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CFTC Approves Comparability Determination For Australia Uncleared Swap Margin Rules For Substituted Compliance Purposes - Australia Is Deemed Comparable With All Aspects Of Margin For Uncleared Swaps

Date 27/03/2019

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today unanimously approved a comparability determination finding the margin requirements for uncleared swaps under the laws of Australia and the regulations of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) comparable in outcome to those under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and CFTC regulations.

encompass Corporation Comments On Denmark’s Financial Watchdog Developments

Date 27/03/2019

“The increased resources and power being given to Denmark’s financial watchdog represents an important step in the attempts to tackle financial crime following a number of recent high-profile money laundering cases.

ESMA Writes To European Commission On MIFID II/MIFIR Review Reports

Date 27/03/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has written to the European Commission (EC) regarding its contribution to a range of MiFID II/MiFIR Review reports, setting out ESMA’s proposed timetable for their delivery. 

Deutsche Börse ”Welcome To The German Capital Market“ – New Video Lecture For Capital Market Professionals From Abroad

Date 27/03/2019

Deutsche Börse’s Capital Markets Academy is offering a new video lecture for bankers and other capital market professionals from abroad. In 150 minutes, the participants are made familiar with the market structures and the legal framework of the German capital market.

Notice Of ESMA’s Product Intervention Renewal Decision In Relation To Binary Options

Date 27/03/2019

On 22 March 2019, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) adopted a Decision under Article 40 of Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 to renew the prohibition on the marketing, distribution or sale of binary options to retail clients. The Decision renews ESMA Decision (EU) 2018/795 on the same terms as the previous renewal decision, ESMA Decision (EU) 2018/2064.

GGFI: Launch Of The Global Green Finance Index 3 - European Centres Lead The Green Finance Index, Spotlight On Fossil Fuels - Global Green Finance Index Third Edition Published Today - Green Rankings Not Affected By Level Of Fossil Fuel Financing

Date 27/03/2019

Finansinspektionen: More Households Are Amortising, But Households Still Have High Debt

Date 27/03/2019

New mortgagors are amortising, borrowing less and buying less expensive homes, but many still have high debt. These are FI’s conclusions in this year’s mortgage report. FI is also publishing an FI Analysis that shows the stricter amortisation requirement has reduced the percentage of borrowers with high debt in relation to their income.

Powernext Granted Recognised Overseas Investment Exchange Status In The United Kingdom

Date 27/03/2019

Powernext has been granted the status of Recognised Overseas Investment Exchange (ROIE) for the United Kingdom by the British Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), effective on 26 March 2019.

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Hosts Student Delegation From Zayed University - Abu Dhabi

Date 27/03/2019

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the region's leading financial market, hosted a student delegation from Zayed University, Abu Dhabi; as part of the 8th Annual Global Money Week, which is taking place from 25th to 31st of March 2019.

Opening Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz Before The CFTC Technology Advisory Committee

Date 27/03/2019

Good morning and welcome to our third meeting of the Technology Advisory Committee (TAC or Committee).  Before we begin, I would like to thank all of the Committee and subcommittee members for volunteering to participate and share their expertise with us.  In particular, I would like to take a moment to recognize the new TAC Chair, Richard Gorelick, for his willingness to lead and giving so generously of his time to advance this Committee’s important work.  Richard has a long and distinguished history as a participant in the derivatives market, has been an astute and consistent source of feedback to the CFTC across multiple advisory committees, as well as in two of this TAC’s subcommittees, has been a long-time member of FIA’s Principal Traders Group, and has testified before Congress on derivatives market structure.  Richard, thank you for continuing to provide us the benefit of your expertise and now, your leadership.