June 2018
Singapore and India advance in FinTech cooperation
The Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
SEC Names Valerie A. Szczepanik Senior Advisor for Digital Assets and Innovation
Szczepanik also named Associate Director in Division of Corporation Finance The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Valerie A.
Speech by BoJ Board Member Sakurai in Gunma (Economic Activity, Prices, and Monetary Policy in Japan)
Speech by Board Member Sakurai in Gunma on May 24, 2018 (Economic Activity, Prices, and Monetary Policy in Japan) I.
New Fintech Company Brings Diversity to Alternative Investing
If the vision of a top fintech company comes to fruition, he’ll create portfolio diversification for alternative investments.
May 2018
The Growing Cost of Financial Crime
A new report from Thomson Reuters has lifted the lid on the true cost of financial crime.
Fed Proposes Changes to the Volcker Rule
The Federal Reserve has proposed augmenting the Volcker rule so that it focuses more on the biggest banks while streamlining the process for all banks affected.
FED: Beige Book
National Summary Overall Economic Activity Economic activity expanded moderately in late April and early May with few shifts in the pattern of growth.
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1¼ per cent
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1¼ per cent.
Reserve Bank Of New Zealand: Banking conduct and culture – The Reserve Bank’s role and efforts ahead
An article by Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr.
Equity Market Innovation Leads to Venue Proliferation
Several startups are planning to launch either new venues or order types, and even listing standards, to solve problems in US equity trading.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves, Karthik Subramanian and Abdelaziz Fathi.