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United Kingdom Parliament Treasury Committee Update: Chair Confirms That Committee Has Used Parliamentary Powers To Order RBS-GRG Report

Date 13/02/2018

On Wednesday 7 February, the Treasury Committee set the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) the deadline of 16 February 2018 to publish the skilled persons’ report (Section 166) into RBS’ treatment of small business customers in its Global Restructuring Group (GRG). 

Vela Wins Best DMA Offering at 2018 Fund Technology And WSL Awards - Recognized For Delivering A High Performance, Low Latency, Fully-Normalized Infrastructure For Accessing Global Liquidity

Date 13/02/2018

Vela, a leading provider of trading and market access technology, announced that it has won the category for Best Direct Market Access (DMA) Offering in the 2018 Fund Technology and WSL Awards. The awards were presented during a ceremony at the Yale Club in New York last week.

Remarks At The Ceremonial Swearing-In - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell At The Federal Reserve Board, Washington, D.C.

Date 13/02/2018

It is both humbling and a great privilege to be standing here today.1 I am particularly honored by the trust and faith that the President has placed in me and by the Senate's quick action in confirming me. There is no greater honor than public service, as Randy, Lael and all of our colleagues here at the Fed would agree.

U.S. Department Of The Treasury Under Secretary Sigal Mandelker Speech Before The Securities Industry And Financial Markets Association Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crimes Conference

Date 13/02/2018

Introduction

Thank you for the introduction.  It’s terrific to be back in New York City and with friends and former colleagues. 

As Under Secretary of Treasury’s Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI) I have the honor of leading a group of incredibly dedicated professionals.  TFI includes approximately 700 of the best and brightest minds in the world at following the money, protecting the United States financial system from illicit actors, and countering some of the greatest national security threats of our time. 

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell Participates In Ceremonial Swearing-In

Date 13/02/2018

Chairman Jerome H. Powell on Tuesday participated in a ceremonial swearing-in event in the atrium of the Board's main building in Washington. Witnesses included the Chairman's wife, Elissa Leonard; other relatives and friends; and Board employees. Other guests included current and former Federal Reserve, Treasury, and financial regulatory agency officials.

Mazor Robotics’ Management Opened Trading To Mark The Company’s Inclusion In TASE’s Flagship TA-35 Index

Date 13/02/2018

​Mazor Robotics is a biomed company that is engaged in the field of surgical robotic systems. It develops and manufactures surgical robotic guidance systems for spine and brain surgeries. The company was established in 2000 and, in 2007, began to be traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE). In 2013, the company listed its shares on the NASDAQ exchange in the United States and is now dual-listed on both markets.

Malawi Stock Exchange Monthly Market Performance Report - January 2018

Date 13/02/2018

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exchange's monthly market performance report.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Must Learn Lessons From Tragic GRG Saga, Say UK Small Firms

Date 13/02/2018

Responding to the announcement that the Treasury Committee has used parliamentary powers to order the full Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) skilled persons’ report on RBS’ Global Restructuring Group (GRG), Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry, said: 

“It’s been four years since the FCA appointed Promontory to put together a report on GRG. Victims have been left waiting far too long to see its findings. Hundreds of small business owners who had their lives destroyed by GRG are still waiting on compensation. This report could help secure the redress they’re due. In any case, the truth is the very least they deserve."    

IOSCO Consults On Proposed Policy Measures To Protect Investors Of OTC Leveraged Products

Date 13/02/2018

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has issued today a consultation report proposing policy measures for its members to consider when addressing the risks arising from the offer and sale of OTC leveraged products to retail clients.

Egyptian Squash Champions Open The Trading Session At EGX Today

Date 13/02/2018

As part of The Egyptian Exchange’s recognition of the importance of supporting young Egyptian leaders of various fields, the Egyptian squash champions opened the trading session today in the presence of Mr. Mohamed Farid Saleh, Chairman, EGX. The Egyptian champions attending were; Ranim ElWelily, Tarek Momen and Nouran Gohar.