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Virtual Asset Industry Answers G20 Call to Offer Solutions to Regulatory and Compliance Issues

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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NUSA DUA, Bali, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to a series of unfortunate events rocking the crypto world, a number of Virtual Asset Services Providers (VASPs) have announced specific industry proposals addressed to global regulators, aiming to expand cooperation and enhance dialogue between both sides, while enabling improvements to the existing regulatory mechanisms and compliance infrastructure.

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  • Mr. Kumar acknowledged the importance of industry cooperation in addressing financial crimes.
  • He continued by saying that "an effective regulatory framework must ensure that crypto asset activities posing similar risks to traditional financial activities are subjected to the same regulatory outcomes."
  • The G20 Leaders further stated "we welcome the initiative by the FATF to promote implementation of international standards on virtual assets.
  • The V20 Summit is an annual event aligned with the G20 Leaders' Summit and will reconvene in India in 2023 as Indonesia turns over the G20 presidency.

ICIS MEETS IOSCO'S PRA PRINCIPLES FOR THE TENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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LONDON, Nov.7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ICIS, a global source of commodity intelligence, today announced that the independent assurance review of its price reporting business has been successfully completed for the tenth consecutive year.

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  • LONDON, Nov.7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ICIS, a global source of commodity intelligence, today announced that the independent assurance review of its price reporting business has been successfully completed for the tenth consecutive year.
  • The Price Reporting Agency (PRA) principles are set out by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to ensure that commodity benchmark price reporting meets the highest standards.
  • IOSCO's PRA principles are an essential ingredient in our benchmarks, assuring our commitment to transparency and objectivity.
  • A full report detailing how ICIS has met the IOSCO PRA Principles can be found here .

ICIS MEETS IOSCO'S PRA PRINCIPLES FOR THE TENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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LONDON, Nov.7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ICIS, a global source of commodity intelligence, today announced that the independent assurance review of its price reporting business has been successfully completed for the tenth consecutive year.

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  • LONDON, Nov.7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ICIS, a global source of commodity intelligence, today announced that the independent assurance review of its price reporting business has been successfully completed for the tenth consecutive year.
  • The Price Reporting Agency (PRA) principles are set out by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to ensure that commodity benchmark price reporting meets the highest standards.
  • IOSCO's PRA principles are an essential ingredient in our benchmarks, assuring our commitment to transparency and objectivity.
  • A full report detailing how ICIS has met the IOSCO PRA Principles can be found here .

AMMC International Conference Concludes in Marrakech

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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The Global Capital Markets - Expect the unexpected: a trilemma for capital markets international conference, organized under the High Patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, at the initiative of the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC), concluded on Thursday, October 20, 2022, in Marrakech.

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  • The Global Capital Markets - Expect the unexpected: a trilemma for capital markets international conference, organized under the High Patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, at the initiative of the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC), concluded on Thursday, October 20, 2022, in Marrakech.
  • The unique forum hosted a series of high-level debates and discussions to address the question of the current trilemma of capital markets.
  • In her welcome speech, at the opening of the conference, Mrs. Nezha HAYAT, AMMC President said: The AMMC has been at the forefront of the efforts to develop the capital market to better support the economic and social growth of Morocco.
  • The AMMC is the regulatory authority of the Moroccan capital market.

Argus completes 11th benchmark review

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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LONDON, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has successfully completed the 11th external assurance review of its energy and commodity benchmarks and other key prices.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has successfully completed the 11th external assurance review of its energy and commodity benchmarks and other key prices.
  • The prices reviewed included those published by Argus Media and those administered by Argus Benchmark Administration (ABA).
  • Argus became the first PRA to complete an independent review of oil benchmarks, in October 2013, and was the first to extend the Iosco PRA Principles to non-oil energy benchmarks, in January 2014.
  • Argus' policies and procedures, together with the full assurance review, and its price assessment methodologies are available online .

Miami International Holdings and The Bermuda Stock Exchange Announce Participation in World Investor Week Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy 2022 Ceremony

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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MIAX will ring the bell at its Princeton, N.J. office, while BSX will ring the bell at its new headquarters facility at Exchange House, in Hamilton, Bermuda.

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  • MIAX will ring the bell at its Princeton, N.J. office, while BSX will ring the bell at its new headquarters facility at Exchange House, in Hamilton, Bermuda.
  • The Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy initiative supports the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) World Investor Week (WIW) taking place from October 3-9, 2022.
  • The key messages of the IOSCO WIW campaign in 2022 are based around two themes: investor resilience and sustainable finance.
  • MIAX's parent holding company, Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), owns Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX), MIAX PEARL, LLC (MIAX Pearl), MIAX Emerald, LLC (MIAX Emerald), Minneapolis Grain Exchange, LLC (MGEX), and The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX).

Miami International Holdings and The Bermuda Stock Exchange Announce Participation in World Investor Week Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy 2022 Ceremony

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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MIAX will ring the bell at its Princeton, N.J. office, while BSX will ring the bell at its new headquarters facility at Exchange House, in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Key Points: 
  • MIAX will ring the bell at its Princeton, N.J. office, while BSX will ring the bell at its new headquarters facility at Exchange House, in Hamilton, Bermuda.
  • The Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy initiative supports the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) World Investor Week (WIW) taking place from October 3-9, 2022.
  • The key messages of the IOSCO WIW campaign in 2022 are based around two themes: investor resilience and sustainable finance.
  • MIAX's parent holding company, Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), owns Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX), MIAX PEARL, LLC (MIAX Pearl), MIAX Emerald, LLC (MIAX Emerald), Minneapolis Grain Exchange, LLC (MGEX), and The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX).

American Express Elects Jay Clayton to Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) today announced that Walter Joseph Jay Clayton has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective October 5, 2022.

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  • American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) today announced that Walter Joseph Jay Clayton has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective October 5, 2022.
  • I look forward to benefiting from his valuable perspective on our Board as we execute against the companys growth plan.
  • Mr. Clayton also serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Apollo Global Management Inc.
  • American Express is a globally integrated payments company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.

SEC to Spotlight Financial Planning and Resilience During World Investor Week 2022

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - October 3, 2022) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it will highlight the importance of long-term planning and investor resilience during World Investor Week (WIW) 2022, which takes place October 3-9.

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  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - October 3, 2022) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it will highlight the importance of long-term planning and investor resilience during World Investor Week (WIW) 2022, which takes place October 3-9.
  • Together with these organizations, the SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) issued ajoint Investor Bulletin today to promote WIW's key initiatives.
  • Investor protection is core to our mission at the Securities and Exchange Commission, and we are honored to serve as the national coordinator in the United States for World Investor Week, said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
  • Please visit the SEC's World Investor Week page to see a list of other SEC outreach activities.

OSC announces education and outreach activities for World Investor Week and Investor Education Month

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced its suite of education and outreach activities to help people make informed financial decisions as part of October's Investor Education Month.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced its suite of education and outreach activities to help people make informed financial decisions as part of October's Investor Education Month.
  • Investor Education Month is an initiative of the Canadian Securities Administrators , the council of the securities regulators of Canada's provinces and territories.
  • World Investor Week also takes place from October 3 to 9 and is promoted by the International Organization of Securities Commissions.
  • The OSC's Investor Education Month and World Investor Week activities and resources include:
    Crypto education: To help investors make informed investment decisions about crypto assets the OSC launched the GetSmarterAboutCrypto.ca website and a new video about this online resource.