CFTC Orders Florida Resident and His Company to Pay Over $1 Million for Fraud
CFTC issued an order simultaneously filing and settling charges against Matthew R. White and M.W. Global Futures for soliciting approximately $1.2 million.
February 2020
Canadian Securities Regulators Seek Additional Comment on Proposed Rule for Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures
CSA today published a second notice and request for comment on revisions to a proposed rule for Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures(the proposed rule).
FCA appoints Sheldon Mills as Interim Executive Director of Strategy and Competition
The FCA has today announced the appointment of Sheldon Mills as the Interim Executive Director of Strategy and Competition.
Banking Industry Assists Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Overcoming the Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak
In view of the spread of the novel coronavirus, HKMA convened a teleconference of the Banking Sector SME Lending Coordination Mechanism on 11 February 2020.
SEC Announces Nancy Sumption as Senior Advisor to the Chairman for Cybersecurity Policy
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Nancy Sumption will serve as Chairman Jay Clayton's Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity Policy.
Equities Set to Close for Week on Positive Note, US Retail Sales in Focus
European markets also opened on a positive note but gains were capped as Euro area preliminary GDP showed signs of economic activity slowing down.
ASIC Charges Jan Cameron, Former Director of Bellamy’s Australia
Janet Heather Cameron, a former director of Bellamy’s Australia Limited, will appear before the Hobart Magistrates’ Court on criminal charges.
Bitcoin Used in Money Laundering Scheme
Bitcoin was used in another widespread criminal scheme. The US Department of Justice announced an indictment about a money laundering scheme.
Asian Stocks Mixed, Crude Oil Rebounds
Asian indices ended mixed on virus uncertainty as investors are confused about the coronavirus outbreak and the impact in the global economy.
Economic perspectives by Norges Bank
Address by Governor Øystein Olsen to the Supervisory Council of Norges Bank and invited guests, 13 February 2020.
Crypto-Currency Scam Targets Physicians
Doctors may be smart, but a crypto-currency scammer proved they can still fall for a scam.
Asian Stocks Retreat as Coronavirus Cases Increase
Asian stocks retreated today after an increase in confirmed coronavirus cases. Yesterday, we had reports of 14,850 new coronavirus cases and 243 deaths.
Rally Takes a Pause as Death Toll Escalates, US CPI in Focus
While new victim count remains low, the death toll escalates to 250 victims causing cautions to remain firm in the global market.
An African Vision for Sustainable Finance
Sustainable finance has gained traction particularly after the global financial crisis in 2007-2008.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves, Karthik Subramanian and Abdelaziz Fathi.