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G20 Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors Virtual Meeting – 23 March 2020

Date 23/03/2020

The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors met virtually on Monday 23 March 2020, under the Saudi G20 Presidency, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and coordinate their efforts in response to this global challenge. They also discussed the preparation for the virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit, which the Saudi G20 Presidency is convening in a few days to coordinate international efforts to address this pandemic and the related economic and social impacts.
ISDA Chief Executive Officer Scott O'Malia Offers Informal Comments On Important OTC Derivatives Issues In derivatiViews, Reflecting ISDA's Long-Held Commitment To Making The Market Safer And More Efficient.

Date 23/03/2020

Governments, central banks and regulators have taken decisive and critical action in response to the economic and financial turmoil caused by the coronavirus outbreak, from rate cuts and fiscal stimulus packages to regulatory relief in reaction to market stress and industry contingency measures. But some jurisdictions have gone further and implemented closures to certain markets and infrastructures – a step we would urge others to avoid.
Statement From Stephanie Avakian And Steven Peikin, Co-Directors Of The SEC’s Division Of Enforcement, Regarding Market Integrity

Date 23/03/2020

The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has impacted the securities markets in unprecedented ways. The SEC, other governmental authorities, and market participants have worked to ensure that our markets have continued to function, as many have transitioned to telework and instituted business continuity plans. The Commission has provided relief to facilitate these transitions.
TMX Group COVID-19 Update For March 23 Regarding Ontario And Quebec

Date 23/03/2020

The provinces of Ontario and Quebec today announced the mandatory closure of all "non-essential" businesses, effective 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24. TMX has been in continuous communication with governments and regulators in both provinces throughout this crisis. TMX services are considered essential services in support of the Finance Sector's critical infrastructure and as a result, our business operations will remain fully operational and our offices open in those provinces. All components of critical TMX infrastructure, including our marketplaces and our post-trade services, will continue to operate on a regular schedule.
American Financial Exchange® Announces AMERIBOR® Benchmark Weekly Volume Record Of More Than $15B, Surpassing Levels Set In September 2019

Date 23/03/2020

The American Financial Exchange (AFX), an electronic exchange for direct lending and borrowing for American banks and financial institutions, announced a weekly volume record of $15.523 billion for the week of March 16 – 20, traded across all AFX products. This surpasses a previous weekly volume record of $13.017 billion set the week of September 16 – 20, 2019, marking a 19 percent increase from the previous record.

US Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin To Preside Over Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting Thursday, March 26

Date 23/03/2020

On Thursday, March 26, Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin will preside over a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council). The agenda will include both an open and an executive session. The preliminary agenda for the open session includes an update on market developments related to the COVID-19 virus. The preliminary agenda for the executive session includes an update on market developments related to the COVID-19 virus and an update on nonbank mortgage origination and servicing.*
Nasdaq To Hold First Quarter 2020 Investor Conference Call

Date 23/03/2020

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) has scheduled its First Quarter 2020 financial results announcement.
US Financial Stability Oversight Council Meetings

Date 23/03/2020

To accommodate ongoing negotiations on the Phase 3 economic relief package, the Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) open meeting will be postponed until later in the week.
SEC Awards Over $1.6 Million To Whistleblower

Date 23/03/2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of more than $1.6 million to a whistleblower whose information tipped the agency to securities law violations and helped form part of the basis for charges brought in a successful enforcement action. In addition to the tip, the whistleblower provided helpful assistance early in the investigation, preserving Commission time and resources.
Canadian Securities Regulators Publish Blanket Relief For Market Participants Due To Covid-19

Date 23/03/2020

Further to its announcement on March 18, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published temporary blanket relief for market participants from certain regulatory filings, as a result of COVID-19.