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April 2020
March 2020
FINRA’s Membership Application Program Explained
Lisa Robinson is the senior director of FINRA’s Membership Application Program (MAP) and she was the most recent guest on FINRA’s podcast, Unscripted.
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.
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.
Coronavirus Wrecking Havoc on Trading World
Coronavirus wrecking havoc on trading world.
CFTC Approves New Exchange
A new derivatives exchange has been approved in the US. The announcement was made by the CFTC, announcing the approval of Small Exchange, Inc.
More Conference Cancellations Due to Coronavirus
EBRD planned on hosting the event, “The Investor Base of Securities Markets in the EBRD Regions”. However, they cancelled the event due to Coronavirus.
FIA’s Boca Conference Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
The coronavirus has caused the cancellation of a prominent futures trading conference. FIA Boca Conference occurs every year in March.
Trade Group Weighs in On Mark-Up
All bills passed mark-up despite the opposition of the securities trade group against one of them.The House Financial Services Committee held its mark-up.
February 2020
American Capital Markets Dominate
SIFMA, the Securities Industry Financial Markets Association, recently put out a report on American capital markets and this was one of their conclusions.
Congress Ratchets Up Pressure on Swaps
U.S. Congress has now told European financial market regulators directly not to mess with U.S. swaps transactions, as this would destabilize the markets.
Bloomberg Favors Financial Transactions Tax
Mike Bloomberg became the third Democrat presidential candidate to call for a financial transactions tax (FTT) having a full-list proposal.
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.
Crypto-Currency Scam Targets Physicians
Doctors may be smart, but a crypto-currency scammer proved they can still fall for a scam.
Global Universities Offer Trading Related Courses
Some of the finest universities all over the globe are providing courses which traders may find interesting to undergo and enroll for.
Commissioner Stump Weighs in SWAPs
Commissioner Stump of Commodities Futures Trading Commission talked about global swaps regulations, weighed in on the ongoing dispute over swaps regulation.
Ubiquity Thematic in House Hearing on Mobile Payments
Stephen Lynch, a Democratic Congressman from Massachusetts, and he is on the House Financial Services Committee states that mobile payments are ubiquitous.
