Week inAdvance
Monday | Apr 26, 2021
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Mon Apr 26 Joint BIS, BoE, ECB and IMF forum. Bloomberg Green Summit. IOSCO's STF meets. The super "pink" moon. | Tue Apr 27 Senate Finance climate hearing. | Wed Apr 28 Biden addresses Congress. Fed rate meeting and Powell news conference. | Thu Apr 29 U.S. GDP, initial jobless claims, pending home sales. | Fri Apr 30 Disneyland reopens.
All times are Eastern and subject to change.
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Thursday, May 13
INVESTORS market practices industry update
10:30 - 11 am
Come when you can. Leave when you have to. Take your calls.
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Tuesday, Apr 27
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Join the conversation: Raising capital as a tech entrepreneur of color. The SEC’s New York and San Francisco regional offices will discuss capital raising for technology-focused entrepreneurs and investors of color. The two-part virtual discussion will feature SEC representatives and guest panelists who will cover topics that include the following:
- Capital raising, including crowdfunding
- Ways to improve access to capital for currently underrepresented communities in the technology space
- Personal experiences and observations about the fundraising challenges faced by entrepreneurs of color, including the impact of the Covid pandemic
Wednesday, Apr 28
FEDERAL RESERVE
Fed Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference following the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting. Last week he said policy makers are in no hurry to withdraw support even as the U.S. economy rebounds.
Friday, Apr 30
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee videoconference. The agenda for the meeting includes matters relating to rules and regulations affecting small and emerging companies and their investors under the federal securities laws. See the meeting notice here.
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Tuesday, Apr 27
SENATE FINANCE
Virtual hearing on climate challenges: the tax code's role in creating U.S. jobs; achieving energy independence; and providing consumers with affordable, clean energy.
Tuesday, Apr 27
SENATE FINANCE
Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth hearing on creating opportunity through a fairer tax system.
Wednesday, Apr 28
U.S. CONGRESS
Joe Biden makes his first address as president to a joint session of Congress. Security will be heightened in the aftermath of the Capitol riot on January 6.
Wednesday, Apr 28
HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Hearing to examine the role of municipal bond markets in advancing – and undermining – economic, racial, and social justice.
Wednesday, Apr 28
SENATE BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Hearing on the reemergence of "Rent-a-Bank."
Thursday, Apr 29
HOUSE WAYS & MEANS
Subcommittee of Trade hearing on advancing U.S. competitiveness, equity, and sustainability through infrastructure investments.
Thursday, Apr 29
SENATE BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Remote hearing on "The Dignity of Work."
Thursday, Apr 29
SENATE FINANCE
Virtual hearing on social security during Covid, how the pandemic hampered access to benefits, and strategies for improving service delivery.
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Monday, Apr 26
MADRID, Spain
IOSCO (International Organization of Securities Commissions) Sustainable Finance Task Force (STF) will meet virtually.
Monday, Apr 26 -
Tuesday, Apr 27
BASEL, Switzerland
Joint Bank for International Settlements, Bank of England, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund virtual conference on spillovers in a "post-pandemic, low-for-long" world.
Monday, Apr 26
PARIS, France
Virtual launch of the joint EC/OECD-INFE (European Commission/Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development-International Network on Financial Education) project to develop a financial competence framework for the European Union.
Monday, Apr 26 -
Thursday, Apr 29
BASEL, Switzerland
Basel Institute on Governance 4th Crypto AML Compliance virtual forum to review blockchain essentials in the context of using cryptocurrencies for money laundering and terrorism financing.
Wednesday, Apr 28 -
Thursday, Apr 29
ROME, Italy
G20 4th Framework Working Group meeting on Wednesday, and Infrastructure Working Group Workshop On Circular Economy (finance track) on Thursday.
Wednesday, Apr 28
PARIS, France
G20/OECD Review of Progress: Advancing women in private sector leadership will showcase the work of the G20 EMPOWER Alliance and the OECD to support the implementation of commitments to strengthen women’s leadership position in the private sector.
Wednesday, Apr 28 -
Thursday, Apr 29
LONDON, SINGAPORE
OMFIF (Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum) virtual event “Central banks and digital currencies: A revolution in money, an OMFIF Digital Monetary Institute symposium.” Read more.
Thursday, Apr 29
PARIS, France
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Monday, Apr 26
Supermoon: the Super "Pink" Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun, its face fully illuminated. It will look larger and brighter than usual as it nears its closest approach to Earth. This is the first of three supermoons for 2021.
Monday, Apr 26 -
Tuesday, Apr 27
Bloomberg Live hosts the Bloomberg Green Summit. The focus will be “repair, rebuild and renew” and how countries and corporations can meet their climate goals.
Wednesday, Apr 28
ISDA (International Swaps and Derivatives Association) Derivatives trading forum: regulatory change virtual conference will explore explore what’s driving the change and how trading venues and market participants are adapting their product set and trading strategies in response.
Thursday, Apr 29
U.S. GDP is forecast to show robust 6% growth in the first quarter, bolstered by government stimulus. Looking ahead, the second quarter is forecast to be even stronger, putting the U.S. economy on track for its strongest year in decades.
Friday, Apr 30
ANAHEIM, California
Disneyland will reopen for California residents after being closed for more than a year. The demand for tickets has overwhelmed the theme park’s website.
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