Derivatives Exchanges In Emerging Markets: Key Success Factors - Andre Cappon, Leon Bitton, Ricardo Angulo, The CBM Group, New York NY Date
16/02/2021
Derivatives markets are a key segment of the capital markets around the world. They are central to the efficiency and stability of capital markets and thus to economic growth.
Derivatives exchanges are active nowadays in all developed economies. Among emerging economies, there are vibrant derivatives exchanges in large and/or sophisticated markets e.g. Brazil, China, India, South Africa. However, many smaller emerging economies do not yet have this important capital markets institution. These countries are very interested in launching derivatives and learning “best practices”.
Statement By Mark Steward, UK Financial Conduct Authority Director Of Enforcement And Market Oversight, On Woodford Investment Management Ltd And WCM Partners Ltd Date
16/02/2021
The FCA has noted the recent comments by Neil Woodford on his future business plans. This statement sets out our position on specific points on which we have been asked for information.
Since April 2020, when it varied its permissions, Woodford Investment Management Ltd is no longer able to offer investment services to retail clients.
Mr Woodford’s new business, WCM Partners Ltd, would need to apply for appropriate permissions before commencing any regulated activity in the UK. In taking any decision on whether to authorise a firm, we consider whether it is ready, willing and organised to comply, on a continuing basis, with our requirements and standards. That includes, for example, the sustainability of the firm’s business model and the fitness of its management.
4,400 Moderna Vaccine Doses Not Kept Cold Enough May Be Unusable
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
An ongoing investigation found the temperature problem is not something on the Maine CDC or state of Maine side, Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said.
Jae C. Hong / AP
Maine health officials discovered that a majority of Moderna vaccine shipments received across the state on Monday were not kept adequately cold during transport, meaning 4,400 doses may have to be thrown out.
Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, made the announcement during a sad and somber coronavirus briefing on Tuesday and said the problem extends to other states as well.