Tax reform impacting fewer homebuyers
New York and California had the largest percentage of homebuyers who said their search for a home was impacted by Congress’ historical overhaul of the tax code.
Regulatory Developments
CONSULTATION ON INDICES AND RECOGNISED EXCHANGES UNDER THE CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS REGULATION
Friday 24 May 2019 18:04 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a Consultation Paper proposing amendments to the main indices and recognised exchanges under the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR). ESMA considers it necessary to introduce amendments to the Implementing Technical… Documents: reply_form_cp_crr_its.docx esma70-156-864_cp_amending_its_on_main_indices_and_recognised_exchanges_under_crr.pdf Closing date: 05/07/2019
CALL FOR EVIDENCE ON POSITION LIMITS IN COMMODITY DERIVATIVES
Friday 24 May 2019 17:42 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a call for evidence on position limits and position management in commodity derivatives. ESMA launches this call for evidence in the context of the reviews it must perform under MiFID II, together with the European Commission (EC… Documents: esma70-156-1101_reply_form_position_limits.docx esma70-156-1101_call_for_evidence_position_limits.pdf Closing … Read more
ESMA launches call for evidence on position limits in commodity derivatives
ESMA launches call for evidence on position limits in commodity derivatives Friday 24 May 2019 15:52 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today launched a call for evidence on position limits and position management in commodity derivatives. ESMA launches this call for evidence in the context of the reviews it must perform under … Read more
ESMA consults on indices and recognised exchanges under the Capital Requirements Regulation
ESMA consults on indices and recognised exchanges under the Capital Requirements Regulation Friday 24 May 2019 15:21 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today published a Consultation Paper proposing amendments to the main indices and recognised exchanges under the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR). ESMA considers it necessary to introduce amendments to the Implementing … Read more
Updated Investor Bulletin: Regulation A
The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy is issuing this Investor Bulletin to educate investors about Regulation A. Regulation A is an exemption from registration under the Securities Act that allows companies to raise money from the public in securities offerings of up to $50 million.
IMF paper urges central banks to seek wider audience
Central banks could do more to broaden their message, senior official says; financial stability communications still challenging
Central Bank of Laos Issues Warning Against Using Cryptocurrency
The central bank of Laos has warned the public against the use, purchase or sale of digital currencies, local news outlet Vientiane Times reported on May 21. The Bank of the Lao PDR has issued a warning to financial market participants and the public against cryptocurrency transactions as they are considered illegal in the country. … Read more
IRS Says It Will ‘Soon’ Issue Crypto Tax Guidance in First Since 2014
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is working on its first tax guidance for cryptocurrency since 2014, the agency’s commissioner told a lawmaker Monday. In a reply to Rep. Tom Emmer’s request for further guidance on reporting cryptocurrencies, IRS Commissioner Charles P. Rettig outlined a non-specific plan to release in-depth guidance in the near future. “I share … Read more
Malaysia Updates Crowdfunding Framework, Securities Commission Malaysia Affirms its Support for Fintech
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has updated crowdfunding rules to better fit the emerging market of online capital formation while announcing the approval of multiple new platforms targeting different sectors of digital finance. During a routable organized by the SC which included the participation of representatives from the Fintech industry, the Malaysian Minister of Finance … Read more