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Dissenting Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger Regarding Commencement Of 90-Day Review Regarding Certified Derivatives Contracts With Respect To Political Control Of The U.S. Senate And House Of Representatives

Date 24/06/2023

I respectfully dissent from the Commission’s decision to commence a 90-day review, and a 30-day public comment period, regarding event contracts with respect to political control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives that have been submitted pursuant to the Commission’s certification procedures (the “Certified Contracts”) by KalshiEx, LLC (“Kalshi”), a CFTC-registered designated contract market (“DCM”). The Certified Contracts reflect Kalshi’s good-faith efforts to address concerns voiced about a prior iteration of the contracts, which Kalshi had submitted for Commission approval but subsequently withdrew (the “Original Contracts”).
CFTC Announces Review Of Kalshi Congressional Control Contracts And Public Comment Period

Date 24/06/2023

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced that it has commenced a review of contracts self-certified by KalshiEX, LLC (Kalshi) on which political party will be in control of each chamber of the U.S. Congress, under CFTC Regulation 40.11(c). Kalshi, a designated contract market, submitted the contracts to the CFTC following the close of business on June 12, 2023. The CFTC has 90 days subsequent to the date that it commences review, or if applicable, until the conclusion of such extended period agreed to or requested by Kalshi, to make a determination with respect to the contracts.
Nasdaq Closing Cross Calculates Russell US Indexes Reconstitution For 20th Consecutive Year

Date 23/06/2023

Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced the Nasdaq Closing Cross was used for the 20th consecutive year to rebalance Nasdaq-listed securities in the entire family of Russell US Indexes, part of leading global index provider FTSE Russell, during its annual reconstitution. Approximately 2.55 billion shares representing $61.7 billion were executed in the Nasdaq Closing Cross in 0.86 seconds across Nasdaq-listed securities.
SEC Charges Convicted Fraudster In Real Estate Ponzi Scheme

Date 23/06/2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Wilson Baston with defrauding numerous investors in a Ponzi scheme, in which he raised millions of dollars through dozens of transactions purportedly to fund real estate investments, but frequently used the money to instead pay off earlier investors and for personal expenses.
FATF Advances Work In Combatting Corruption, Takes Steps To Mitigate Unintended Consequences For Non-Profits

Date 23/06/2023

Today, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded the third plenary of the Singaporean presidency, during which it advanced its anti-corruption agenda, approved for public consultation a revised non-profit standard, and discussed the limited progress on global implementation of the FATF standard on virtual assets. The FATF also discussed potential revisions to its standards on asset recovery, which will be readdressed later this year.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 23/06/2023

The current reports for the week of June 20, 2023 are 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.
Japanese Hedge Funds Gain As Bank Risk Spikes, Yen Falls To Historic Low As Nikkei Advances - Asian Hedge Fund Capital Steady Through 1Q23 - HFRI 500 Emerging Markets Extends Strong Performance As US Inflation Peaks - Volatile Crypto Funds In Japan, Korea, China Surge Through Early ‘23

Date 23/06/2023

Japanese and Emerging Markets hedge funds extended gains to begin 2023, driven by optimism toward peaking U.S. and global inflation, and the near end of the US-led interest rate increasing cycle. Asian currencies, including the Japanese Yen and Chinese Yuan, fell to historic lows against the US Dollar, driving strong gains in the Nikkei; the HFRI Japan Index advanced +1.8 percent YTD through May. Similarly, the HFRI 500 Emerging Markets Index added +1.3 percent YTD through May, with gains across Equity Hedge and Cryptocurrency exposures, as reported today with the releases of the HFR Asian Hedge Fund Industry Report and the HFR Emerging Markets Hedge Fund Industry Report from HFR®, the established global leader in the indexation, analysis and research of the global hedge fund industry.
Total Transactions On NGX Rise To N323bn Amid Bullish Sentiments In May

Date 23/06/2023

The total amount of transactions on Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) grew to N322.92 billion in the month of May as against N191.21 billion in the previous trading month, thus representing a 68.88 per cent increase.
Key Outcomes From A High-Level Roundtable On Voluntary Carbon Markets At The Summit For A New Global Financing Pact

Date 23/06/2023

The UAE COP28 Presidency and the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) co-hosted a high-level roundtable on Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs), as an official side event to the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact. His Excellency COP28 President Designate Dr Sultan Al-Jaber and GFANZ Co-Chair and UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance Mark Carney addressed the session, which brought together policymakers, market standard setters, and leaders in business and finance committed to scaling climate finance.
Nigerian Exchange Weekly Market Report For June 23th, 2023

Date 23/06/2023

A total turnover of 3.369 billion shares worth N41.986 billion in 39,764 deals was traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange, in contrast to a total of 4.276 billion shares valued at N62.176 billion that exchanged hands last week in 44,344 deals.