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New Report Highlights Market Risk from Basel Reforms

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 A new Oliver Wyman report commissioned by GFMA, SIFMA's global affiliate, undertakes a comprehensive analysis of the potential impacts of the new Basel standards on markets and the broader economy.

 

How Capital Markets Drive Economic Growth

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Watch leading industry analysts and Members of Congress discuss the role of the capital markets in funding critical initiatives including cybersecurity, infrastructure, biotech investment and social impact investing.

 

Building a Unique Fixed-Income Market-Structure Solution

SIFMA SPOTLIGHT

Change is taking place in both the infrastructure and participant profile of today’s technology-driven fixed-income markets. As we seek their ideal regulatory infrastructure, we must recognize there cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach.

 

Explore the New State Capital Markets Database

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 View and download data from SIFMA’s new interactive database, Capital Markets in Your State, including top municipal, corporate and equity issuers, securities industry employment and more.

 

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Featured Events

2016 SIFMA Annual Meeting: The Capital Markets Conference

2016 SIFMA Annual Meeting: The Capital Markets Conference

September 26-27, 2016

The Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC

Next Generation of Financial Advisors Seminar 2016

Next Generation of Financial Advisors Seminar 2016

Wednesday, October 05, 2016

Wells Fargo Advisors, St. Louis, MO

SIFMA Foundation 2016 Tribute Dinner

SIFMA Foundation 2016 Tribute Dinner

Wednesday, October 05, 2016

Cipriani, New York, NY

Latest News

Financial Trade Associations Statement on Fed’s Proposed Rule on Physical Commodities and Merchant Banking Activities

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Financial Trade Associations Statement on Fed’s Proposed Rule on Physical Commodities and Merchant Banking Activities

September 23, 2016

SIFMA AMG Comments on the FSB Consultation on Asset Management Activities

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SIFMA AMG Comments on the FSB Consultation on Asset Management Activities

September 21, 2016

SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. Remarks as Prepared for the 2016 Brexit Symposium

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SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. Remarks as Prepared for the 2016 Brexit Symposium

September 15, 2016

Financial Trade Associations Comment on Banking Agencies' Newly Issued Report on Banking Activities and Investments

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Financial Trade Associations Comment on Banking Agencies' Newly Issued Report on Banking Activities and Investments

September 8, 2016

SIFMA AMG Submits Comments to the SEC on the BCP Recordkeeping Proposal

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SIFMA AMG Submits Comments to the SEC on the BCP Recordkeeping Proposal

September 6, 2016

SIFMA AMG Statement on SEC Rule Amendments for Reporting and Disclosure by Investment Advisers

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SIFMA AMG Statement on SEC Rule Amendments for Reporting and Disclosure by Investment Advisers

August 26, 2016

Basel Reforms Require Further Review

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Basel Reforms Require Further Review

August 26, 2016

SIFMA Statement on SEC MCDC Enforcement Action

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SIFMA Statement on SEC MCDC Enforcement Action

August 24, 2016

Latest Research

AFME Securitisation Data Report, Second Quarter 2016

September 7, 2016

AFME Leveraged Loan and High Yield Report, Second Quarter 2016

August 29, 2016

US Research Quarterly, Second Quarter 2016

August 17, 2016

US Foreign Activity Report, Second Quarter 2016

August 16, 2016

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