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Deutsche Börse AG: Additional Judgment Creditors Of Iran Filed A Complaint In The U.S. Naming Also Deutsche Börse AG Subsidiary Clearstream Banking S.A. As Defendant

Date 27/08/2020

Clearstream Banking S.A., Luxembourg ("Clearstream"), a 100 per cent subsidiary of Deutsche Börse AG, learned today that on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, additional judgment creditors of Iran (the "Ofisi Plaintiffs") filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The complaint names Iran, the Central Bank of Iran, Bank Markazi, and several financial institutions including Clearstream as defendants.

Cboe Global Markets To List New Cboe S&P 500® ESG Index Options Beginning September 21

Date 27/08/2020

• Cboe S&P 500 ESG Index options are designed to help market participants trade, hedge or gain exposure to U.S. equities meeting sustainability criteria
• Launch of new options driven by growing global demand for investment strategies focused on sustainability
• New options further expand Cboe's suite of S&P Dow Jones Indices product offerings

The Pandemic Emergency: The Three Challenges For The ECB - Speech By Philip R. Lane, Member Of The Executive Board Of The ECB, At The Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, Federal Reserve Bank Of Kansas City “Navigating The Decade Ahead: Implications For Monetary Policy”

Date 27/08/2020

Today, I will discuss the monetary policy measures taken by the ECB in response to the pandemic shock, take stock of the progress to date and outline the main challenges that lie ahead.

ESMA Selects Chair And Independent Members For Its CCP Supervisory Committee

Date 27/08/2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has selected the candidates for the CCP Supervisory Committee set-up under the amended European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR 2.2).

FINRA Foundation News: Military Spouses Receive Fellowships To Conduct Financial Counseling

Date 27/08/2020

Military service members and their families often face unique financial challenges complicated by frequent moves, cost of living adjustments and un- or underemployment of military spouses. In an ongoing effort to increase the financial capability of service members and their spouses, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship awarded 50 fellowships to military spouses seeking to earn their AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor®) designation.

FTSE Russell Launches Local Currency Saudi Arabian Government Bond Index

Date 27/08/2020

• Launch follows significant international investor interest in Saudi Arabian local currency government debt
• New index comes months after the successful inclusion of Saudi Arabia to FTSE equity indexes
• The Saudi Arabian government bond market will be considered in FTSE Russell’s annual September Fixed Income Country Classification review
• Globally, FTSE Russell’s range of global fixed income indexes are tracked by $3.8 trn AUM

Moscow Exchange Obtains Status Of Financial Platforms Operator

Date 27/08/2020

On 27 August 2020, the Bank of Russia included Moscow Exchange in the register of oeprators of financial platforms. According to the legislation on financial platforms adopted in July 2020, all financial platforms operators must be registered with the Bank of Russia. The Exchange is the first operator to be included in the register.

New Economic Challenges And The Fed's Monetary Policy Review, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, At "Navigating The Decade Ahead: Implications For Monetary Policy," An Economic Policy Symposium Sponsored By The Federal Reserve Bank Of Kansas City, Jackson Hole, Wyoming (Via Webcast)

Date 27/08/2020

Thank you, Esther, for that introduction, and good morning. The Kansas City Fed's Economic Policy Symposiums have consistently served as a vital platform for discussing the most challenging economic issues of the day. Judging by the agenda and the papers, this year will be no exception.

Moscow Exchange Forum To Move To Online Format

Date 27/08/2020

The Moscow Exchange Forum will be held on 29-30 October and 2-3 November 2020. This year, the event is being held entirely online for the first time.

Federal Open Market Committee Announces Approval Of Updates To Its Statement On Longer-Run Goals And Monetary Policy Strategy

Date 27/08/2020

Following an extensive review that included numerous public events across the country, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Thursday announced the unanimous approval of updates to its Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy, which articulates its approach to monetary policy and serves as the foundation for its policy actions. The updates reflect changes in the economy over the past decade and how policymakers are taking these changes into account in conducting monetary policy. The updated statement is also intended to enhance the transparency, accountability and effectiveness of monetary policy.