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DGCX Registers Strong Interest in G6 Currencies and Silver Futures in October

Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX

The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) continued its strong growth trajectory during the month of October, with its G6 currencies portfolio a standout performer during the month

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CFTC and South African Reserve Bank Announce Cooperative Effort to Promote Fintech Innovation

South African Reserve Bank (SARB)

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) today announced they have signed a Statement of Intent to cooperate and support innovation through each authority’s respective financial technology (fintech) initiative

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RBA partners with Commonwealth Bank, National Australia Bank, Perpetual and ConsenSys Software on Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency Research Project

RBA

The Reserve Bank today announced that it is partnering with Commonwealth Bank, National Australia Bank, Perpetual and ConsenSys Software, a blockchain technology company, on a collaborative project to explore the potential use and implications of a wholesale form of central bank digital currency (CBDC)

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FX execution algorithms contribute to market functioning but bring new challenges

BIS FX execution green bond

Execution algorithms - designed to buy or sell a predefined amount of foreign exchange according to a set of user instructions - have seen a rise in usage amid an increasingly decentralised and fragmented trading environment

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Federal Court Orders Pennsylvania Man and His Companies to Pay More Than $1.2 Million in Forex Trading Scheme

CFTC manipulation

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania entered an order of default judgment finding that Michael Salerno

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Ongoing Global Uncertainty Sees DGCX G6 Currency Volumes Continue Upward Trajectory

DGCX

Increased trading activity in G6 currency portfolio comes ahead of launch of three FX Rolling Futures Contracts in July.

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MAS Launches S$1.75 Million FinTech Innovation Challenge for a Covid-Resilient and Greener Financial Sector

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Singapore, 8 June 2020… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today the launch of a S$1.75 million MAS Global FinTech Innovation Challenge. The competition will seek innovative solutions that can help financial institutions respond to two critical global challenges: COVID-19 and climate change.

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New Government Guidelines Makes Accelerating Artificial Intelligence Possible

World Economic Forum

Amanda Russo, Public Engagement, World Economic Forum, +1 415 734 0589, arus@weforum.org If deployed properly, artificial intelligence (AI) can help society tackle big data problems faster. New guidelines launched today can help governments accelerate efficiencies through use of trusted AI and prepare for future risks.

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The HKMA and the banking industry launch the Banking Talent Programme

Hong Kong Monetary Authority

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the banking industry jointly launched the Banking Talent Programme (the Programme) today (4 June 2020) to nurture young talents for the industry, and provide participants with an opportunity to better prepare for future careers in the banking sector.

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FTSE Straits Times Index (STI) quarterly review – June 2020

FTSE

FTSE Russell announces that there will be one change to the constituents of the Straits Times Index (STI), following the June 2020 quarterly review. Mapletree Industrial Trust has been added to the STI. As a result, Singapore Press Holdings has been removed from the index.

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