December 2018
Intercontinental Exchange Announces Launch of Marine Fuel Contracts in Advance of IMO 2020
ICE announced plans to launch new Marine Fuel contracts in advance of the implementation of the 0.5% sulphur cap by IMO in 2020.
Jeffrey S. Mooney Named Associate Director in the Office of Clearance and Settlement
SEC announced that Jeffrey S. Mooney has been named Associate Director of the Office of Clearance and Settlement of Division of Trading and Markets.
Traders Awaiting the Key Fed Decision Wednesday
Asian markets gain some ground Monday morning after a tough week for global stocks.
LabCFTC’s Purpose: Get Out of the Ivory Tower
LabCFTC - a function to engage with new technologies, enable CFTC to be proactive,forward thinking.
Executives Settle ICO Scam Charges
Executives Settle ICO Scam Charges, Two former executives behind an allegedly fraudulent initial coin offering (ICO) that was stopped by SEC.
FINTRAC Publishes its First Assessment on Terrorist Activity Financing
2018, which provides an assessment of the terrorist activity financing risks presented by various countries around the world.
SEC, MSRB, FINRA to Hold Compliance Outreach Program for Municipal Advisors
The Securities and Exchange Commission, MSRB, FINRA today announced the opening of registration for the Compliance Outreach Program for Municipal Advisors.
ASIC to Consult on Measures to Restrict Offers to Retail Investors of Stub-Equity in Proprietary Companies
ASIC is concerned about recent control transactions where part or all of the consideration includes stub-equity in Australian proprietary companies.
ASIC Advice to AFS Licensees About Upcoming Changes to Education and Training Requirements
ASIC Advice to AFS Licensees About Upcoming Changes to Education and Training Requirements, Regulatory Guide 146 Licensing.
FCA Introduces New Rules on Handling Complaints about Authorised Push Payment Fraud
TFCA has today published new rules allowing victims of Authorised Push Payment fraud to complain to the payment services provider receiving their payment.
Asian Markets take a hit after Economic Data
Asian Markets take a hit after two days of gains as macro data from China disappointed investors. European markets and U.S. equity futures followed same.
Its Draghi Day, Today
Asian stocks record a positive day as trade tensions may continue to ease further, boosting the outlook for global economic growth.
IMF commends Hong Kong’s strong buffers and robust policy frameworks despite increasing global risks
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Mission has commended the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in its latest assessment.
Basel Committee publishes updated Basel III disclosure requirements
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has published today updated Pillar 3 disclosure requirements. These requirements complete the Pillar 3 framework.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves, Karthik Subramanian and Abdelaziz Fathi.