European Equities Open Positive on Trade Deal Optimism, Preliminary PMI’s in Focus
Trade deal optimism inspires risk on trading activity but caution over lack of details surrounding trade deal caps gains. US Preliminary PMIs in focus.
December 2019
Gabriel Makhlouf: The macrofinancial outlook for Ireland – risks, resilience and policy
Opening remarks by Mr Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, at the launch of the Financial Stability Review 2019: II, Dublin, 4 December 2019.
Johannes Beermann: Forward together – the socio-economic dimension of cash and remittances
Speech by Dr Johannes Beermann, Member of the Executive Board of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, 5 December 2019.
Industry Interview – Donald Ellet, MD, Elite Investment Consulting
As part of our ongoing interview series, we sit down with Donald Ellet, the Founder of Elite Investment Consulting.
The Eclectic Career of Mary Ann Burns
Mary Ann Burns is the former COO of FIA and she was the latest guest on FIA’s podcast with the current FIA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Walt Lukken.
DTCC Appoints Alison Wolpert to Lead the Firm’s Global Government Relations Activities
DTCC, the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced the appointment of Alison Wolpert.
DTCC’s MF Info Xchange Launches Capabilities as User Base Grows to 134 Clients
DTCC, the premier post-trade market today announced that its MF Info Xchange Launches Capabilities as User Base Grows to 134 Clients.
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), India’s Premier Bourse Launched Interest Rate Options on Government of India Bonds
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), India’s Premier Bourse Launched Interest Rate Options on Government of India Bonds.
CFTC Charges New Mexico Resident with Fraud in Long-Running Ponzi Scheme
CFTC Charges New Mexico Resident with Fraud in Long-Running Ponzi Scheme. It has filed a civil enforcement action in the District of New Mexico.
SEC Obtains Asset Freeze to Halt Alleged Offering Fraud
SEC announced that it has obtained a temporary restraining order and asset freeze against a California solar panel company and three executives.
Jefferies to Pay Nearly $4 Million for Improper Handling of ADRs
SEC today announced that broker-dealer Jefferies LLC will pay nearly $4 million to settle charges of improper handling of ADRs.
APRA Flags Setting Countercyclical Capital Buffer at Non-zero Default Level
APRA has decided to keep the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) for authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) on hold at non-zero default level.
Former Congressman and Two Others Settle Insider Trading Charges
SEC announced settlements with former U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins, his son Cameron Collins, and Stephen Zarsky, all got insider trading charges.
SEC Obtains Touting and Fraud Judgment Against Colorado Cannabis Stock Promoter
Colorado Cannabis Stock Promoter agreed to pay to settle the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's charges for fraudulently trading a cannabis stock.
ASIC Suspends the AFS Licence of Australian Golden Securities Ltd
ASIC has suspended the (AFS) licence of Melbourne-based financial services provider Australian Golden Securities Ltd until 21 May 2020.
Markets Rally on Trade Deal GBPUSD at Twelve-Month Highs
GBPUSD trades at 12-month highs at 1.3401 after the Conservatives won the elections as we are getting closer to the Brexit deadline on January 31st, 2020.
APRA Publishes MySuper Heatmap
APRA has published its first heatmap providing assessments of the performance of every MySuper heatmap superannuation product.
Introductory remarks by Fritz Zurbrügg – News Conference by Swiss National Bank
Remarks by Fritz Zurbrügg - Conference by Swiss National Bank on the significance of climate change for financial stability.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves, Karthik Subramanian and Abdelaziz Fathi.