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Chief Innovation Officer Discusses Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Support Of Responsible Innovation

Date 25/06/2019

The agency’s Chief Innovation Officer Beth Knickerbocker today discussed the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) efforts to support responsible innovation in the federal banking system during a hearing held by the Task Force on Financial Technology of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services.

British Columbia Securities Commission - GFIN: Looking Back, Looking Forward

Date 25/06/2019

The Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) has marked its first year with the publication of a reportdescribing the consortium’s achievements and its ambitions for the future.

​€24 Million Cryptocurrency Theft Unraveled With Eurojust’s Support

Date 25/06/2019

The UK and Dutch national authorities, in a joint operation with Eurojust and Europol, arrested 6 people as part of an ongoing investigation into a €24 million cryptocurrency theft. The suspects were arrested following simultaneous search warrants that were carried out in Charlcombe, Bath, Trowbridge, UK, as well as Amsterdam and Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The thieves are suspected of targetting users’ bitcoin tokens, affecting at least 4 000 victims in 12 countries; these numbers are expected to grow further. With the active support of Eurojust and Europol, the authorities seized a larger number of electronic devices, equipment and valuable assets.

Alberta Securities Commission: Global Financial Innovation Network Reports On First Year

Date 25/06/2019

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC), a member of the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFiN), is pleased to publish the GFiN One Year On report. 

Economic Outlook And Monetary Policy Review, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, At The Council On Foreign Relations, New York, New York

Date 25/06/2019

Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to speak at the Council on Foreign Relations. I will begin with a progress report on the broad public review my Federal Reserve colleagues and I are conducting of the strategy, tools, and communication practices we use to achieve the objectives Congress has assigned to us by law—maximum employment and price stability, or the dual mandate. Then I will discuss the outlook for the U.S. economy and monetary policy. I look forward to the discussion that will follow.

OCC's 2018 Digital Annual Report

Date 25/06/2019

Click here to view OCC's 2018 Digital Annual Report.

UK Financial Conduct Authority: Update From Case At Southwark Crown Court

Date 25/06/2019

Today Fabiana Abdel-Malek and Walid Anis Choucair have each been convicted of three offences of insider dealing following an eleven week trial brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) at Southwark Crown Court.  The jury is still considering its verdicts in respect of two further charges alleged against each defendant. 

Borsa İstanbul Announces Constituent Changes To The BIST-KYD Fund Indices For The Third Quarter Of 2019

Date 25/06/2019

Referring to article 3.3. of the BIST-KYD Indices Ground Rules, constituent changes to the BIST-KYD Fixed Income Fund Index and BIST-KYD Equity Fund Index for the third quarter of 2019 are determined. All changes will be effective on July 1, 2019.

CFTC Approves LedgerX LLC As A Designated Contract Market

Date 25/06/2019

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today that it has approved the application of LedgerX LLC (LedgerX) for designation as a contract market. LedgerX is a Delaware limited liability company located in New York City, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ledger Holdings, Inc.

FSB Chair Reports To G20 Leaders Ahead Of Osaka Summit

Date 25/06/2019

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published FSB Chair Randal K. Quarles’ letter to G20 Leaders ahead of their Summit in Osaka on 28-29 June, together with a progress report on implementation of the G20 financial regulatory reforms.