Act to bring transparency to risk in swap markets that was previously hidden, I support the Commission’s designation of unique product identifiers for swap data reporting.

BIS: Non-Bank Lending During Crises

Date 16/02/2023

Summary

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Since the Great Financial Crisis of 2007–09, non-bank financial institutions have steadily increased their global footprint. They now account for around half the global financial system's assets. Recent work on the role of non-banks in mitigating the effectiveness of monetary policy emphasises the importance of their funding models. Much less is known about the behaviour of global non-bank lending during crises, and whether relationships with non-banks benefit borrowers.

CFTC Designates Unique Product Identifier For Swaps Recordkeeping And Reporting

Date 16/02/2023

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued an order to designate a unique product identifier and product classification system to be used in swap recordkeeping and reporting.

ETFGI Reports ETFs Industry In The United States Gathered US$39.51 Billion In January 2023

Date 16/02/2023

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs ecosystem, reported today that ETFs industry in the United States gathered net inflows of US$39.51 billion during January. During the month, assets invested in ETFs industry in the United States increased by 6.5%, from US$6.51 trillion at the end of December to US$6.93 trillion in January 2023, according to ETFGI's January 2023 US ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)

New Standard To Bring Blockchain-Based Internet Closer

Date 16/02/2023

Quant, the blockchain for finance pioneer, is among the participants of the recently approved working group developing a new internet protocol which will make the transfer of digital assets more secure and DLT networks more interoperable.

BNP Paribas Asset Management Study Shows Strong Growth In Female Board Membership

Date 16/02/2023