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ESMA Publishes Final Guidelines On Alternative Performance Measures

Date 05/10/2015

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its final Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) for listed issuers. An APM is a financial measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows, other than a financial measure defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. The guidelines apply to APMs disclosed by issuers or persons responsible for drawing up a prospectus on or after 3 July 2016.

Building Healthy Capital Markets: From The 2008 Financial Crisis To Digital Disruption And Beyond – Keynote Address To The Eurofi Financial Forum, SEC Commissioner Kara M. Stein, Luxexpo, Luxembourg-Kirchberg, Sept. 10, 2015

Date 05/10/2015

Thank you Jacques [de Larosière] for the warm welcome.  It is an honor and a pleasure to be here at the Eurofi Financial Forum.  This regular gathering is a testament to how a robust exchange of ideas can play an important role in strengthening our financial systems and economies.  Before I continue, I am required to note that these views are my own and do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission), my fellow Commissioners, or the staff.

European Stability Mechanism Board Of Governors Approves Updated Memorandum Of Understanding With Cyprus

Date 05/10/2015

The Board of Governors of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) approved today the updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cyprus, following a positive assessment of the seventh review of Cyprus’s macroeconomic adjustment programme.

DGCX Q3 Volumes Up 36% With Trading In Gold Leading The Way

Date 05/10/2015

• Q3 trading in Gold products grew 71% from Q2
• Q3 trading in Indian Rupee portfolio grew 37% from Q2
• Highest Open Interest recorded with 110,145 contracts in Q3, growing 143% from Q2
• Year-to-date volumes grew 19% and year-on-year volumes up 29%

Non Jordanian Investment At The Amman Stock Exchange During September 2015

Date 05/10/2015

The total value of shares that were bought by non-Jordanian investors since the beginning of the year until the end of September 2015 was JD419 million, representing 17.4% of the overall trading value, while the value of shares sold by them amounted to JD423.4 million. As a result, the net of non-Jordanian investments showed a decrease of JD4.4 million, compared to a decrease by JD35 million for the same period of 2014.  

Dubai International Financial Centre Wins Distinction In 'Money And Finance' Category At Islamic Economy Award 2015

Date 05/10/2015

Dubai International Financial Centre Investments (DIFCI), the investment arm of Dubai International Financial Centre, was today recognised in the 'Money and Finance' category at the Islamic Economy Award 2015.

EBA Seeks Legislative Clarifications On Mortgage Lending Value

Date 05/10/2015

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today an Opinion on mortgage lending value (MLV) addressed to the European Commission and related to the EBA's mandate to deliver technical standards harmonising the concept of MLV in the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR). In this Opinion, the Authority raises concerns about the possible unintended consequence that a harmonised definition of MLV across the CRR might have on the EU covered bonds market.

EIB Increases Climate Awareness Bond (CAB) 2023 To EUR 1Bn

Date 05/10/2015

• EUR 400m tap creates third liquid reference on EIB’s Green Bond curve
• First semi-annual CAB Newsletter to be published tomorrow with first-ever report on allocations of individual Green Bonds to individual projects

US Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew Statement Regarding The Conclusion Of Negotiations On The Trans-Pacific Partnership

Date 05/10/2015

U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew today released a statement following the conclusion of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP):

“The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a comprehensive and high-standard agreement that will increase opportunities for American workers and businesses, encourage competition, promote open trade and investment, and lift up our middle class in a rapidly evolving global economy.  I applaud Ambassador Froman and our international partners for delivering an agreement that lives up to our ambitions and will deliver more high-quality jobs for Americans, as well as closer economic integration across the TPP region."

SEC Charges Bristol-Myers Squibb With FCPA Violations

Date 05/10/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that New York-based pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb has agreed to settle charges that its joint venture in China made cash payments and provided other benefits to health care providers at state-owned and state-controlled hospitals in exchange for prescription sales.