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ISDA Webinar: The Path Forward For LIBOR

Date 04/12/2020

Earlier this week, ICE Benchmark Administration (IBA), the administrator of LIBOR, announced that it will consult on its intention to cease publication of one-week and two-month US dollar LIBOR at end-December 2021, and stop the remaining US dollar LIBOR settings immediately after publication on June 30, 2023. This followed an announcement on November 18 that IBA will consult on its plan to cease publication of all sterling, euro, Swiss franc and yen LIBOR settings at end-December 2021.

Executive Order By The President Of The United States Of America - Treatment In FTSE GEIS & FTSE China A Inclusion Indexes

Date 04/12/2020

Further to the “Executive Order by the President of the United States of America – Next Steps” notification published on 30 November 2020, and following feedback received from index subscribers and other stakeholders, this notice confirms the treatment of affected securities in the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (GEIS), indexes that are derived from FTSE GEIS, and the FTSE China A Inclusion Index.

U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Urges UK, EU Negotiators To Make Tough Choices And Find Pragmatic Solutions

Date 04/12/2020

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs Myron Brilliant issued the following statement today in response to indications from the lead British and European trade deal negotiators that “significant divergences” remain:

“The UK-EU negotiations have reached an absolute crunch point. The UK’s departure from the EU Single Market and Customs Union will create significant disruptions for American investors and exporters, but the magnitude of disruption will be far greater if no deal is in place before January 1. We strongly urge negotiators on both sides to make the tough choices and find the pragmatic solutions to unlock a mutually acceptable agreement as soon as possible."

ICE Benchmark Administration Publishes Consultation On Potential Cessation Of LIBOR® Settings

Date 04/12/2020

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of mortgage technology, data and listings services, announces that ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (IBA), the authorized and regulated administrator of LIBOR®, has today published its consultation on its intention to cease the publication of LIBOR® settings.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Update

Date 04/12/2020

The current reports for the week of December 01, 2020 are now available.

Miami International Holdings Completes Acquisition Of Minneapolis Grain Exchange

Date 04/12/2020

Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), the parent holding company of the MIAX Exchange Group™, and the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX), a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), today announced the completion of MIH’s previously announced acquisition of MGEX for a combination of cash and MIH common stock. MGEX will continue as a wholly owned subsidiary of MIH.

Federal Reserve Board Announces Results From Second Round Of Bank Stress Tests Will Be Released Friday, December 18, At 4:30 P.M. EST

Date 04/12/2020

The Federal Reserve Board announced on Friday that results from its second round of bank stress tests will be released on Friday, December 18, at 4:30 p.m. EST.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Weekly Market Report For December 4th 2020

Date 04/12/2020

A total turnover of 1.675 billion shares worth N25.425 billion in 23,650 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange, in contrast to a total of 1.816 billion shares valued at N25.791 billion that exchanged hands last week in 31,665 deals.

Brexit: UK-EU Trade Talks 'Paused'

Date 04/12/2020

After one week of intense negotiations in London, together with @DavidGHFrost, we agreed today that the conditions for an agreement are not met, due to significant divergences on level playing field, governance and fisheries.

CFTC Financial Data For Futures Commission Merchants Update

Date 04/12/2020

Futures commission merchants (FCMs) and retail foreign exchange dealers (RFEDs) must file monthly financial reports with the CFTC's Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO) within 17 business days after the end of the month. Selected financial information from these reports is published below. The most recent month-end information generally is added within 12 business days after FCMs and RFEDs file their reports, but occasionally may be added later. For example:  The 17th business day filing “due date" for February 28, 2015 financial reports was March 25, 20