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Autorité Des Marchés Financiers Publishes For Comment A Draft Regulation On The Sale Of Insurance Over The Internet

Date 10/10/2018

The Autorité des marchés financiers (the “AMF” or the “Authority”) is publishing for comment the Draft Regulation respecting alternative distribution methods (pdf - 185 KB)This link will open in a new window, namely distribution of insurance products and financial services without the intermediary of a natural person and distribution without a representative.

Canadian Securities Regulators Publish Guidance On Disclosure Expectations For Cannabis Issuers

Date 10/10/2018

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published Staff Notice 51-357 Staff Review of Reporting Issuers in the Cannabis Industry, which summarizes CSA staff’s review of 70 reporting issuers’ (issuers) continuous disclosure, and highlights common deficiencies and best practices.

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 10/10/2018

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available.

US Federal And State Financial Regulatory Agencies Issue Interagency Statement On Supervisory Practices Regarding Financial Institutions Affected By Hurricane Michael

Date 10/10/2018

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, and the state regulators recognize the serious impact of Hurricane Michael on the customers, members, and operations of many financial institutions and will provide appropriate regulatory assistance to affected institutions subject to their supervision. The agencies encourage institutions operating in the affected areas to meet the financial services needs of their communities.

CFTC Commissioner Behnam To Provide Remarks At The Bipartisan Policy Center And ISDA Discussion On Reference Rate Reform

Date 10/10/2018

Gary Goldsholle, Former Deputy Director, Current Senior Policy Adviser In The Division Of Trading And Markets, To Leave The SEC

Date 10/10/2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Gary Goldsholle, a senior policy adviser in the Division of Trading and Markets, will leave the agency on Oct. 12. 

CFTC Chairman Giancarlo To Keynote At The 34th Annual FIA Futures And Options Expo

Date 10/10/2018

Pickups And Put Downs: Remarks At The Financial Planning Association 2018 Major Firms Symposium, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce Chicago, IL, Oct. 2, 2018

Date 10/10/2018

Thank you, [Skip], for that kind introduction.  I appreciate the invitation to be here in Chicago with you this morning. Before I continue, I need to provide the standard disclaimer that the views I express today are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Commission or my fellow Commissioners. Maybe after I tell you the following story, that disclaimer will be self-evident as I am confident that all of my colleagues obey the traffic rules.

BGC Partners To Relocate UK based Headquarters To 5 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, E14

Date 10/10/2018

BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP) ("BGC Partners," "BGC" or "the Company"), a leading global brokerage and financial technology company, signed leases on approximately 130,000 sq ft at 5 Churchill Place, London, E14. This will see the leading brokerage firm relocate its UK based headquarters in 2019.

CFTC Commissioner Berkovitz To Participate In A Fireside Chat At The 34th Annual FIA Futures And Options Expo

Date 10/10/2018