May 2020
CFTC Enforcement Head Talks Dodd/Frank and Transparency
The head of enforcement at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said Dodd/Frank ushered in a new era for enforcement.
Update: Bank of Canada asks retailers to continue accepting cash
some consumers and businesses are choosing not to use cash to limit potential exposure.
European Indices Edge Lower, Wall Street to Tumble on Caution Ahead of Trump’s Brief
The European market today was bearish amidst President Trump’s response to the Chinese Parliament’s approval of national security law for Hong Kong.
IIROC Nominates Three New Independent Directors to Its Board
The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) today nominated candidates for three upcoming Independent Director positions on its Board.
Wall Street to Open Flat amid Mixed Cues & Escalating Sino-U.S. Tensions
The House of Representatives passed legislation for sanctions against Chinese officials for the detention of Uighur Muslims.
BCSC Issues Halt Trade Order on Micron Waste Technologies
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has ordered a halt to the trading of securities of Vancouver-based Micron Waste Technologies Inc.
SPF, IMDA and MAS Block Unregulated Overseas Online Trading Platform
The SPF, the IMDA and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), have taken action to block the website of an unregulated trading platform, Arotrade.
“Fairness Metrics” to Aid Responsible AI Adoption in Financial Services
MAS announced that VeritasVeritas aims to provide financial institutions with a verifiable way to incorporate the FEAT principles into their AIDA solutions.
ASIC Takes Action on Two AFS licensees
ASIC Takes Action on Two AFS licensees; cancels AFS licence of Squareknot Pty Ltd and suspends AFS licence of Forex Plus Australia.
Unregistered $25.5 Million ICO Issuer to Return Money for Distribution to Investors
BitClave agreed to settle the charges by returning proceeds from the offering and paying additional monetary relief to be distributed to investors.
Wall Street to Open Flat amid Mixed Cues & Escalating Sino-U.S. Tensions
Caution remains in the market over escalating Sino-U.S. tensions, but there's no major change to the international market's directional bias at the moment.
Bank of Canada: Opening Statement before the Senate National Finance Committee
welcome the opportunity to appear before you to discuss the Bank of Canada’s actions in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves, Karthik Subramanian and Abdelaziz Fathi.