Week inAdvance Monday | Mar 8, 2021

Mon Mar 8 UN marks International Women’s Day. | Tue Mar 9 'Who Wins on Wall Street' Senate hearing. | Wed Mar 10 U.S. CPI. | Thu Mar 11 SEC investor advisory panel meets. Global clearing ecosystem on CFTC agenda. All times are Eastern and subject to change.

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Thursday, Mar 11 INVESTORS market practice industry update 10:30 - 11 am Come when you can. Leave when you have to. Take your calls.

at the agencies

Thursday, Mar 11 COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Global Markets Advisory Committee meeting on matters related to retail participation in the derivatives markets, and the impact of market volatility related to the coronavirus pandemic on the global clearing ecosystem. Thursday, Mar 11 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION The Investor Advisory Committee will hold two panel discussions: a follow-on discussion regarding self-directed individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and a discussion regarding special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). The committee will also discuss two recommendations: one regarding minority and underserved inclusion, and one regarding credit rating agencies. See the complete agenda here.

on the hill

Tuesday, Mar 9 SENATE BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS Hearing on Gamestop, Robinhood, and the state of retail investing. Wednesday, Mar 10 HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES Hearing on achieving racial equity through fair access to housing and financial services. Wednesday, Mar 10 SENATE BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS Markup to consider the nominations of Gary Gensler, of Maryland, to be a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and Rohit Chopra, of the District of Columbia, to be director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Thursday, Mar 11 HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions hearing on policy options to help the U.S. consumer during the pandemic.

across the globe

Monday, Mar 8 BEIJING, China The annual session of China’s National People’s Congress continues. The country’s biggest political meeting has returned to its original schedule after being delayed last year because of the pandemic. Tuesday, Mar 9 PARIS, France The OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) publishes its interim economic outlook. Wednesday, Mar 10 PARIS, France French National Assembly debates President Emmanuel Macron's plan to add environmental protection to the constitution, via a referendum. Thursday, Mar 11 FRANKFURT, Germany ECB holds its monetary policy meeting and updates its economic forecasts. Discussions will likely focus on whether the recent rise in government bond yields is an unwarranted tightening of financial conditions that needs to be addressed. President Christine Lagarde briefing. Sunday, Mar 14 ROME, Italy G20 Infrastructure Working Group Workshop (finance track).

other events

Monday, Mar 8 NEW YORK CITY The United Nations marks International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a Covid-19 world.” Wednesday, Mar 10 The U.S. February consumer price index will offer the latest look at price pressures bubbling up in pockets of the U.S. economy. Economists are watching inflation metrics closely as the debate continues over the future path of prices.

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