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Federal Court In Illinois Orders John D. Briner, A Disbarred Canadian Attorney, And His Former Law Firm, MetroWest Law Corporation, To Pay $280,000 Penalty For A Money Pass Scheme

Date 02/08/2016

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced that Judge Milton I. Shadur of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois entered an Order of Default Final Judgment (Order) against John D. Briner, a disbarred Canadian attorney who resides in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, and his former law firm, MetroWest Law Corporation (MetroWest), located in Vancouver, Canada, that now is under the custodianship of the Law Society of British Columbia. The Order imposes a civil monetary penalty of $280,000 and permanent registration, trading and solicitation bans on the Defendants as sanctions for their role in a money pass scheme.

Remarks At The Equity Market Structure Advisory Committee Meeting, SEC Commissioner Michael S. Piwowar, Aug. 2, 2016

Date 02/08/2016

Good morning and welcome.

Let me start by thanking the members of the Equity Market Structure Advisory Committee (the “Committee”), especially those of you serving on the Market Quality and Customer Issues Subcommittees, for all of your efforts. It is obvious that the recommendations being presented today are the result of considerable thought and analysis.

Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority: Announcement Regarding The Publication Of The Draft Real Estate Investment Traded Funds Instructions

Date 02/08/2016

As part of the  Capital Market Authority's (“CMA”) approved Strategic Plan for the period (2015-2019) and as a continuation to CMA’s efforts to develop the capital market as well as to introduce new investment instruments, and in line with the National Transformation Program and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, and based on the Capital Market Law issued by the Royal Decree Number (M/30) Dated 2/6/1424 H, the CMA Board has issued its Resolution which includes publishing the draft Real Estate Investment Traded Funds Instructions on CMA’s website (indicated below) to enable concerned and interested parties to provide their comments and observations. 

Opening Remarks At The Equity Market Structure Advisory Committee Meeting, SEC Chair Mary Jo White

Date 02/08/2016

Good morning and welcome to this August meeting of the Equity Market Structure Advisory Committee. I want to thank you all — members and panelists — for your continued hard work.

Itau Is No. 1 On Institutional Investor's 2016 Latin America Research Team - Bank Of America Merrill Lynch And J.P. Morgan Share Second Place On Annual Ranking Of Region's Best Sell-Side Analysts

Date 02/08/2016

Last year Itau BBA shared the winner's circle of the Latin America Research Team, Institutional Investor's exclusive annual ranking of the region's best sell-side analysts, with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan. This year it has the top spot all to itself, as the latter firms slip to second place.

Statement Regarding Progress On The Review Of The U.S. Treasury Market Structure Since The July 2015 Joint Staff Report

Date 02/08/2016

U.S. Department of  the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Joint Member Agencies) today issued this statement to highlight significant actions taken since the issuance last July of their Joint Staff Report on the U.S. Treasury market, including the recently signed memorandum of understanding to share information on U.S. Treasury cash and related derivative markets among the agencies and their plans to host a second conference on October 24 to continue progress on these efforts.

Wall Street Blockchain Alliance Adds Calypso Technology As Corporate Member - Leading Financial Technology Firm Expands Presence In Blockchain Sector

Date 02/08/2016

The Wall Street Blockchain Alliance (WSBA), is pleased to announce that Calypso Technology, a leading provider of comprehensive front-to-back technology solutions for the global financial markets, has joined the non-profit trade association as a corporate member. The addition of Calypso to the WSBA reflects the ever increasing need for blockchain knowledge and expertise across multiple segments and disciplines of financial markets.

Bitfinex Security Breach

Date 02/08/2016

Today we discovered a security breach that requires us to halt all trading on Bitfinex, as well as halt all digital token deposits to and withdrawals from Bitfinex.

Moscow Exchange Trading Volumes In July 2016

Date 02/08/2016

Moscow Exchange (ticker: MOEX) announces trading volumes for July 2016. Total trading volumes increased by 12.3% YoY to RUB 65.7 trln.

Bursa Malaysia And Indonesia Stock Exchange Sign MOU To Collaborate On Islamic Financial Markets

Date 02/08/2016

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (“IDX”) and Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) have today announced the signing of the second Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) to undertake a joint study to explore potential areas for collaboration, particularly in the development of the Islamic Capital Market in Malaysia and Indonesia.