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Keynote Of CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam At The 2022 U.S. Treasury Market Conference

Date 17/11/2022

Introduction

Good afternoon.  It is a pleasure to join you today in person as we discuss some of the current issues facing the U.S. Treasury Market.

The Winners And Losers In A Post-FTX World - Kaiko: Research

Date 17/11/2022

The aftershocks of the FTX fraud continue to ripple through crypto, with entities such as Genesis Trading and the FTX-owned exchange Liquid halting withdrawals over the last couple of days. It’s likely that it will take months or years to determine who the real winners and losers of the biggest scandal in crypto history will be, but there are some interesting market dynamics to be aware of in the immediate aftermath of the collapse of FTX. Using Kaiko’s CeFi and DeFi data, we have identified some important trends that give an indication as to who may stand to win and lose in the future.

NGX, GRI, NGX RegCo Foster Nigeria’s ESG Goals, Build Capital Market Capacities

Date 17/11/2022

Nigerian Exchange Limited (“NGX” or “The Exchange”) through its X-Academy, collaborated with NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo) and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), on a capacity building session in sustainability reporting and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures for listed corporates.

ESMA Consults On Rules For Passporting For Investment Firms

Date 17/11/2022

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, is seeking input on the review of the technical standards under Article 34 of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II), covering the provision of investment services across the EU.

Refinitiv’s Global Sanctions Index Reports A 270% Increase In Sanctions Since 2017

Date 17/11/2022

Refinitiv, an LSEG business, has released the second edition of its Global Sanctions Index (GSI), further assessing the phenomenon of sanctions hyperinflation, epitomized by a steady, yet rapid increase of 270% in the issuance of explicit sanctions since 2017.  

Acuiti Avelacom Proprietary Trading Report 4Q22 - Proprietary Trading Firms Boost Investment In Anticipation Of Strong Year Ahead

Date 17/11/2022

Proprietary trading firms are increasing investment budgets in anticipation of another strong year of trading in 2023, the latest Acuiti Proprietary Trading Management Insight Report has found.

There’s A Fund For That: Remarks Before FINRA’s Certified Regulatory And Compliance Professional Dinner, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2022

Date 17/11/2022

Thank you, Professor Angel, for that kind introduction. I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you this evening, but first must remind you that I will be expressing my own views and not necessarily those of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or my fellow Commissioners.

ESMA Publishes Guidelines On Resolvability And Cooperation Arrangements For Central Counterparties

Date 17/11/2022

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published two Final Reports including guidelines on the central counterparties (CCPs) Resolution Regime under the CCP Recovery and Resolution Regulation (CCPRRR). 

BIS: How Capital Inflows Translate Into New Bank Lending: Tracing The Mechanism In Latin America

Date 17/11/2022

Summary

Focus 

Capital inflows affect firms' access to bank lending in emerging market economies. For example, when local banks receive a cross-border loan or when they sell bonds to investors abroad, capital flows into the country that can be passed on to local borrowers. We look at how local lending standards change during periods of high capital inflows by exploring changes in outstanding loans and prices. We compare banks with different balance sheet characteristics and how their lending standards differ for firms with high borrower risk.

FSB Outlines Framework For Monitoring Progress Toward The G20 Cross-Border Payments Targets

Date 17/11/2022

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published its report to the G20 on the framework for monitoring progress toward meeting the targets for the G20 Roadmap for Enhancing Cross-border Payments, to achieve cheaper, faster, more transparent, and more accessible payments. The framework includes key performance indicators (KPIs) defined across the 11 targets for the three market segments – wholesale, retail, and remittances. These estimates of progress toward meeting the targets will help to maintain momentum toward, and accountability for, achieving the targets.