ASIC Consults on Proposed Changes to the Capital Requirements for Market Participants
ASIC has released a consultation paper proposing changes to the capital requirements for market participants which prescribe the minimum amount of capital.
July 2018
SFC Consults on Amendments to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-terrorist Financing Guidelines
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Consults on Amendments to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-terrorist Financing Guidelines.
Deepening EMU – Political Integration and Economic Convergence
Speech by Yves Mersch, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the conference on “Economic and Monetary Union — Deepening EMU and Convergence”.
Riksbank: Repo Rate Unchanged at −0.50 Per Cent
The Executive Board has therefore decided to hold the repo rate unchanged at −0.50 per cent. The forecast for the repo rate is also unchanged.
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision - The Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent.
SEC Charges New York-Based Firm and Supervisors for Failing to Supervise Brokers Who Defrauded Customers
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged New York-Based Firm and Supervisors for Failing to Supervise Brokers Who Defrauded Customers.
The Journey to Best in Class Payments – Bank of England
Speech from David Bailey Executive Director for Financial Market Infrastructure Bank of England -The Journey to Best in Class Payments.
Existing or Planned Exposure to Crypto-Assets
Reminding CEOs of the relevant obligations under PRA rules, and to communicate the PRA’s expectations regarding firms’ exposure to crypto-assets.
Fintech Will Transform for Regulators, Consumers and Providers
Fintech will change the world, but specifically for consumers, providers, and regulators. That was the message from a fintech heavyweight, Jo Ann Barefoot.
Bank of England’s Approach to Financial Services Legislation Under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act
HM Treasury (HMT) set out its approach to onshoring financial services legislation under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act (EUWA).
Transparency Strengthens Public Trust and Makes Monetary Policy More Effective, Governor Poloz Says
Transparency in monetary policy can help build public trust and financial markets and promote a more resilient economy, Governor Stephen S.
In search of gold: Exploring Central Bank Digital Currency
In search of gold: Exploring Central Bank Digital Currency. A speech delivered to The Point Conference, hosted by Payments New Zealand, Auckland.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves, Karthik Subramanian and Abdelaziz Fathi.