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  • Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Brian D. Quintenz On The End Of His Term And Future Plans

    Date 28/04/2020

    I am deeply honored to have served as a Commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over the last two and half years, as well as to have been a part of an administration that has assembled one of the best financial regulatory teams across the federal government.  My five-year statutory term as a Commissioner expires this month.  With its expiration, I have had an opportunity to reflect on my journey.  It has been a privilege to serve my country in this role, easily the most rewarding experience of my professional career.  However, after thoughtful consideration and much discussion with my family, I have decided not to seek re-nomination to another five-year term as a Commissioner.  With five years having passed since I was first selected for this role, it is time for me to pursue new challenges and opportunities.

  • BIS: Dollar Invoicing, Global Value Chains, And The Business Cycle Dynamics Of International Trade

    Date 28/04/2020

    Focus

    This paper studies how US dollar invoicing and the rise of global value chains (GVCs) affects the relationship between monetary policy, exchange rates and international trade.

  • The Armchair Trader Launches Recovery Market Stock Picking Competition To Support The NHS

    Date 28/04/2020

    Today sees the launch of a stock picking competition from The Armchair Trader for investors who are following recovery trends within the global equities markets. Sponsored by AvaTrade, our competition has a total jackpot of more than £5000 in prize gifts. It is also designed to raise money for the NHS as it battles to save the lives of victims of COVID-19.

  • BIS: Covid-19 And Corporate Sector Liquidity

    Date 28/04/2020

    Key takeaways

    • The Covid-19 shock is placing enormous strains on corporates cash buffers. Corporate financial statements from 2019 suggest that 50% of firms do not have sufficient cash to cover total debt servicing costs over the coming year.
    • Credit lines could provide firms with additional liquidity. On average undrawn credit stood around 120% of debt servicing costs at end 2019. However, access is uneven and banks may be reluctant to renew or extend them in the current environment.
    • Sticky operating expenses result in many firms running operating losses, placing an additional burden on cash buffers. Estimates indicate that following a 10% drop in revenues, operating expenses only fall by 6% on average.
    • Simulations suggest that if revenues fall by 25% in 2020, then closing the entire funding gap with debt would raise firm leverage by around 10 percentage points.

  • Qatar Stock Exchange Launches A Distance Learning Program For The Public

    Date 28/04/2020

    In line with the social responsibility of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) and the precautionary measures taken to combat the Covid-19, the QSE’s Marketing and Communications Department launched a distance learning program, which includes free online courses for the public.  The courses, which will be given by a group of specialized university professors and QSE experts, are aimed to promote securities investment and trading awareness among various segments of the local community.