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Federal Trade Commission Extends Public Comment Periods For Some Sessions Of Its Hearings Initiative

Date 27/02/2019

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it has extended the public comment periods for some of the sessions in its Hearings Initiative, and that comments for all the remaining sessions will be due by May 31, 11:59 PM EDT.

Keynote Address Of CFTC Commissioner Dan M. Berkovitz At DerivCon 2019, New York, New York - Improving Swap Market Regulation: Four Reforms

Date 27/02/2019

Thank you ISDA for hosting this conference and for offering me the opportunity to speak with you about our swap markets and potential reforms.

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Releases Updated Guidance On EU Departure Preparations

Date 27/02/2019

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published updated information to help support regulated firms in finalising their preparations for as smooth a transition as possible when the UK leaves the EU.

U.S. Department Of Justice: New York Man Charged With Cryptocurrency Scheme

Date 27/02/2019

The founder and principal operator of My Big Coin Pay Inc. (My Big Coin), a purported cryptocurrency and virtual payment services company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, was charged in an indictment unsealed today for his alleged participation in a scheme to defraud investors by marketing and selling fraudulent virtual currency. 

CFTC Spokesperson Statement On DRW Case

Date 27/02/2019

A spokesperson for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued the following statement regarding the decision not to appeal the 2018 decision in CFTC v. Wilson et al., which followed a bench trial that concluded on December 7, 2016:

Sociedade Bioeletrica Do Mondego Issues First Green Bonds To Be Listed On Euronext Lisbon

Date 27/02/2019

Euronext is pleased to announce the first issuing of Green Bonds1 to be listed on Euronext Access Lisbon. Sociedade Bioelétrica do Mondego, S.A. (“SBM”) has issued a 10 year EUR 50 M emission (ISIN:PTBMOAOM0005), with an interest rate of 1,9%.

CFTC’s Technology Advisory Committee To Meet On March 27, 2019

Date 27/02/2019

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) announced today that it will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at CFTC’s Washington, DC, headquarters.

Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Issues Second And Third Quarter 2019 CRA Evaluation Schedule

Date 27/02/2019

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released its schedule of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) evaluations to be conducted in the second and third quarters of 2019.

Remarks Of CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz At DerivCon 2019

Date 27/02/2019

Introduction

Thank you for that very kind introduction.

Before I begin, let me quickly say that the views contained in this speech are my own and do not represent the views of the Commission.

The game of Polo was created 2000 to 2500 years ago during the Persian Empire and was first conceived as a training tool for the military cavalry.  It quickly developed into a formal competition among nobles, and Persians adopted it as their national sport around 600 AD.  Polo spread through various regions in Asia before taking root in India in the 13th century.  It wasn’t until the mid-1800s during the Colonial Era when it was embraced there by the British, who brought the sport back to the British Isles, formed clubs, and established rules.

FTSE UK Index Series Quarterly Review March 2019

Date 27/02/2019

• Two changes to the FTSE 100
• Just Eat and Phoenix Group Holdings to join FTSE 100
• Five changes to the FTSE 250