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SEC Charges Incarcerated Felon And Five Friends In $2 Million Fraud Scheme

Date 31/10/2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged six individuals, including a federal inmate, for conducting a freeriding scheme that defrauded multiple broker-dealers.

Moving Forward In Our Lane: Remarks At The Inaugural ECGI Responsible Capitalism Summit, SEC Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw, Brussels, Belgium, Oct. 21, 2022

Date 31/10/2022

Introduction

It is a pleasure to be here today at the Inaugural ECGI Responsible Capitalism Summit. Coincidentally, this is my inaugural trip overseas as a Commissioner. I came into office in the midst of the global pandemic, so I have not had the opportunity to meet with groups of academics, policy-makers, members of industry, and the general public in-person. I am glad to be able to do so now and I hope to benefit from the ideas and discussions produced at this forum. Thank you to Professor [Marco] Becht for organizing today’s discussions, and to Professor [Eilis] Ferran for that kind introduction.

SEC Awards More Than $10 Million To Whistleblower

Date 31/10/2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of more than $10 million to a whistleblower who provided information and assistance that significantly contributed to a successful SEC enforcement action. 

MNI Indicators: Chicago Business Barometer™- Weakens To 45.2 In October - October Chicago Report™ Remains In Contraction At June 2020 Low

Date 31/10/2022

The Chicago Business BarometerTM, produced with MNI, dipped a further half-point to 45.2 in October, contracting for a second consecutive month.

Flat Returns For Canadian DB Pension Plans In Q3 Amidst Equity Market Losses - Aggressive Central Bank Interventions And Uncertain Economic Outlook Cited As Headwinds

Date 31/10/2022

Canadian DB pensions in the RBC Investor & Treasury Services All Plan Universe gained 0.5% in Q3, bringing the year-to-date return to -13.7% for the period ending September 30, 2022.

Refinitiv To Cease Tokyo Swap Rate (For Swaps Referencing TIBOR®)

Date 31/10/2022

Refinitiv today announced that it will cease publication of Tokyo Swap Rate (for swaps referencing TIBOR®). The final publication will be at 15:30 (Tokyo time) on 31 March 2023.

Bahrain Attracts US$72.7 Million Worth Of Investment In Financial Services

Date 31/10/2022

Bahrain's investment promotion agency, the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), announced its participation in the Singapore Fintech Festival (2-4 November) with the aim to support fintech and financial services companies tap into MENA market through Bahrain.

ESMA To Withdraw The Recognition Decisions Of Six Indian CCPs

Date 31/10/2022

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, today announces that six central counterparties (CCPs) established in India will have their recognition decisions withdrawn in accordance with the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

HKEX: Report On Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting And Suspensions (As At 31 October 2022)

Date 31/10/2022

This report is updated on the last trading day of each month.

Japan Financial Services Agency: The Financial Market Entry Office

Date 31/10/2022

In order to expand Japan’s role as an international financial center, the Japanese Government is committed to making its capital markets more attractive with strategic initiatives and to creating an environment that attracts foreign businesses and highly-skilled foreign professionals.