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NGX, CBN, SEC To Promote Financial Literacy With Global Money Week

Date 16/03/2023

As Nigeria joins countries around the world to celebrate the annual Global Money Week, Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will be supporting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with a series of educational programs and events aimed at enhancing financial literacy in children and youths whilst driving financial inclusion.

ISDA Market Practice Guidance For The 2023 Rebasing Of The German Consumer Price Index

Date 16/03/2023

ISDA Market Practice Guidance for 2023 rebasing of the German Consumer Price Index.

Joint Statement By The US Department Of the Treasury, Federal Reserve, FDIC And OCC

Date 16/03/2023

The following statement was released by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell, FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu:

Today, 11 banks announced $30 billion in deposits into First Republic Bank. This show of support by a group of large banks is most welcome, and demonstrates the resilience of the banking system.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 16/03/2023

The Commitments of Traders (COT) market report for the week ending March 10, 2023 is now available. Report data is also available in the CFTC Public Reporting Environment (PRE), which allows users to search, filter, customize and download report data.

The Updated Coefficients For Moscow Exchange Indices To Come Into Force

Date 16/03/2023

The following coefficients for Moscow Exchange indices come into force from March 17, 2023:

SEC Charges Cannabis Company American Patriot Brands, CEO, And Others With Fraud

Date 16/03/2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged American Patriot Brands Inc. (APB), a cannabis cultivation and distribution company, its CEO, and five other entities and individuals for their participation in a long-running scheme in which they raised more than $30 million from more than one hundred investors across the country and siphoned off millions of those funds to enrich themselves.

ETFGI Reports The Global ETFs Industry Gathered US$19.96 Billion Of Net Inflows In February 2023

Date 16/03/2023

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs ecosystem, reports the global ETFs gathered US$19.96 billion in net inflows during February bringing year to date net inflows to US$79.79 Bn. During February 2023, assets invested global ETFs industry decreased by 2.7%, from US$9.87 trillion at the end of January to US$9.60 trillion, according to ETFGI's February 2023 global 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) 

IMF Assessment Of The Financial Sector In Sweden Is Complete

Date 16/03/2023

During 2022, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) carried out a special assessment of the financial sector in Sweden, a so-called FSAP (Financial Sector Assessment Program). FSAPs are conducted regularly for member countries with systemically important financial markets. The most recent FSAP for Sweden by the IMF was in 2016.

CFTC Statement On Swaps Rules Implicated In Recent Bank Failures

Date 16/03/2023

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued a statement on certain swaps impacted by the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank solely related to the transfer of such swaps to bridge banks by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Cboe To Host Global Risk Management Conference, October 17-20 In Austin, Texas

Date 16/03/2023

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, today announced it will host its global Risk Management Conference (RMCSM) from Tuesday, October 17 to Friday, October 20, 2023, in Austin, Texas.