RBA: Quarterly Statement by the Council of Financial Regulators – March 2020
The Council of Financial Regulators (the Council) has been meeting frequently in recent weeks and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
March 2020
RBNZ to implement $30bn Large Scale Asset Purchase Programme of NZ Govt Bonds
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to implement a Large Scale Asset Purchase programme (LSAP) of New Zealand government bonds.
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is warning people about scams related to coronavirus.
“Fraudsters commonly use major news events, such as the spread of COVID-19, to add credibility to their cons or manipulate emotions.
Wall Street to Open Positive as Global Equities Trade In Green on Stimulus Hopes
Risk sentiment improved as support measures announced by US & European central banks. Wall Street indices likely to reverse declines.
Guidelines for Meeting Upcoming AGM and Financial Reporting Requirements
Coronavirus may temporarily impact on companies’ ability to hold an annual general meeting (AGM) dates that are required to hold an AGM by 31 May 2020.
Dollar Jumps on Funding Strain, Global Central Bank Relief Ignored
Summary: The US Dollar jumped against its rivals on company funding demand for the second day running despite steps by world central banks to ease market stress.
NORGES BANK: Extraordinary F-loans to banks
Owing to the market situation over the past few days, Norges Bank will offer additional extraordinary NOK F-loans as from 19 March 2020.
SET News : Thai Stock Exchange Revises Ceiling & Floor and Circuit Breaker Rules as Volatility Surges
SET announces that in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic worries that have caused stock market meltdown worldwide as volatility surges.
CFTC Issues Customer Advisory on COVID-19
CFTC issued a Customer Advisory informing the public to be on alert for frauds seeking to profit from recent market volatility related to COVID-19 pandemic.
Monetary and Fiscal Stimulus Failed to Calm Markets
Stocks, gold, crude oil, and bonds fell as investors liquidating portfolios in search of cash as central banks and governments failed to calm markets.
Statement: Central Bank of Ireland
The Central Bank of Ireland is today announcing a further measure in order to support the economy, and households through the shock arising from COVID-19.
Equities Continue to Tumble on COVID-19 Woes, US Futures Halted Yet Again
Global equities are continuing their bearish rout today as COVID-19 woes continue to constantly outweigh any support from stimulus measures.
Stocks Slump Amid Coronavirus Fears, Crude Oil Return to 2003 Levels
Asian stocks slump downwards as investors are trying to assess the coronavirus outbreak impact on global trade and economy.
CFTC Provides Regulatory Relief
CFTC today announced the Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO) has issued a number of no-action letters providing regulatory relief.
Jury Finds Investment Adviser and its Owner Liable for Fraud
Jurors in New Haven, Connecticut, federal court returned a verdict in the Securities and Exchange Commission's favor against an investment adviser.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves, Karthik Subramanian and Abdelaziz Fathi.