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Opening Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz Before The CFTC Market Risk Advisory Committee

Date 12/06/2019

Thank you Commissioner Behnam for convening today’s meeting of the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC).  Today’s meeting has a robust agenda, including exploring climate-related financial market risks and discussing the implementation of EMIR 2.2.  I would like to thank all the presenters and Committee members for their participation and engagement.

CME Group Reaches New Open Interest Record Of 150.4 Million Contracts - Record Driven By Interest Rate Futures And Options Open Interest Surpassing 109 Million - Options Open Interest Reaches Record 96 Million

Date 12/06/2019

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, announced total open interest (OI) reached a record 150,400,590 contracts on June 11. Since the end of 2018, overall OI has grown 30%.

Securities Regulators Encourage Canadians To Help Identify And Stop Senior Financial Abuse

Date 12/06/2019

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is encouraging Canadians to be aware of the signs of financial abuse of seniors as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, 2019. Through a variety of online resources and activities across Canada, the CSA, its members and other senior-focused groups are highlighting the issue and the need to recognize, report and stop financial abuse of seniors.

Cboe Global Markets Announces Date Of Second-Quarter 2019 Earnings Release And Conference Call

Date 12/06/2019

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), one of the world's largest exchange holding companies, today said it will announce its financial results for the second quarter of 2019 before the market opens on Friday, August 2, 2019. A conference call with remarks by the company's senior management will begin at 7:30 a.m. Central Time (CT), 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

‘No-Deal' Brexit: European Commission Takes Stock Of Preparations Ahead Of The June European Council (Article 50)

Date 12/06/2019

Ahead of the June European Council (Article 50), the European Commission has today taken stock – in its fifth Brexit Preparedness Communication – of the European Union's Brexit preparedness and contingency measures, particularly in light of the decision taken on 11 April by the European Council (Article 50), at the request of and in agreement with the United Kingdom, to extend the Article 50 period to 31 October 2019.  

Investigation Into London Capital & Finance Launched - An Investigation Into The Circumstances Surrounding The Collapse Of The Investment Firm And The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Supervision Of The Firm

Date 12/06/2019

• Dame Elizabeth Gloster will lead the investigation into LCF and how the FCA exercised its powers in relation to it
• The findings will be reported to HM Treasury
• HM Treasury will also review the regulation and marketing of the kinds of retail investment products issued by LCF

Opening Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Rostin Behnam Before The Market Risk Advisory Committee

Date 12/06/2019

Introduction

Good morning and welcome to the CFTC’s Market Risk Advisory Committee (“MRAC” or “Committee”).  Since our last meeting in December, we have designated a new MRAC chair, Nadia Zakir.  The MRAC will benefit greatly from Nadia’s experience and knowledge of financial markets and regulatory policy.  I want to thank Chairman Giancarlo and Commissioners Quintenz, Stump, and Berkovitz for being here today.  I also want to thank and acknowledge the MRAC members and invited speakers who will participate on the panels today.

Keynote By ESMA Executive Director Verena Ross At The Global ABS Conference 2019

Date 12/06/2019

ESMA's Executive Director Verena Ross delivered a keynote speech on securitisation at the Global ABS Conference 2019 today in Barcelona, Spain.

Tehran Stock Exchange Weekly Market Review - 8 June 2019 To 12 June 2019

Date 12/06/2019

Click here to download Tehran Stock Exchange's weekly market review.

ESMA Issues An Additional Five Positive Opinions On National Product Intervention Measures

Date 12/06/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today issued five positive opinions on product intervention measures taken by the National Competent Authorities (NCAs) of the Czech Republic, Estonia and Slovakia. ESMA’s opinion finds that the proposed measures are justified and proportionate and that it is necessary for NCAs of other Member States to take product intervention measures that are at least as stringent as ESMA’s measures.