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Autorité Des Marchés Financiers Adjusts Its Annual And Other Fees

Date 17/12/2020

As of January 1, 2021, the annual and other fees payable under the laws administered by the Autorité des marchés financiers (the “AMF”) will be adjusted.

Brexit: Withdrawal Agreement To Be Fully Operational On 1 January 2021

Date 17/12/2020

The EU-UK Joint Committee met virtually today to endorse all formal decisions and other practical solutions related to the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement, as of 1 January 2021. It follows an agreement in principle reached by the Joint Committee co-chairs – European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič and the UK Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove – on Tuesday, 8 December 2020.

Cboe Options Exchange To List Mini-Russell 2000 Index Options In First Quarter 2021

Date 17/12/2020

• Cboe to expand its suite of smaller-sized, tradeable index products designed to appeal to individual investors
• New Mini-Russell options designed to provide greater precision, flexibility and cost-efficiency when managing U.S. small-cap equity exposure
• Product launch builds upon Cboe's longstanding, successful relationship with FTSE Russell

The Updated Coefficients For Moscow Exchange Indices To Come Into Force

Date 17/12/2020

The following coefficients for Moscow Exchange indices come into force from December 18, 2020:

Modernizing And Strengthening CRA Regulations: A Conversation With The Consumer Bankers Association, Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard, At The Consumer Bankers Association Community Reinvestment Act Committee Meeting

Date 17/12/2020

Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to take part in the Consumer Bankers Association's (CBA's) Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Committee meeting. The CRA officers and teams at your institutions play an important role in identifying community priorities and building partnerships with stakeholders to implement effective CRA programs. We appreciate the opportunity to hear feedback from CBA members and this committee reflecting your extensive experience making loans and investments to support local communities.

CryptoCompare December Review - Surging Institutional Demand For BTC

Date 17/12/2020

Bitcoin continues to attract investors' attention as crypto volumes skyrocket to record highs. CryptoCompare's latest Exchange Review reported an incredible surge in trading activity: derivatives volume doubled to an all-time high of $1.32tn and spot volume increased by 60% to a monthly total of $906bn.

IMFC Selects Sweden’s Minister For Finance Magdalena Andersson As New Chair

Date 17/12/2020

The members of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), the policy advisory committee of the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), have selected Ms. Magdalena Andersson, Sweden’s Minister for Finance, as Chair of the Committee for a term of three years, effective January 18, 2021. Ms. Andersson succeeds Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, who has chaired the IMFC since January 18, 2018. She will be the first woman to hold the position.

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The Working Group On Sterling Risk-Free Reference Rates - November 2020

Date 17/12/2020

The Working Group on Sterling Risk-Free Reference Rates, which is made up of experts from major sterling swap dealers, discusses the development of sterling risk-free reference rates.

Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Dawn D. Stump Before Global Markets Advisory Committee Meeting

Date 17/12/2020

Good morning and welcome to the final Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC or Committee) meeting of 2020.

Statement From Bank Of England Governor Andrew Bailey On Dame Elizabeth Gloster’s Report

Date 17/12/2020

The Bank of England has issued the following statement from Governor Andrew Bailey on Dame Elizabeth Gloster’s Report on the FCA’s supervision of London Capital & Finance (LC&F)