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SIX Exchange Regulation Initiates Investigation Against Swissquote Group Holding Ltd

Date 02/06/2022

On 2 June 2022, SIX Exchange Regulation AG (SER) initiated an investigation against Swissquote Group Holding Ltd due to a potential violation of the rules on ad hoc publicity.

CFTC Announces Agenda For The June 2nd Voluntary Carbon Markets Convening

Date 01/06/2022

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam today released the agenda for the first-ever Voluntary Carbon Markets Convening that will be held on June 2 at 9:00 a.m. EDT at the CFTC's headquarters in Washington, D.C. for participants only. In accordance with the agency’s implementation of COVID-19 related precautions, the general public will have access to the convening by webcast on the CFTC’s website or may also listen by telephone.

Cboe Global Markets Completes Acquisition Of NEO, Strengthening Global Equities And Listings Offerings

Date 01/06/2022

• Builds on Cboe's footprint in North America, adding a registered Canadian securities exchange with diverse product set
• NEO joins Cboe's global securities and derivatives network, bringing Cboe's innovation and technology to Canadian markets
• Cboe to plan global ETP and corporate listings strategy focused on seamless customer experience

SEC Announces Eight New Investor Advisory Committee Members

Date 01/06/2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced eight new members to fill all vacancies on its Investor Advisory Committee. The new members join 15 current committee members. The committee, established under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, advises the Commission on regulatory priorities and various initiatives to help protect investors and promote the integrity of the U.S. securities markets.

Coinbase To Participate In The Piper Sandler Global Exchange & FinTech Conference

Date 01/06/2022

Coinbase Global, Inc. announced today that Alesia Haas, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Piper Sandler Global Exchange & FinTech Conference on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 5:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. ET.

Sheryl Sandberg To Leave Meta Platforms

Date 01/06/2022

On May 28, 2022, Sheryl Sandberg informed Meta Platforms, Inc. (the “Company”) of her decision to resign from her position as Chief Operating Officer of the Company after a transition period. Following her resignation as Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Sandberg will continue to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). The Board expects to appoint Javier Olivan as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, to be effective upon the conclusion of such transition period.

SEC Launches Game Show-Themed Public Service Campaign

Date 01/06/2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy today unveiled a game show-themed public service campaign to help investors make informed investment decisions and avoid fraud. Recognizing that sometimes investing may look and feel like a game, the campaign titled “Investomania” reminds investors to do their due diligence when making investment decisions.

US Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Designates Five Senior National Bank Examiners

Date 01/06/2022

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today designated Stephanie Boccio, Angela Lindstrom, James Reid, Andrea Vourvoulias, and Marc Wacker as Senior National Bank Examiners (SNBE).

Old Dogs, New Tricks: Adapting Central Bank Balance Sheets To A World Of Digital Currencies - Remarks By Andrew Hauser, Bank Of England, Executive Director For Markets - Given At Federal Reserve Bank Of New York And Columbia SIPA Workshop On ‘Monetary Policy Implementation And Digital Innovation’, New York

Date 01/06/2022

We’re looking at how a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for the UK might work. Andrew Hauser argues a CBDC could have a big impact on the Bank of England’s balance sheet. We need to understand these impacts, and build them into the design of CBDCs and our operational toolkits.

Revised Lists Of The Moscow Exchange Indices Announced

Date 01/06/2022

Today Moscow Exchange announced the results of the quarterly review for MOEX indices. All changes were made upon recommendations from the Index Committee and will be implemented from 17 June 2022. The Exchange has also set free floats for several companies.