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Bats Reports First Quarter Adjusted Earnings† Growth Of 77% - Sets Records For Net Revenue, Adjusted Earnings - Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend Of $0.08 Per share

Date 05/05/2016

Bats Global Markets, Inc. (Bats: BATS), a leading global operator of exchanges and services for financial markets, today reported earnings of $30.1 million and adjusted earnings of $35.6 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016, an increase of 77% in adjusted earnings† from $20.1 million a year ago. Adjusted earnings, which excludes tax-adjusted amortization and one-time costs, rose to $0.37 per diluted share from $0.21.

CalPERS' Climate Risk Reporting Proposal Overwhelmingly Passes At Rio Tinto Plc

Date 05/05/2016

The California Public Employees' Retirement System's (CalPERS) climate risk reporting shareowner resolution, Resolution #17, overwhelmingly passed today at the annual shareowner meeting of Rio Tinto Plc. The resolution, which was supported by company management, requires the global mining company to report on environmental risks and opportunities associated with climate change.

Nasdaq April 2016 Volumes

Date 05/05/2016

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today reported monthly volumes for April 2016, on its investor relations website. 

TSX Notice Of Housekeeping Rule Amendments And Amended TSX Staff Notice - Part X Special Purpose Acquisition Corporations

Date 05/05/2016

Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has amended Parts III, IV, V and VI of the TSX Company Manual.

New York Governor Cuomo Announces Approval Of First U.S.-Based Ethereum Exchange, Created And Operated In New York - Department Of Financial Services Authorizes New York-Based Company To Offer Trading Of Emerging Digital Currency

Date 05/05/2016

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services has authorized Gemini Trust Company, LLC to offer the trading of Ether, an emerging cryptocurrency, on its virtual currency exchange based in New York City. Cryptocurrencies are alternative decentralized global digital currencies that provide users with a more secure and efficient means of payment.

ISDA Launches Resolution Stay Jurisdictional Modular Protocol

Date 05/05/2016

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) today announced the launch of a Protocol that will enable market participants to comply with new regulations aimed at ensuring the cross-border enforceability of stays on contractual termination rights.

SIFMA Market Close Recommendations For The US Memorial Day And UK Spring Bank Holidays

Date 05/05/2016

SIFMA made holiday recommendations for the U.S., the UK, and Japan in observance of the U.S. Memorial Day and the UK Spring Bank Holidays.

Amman Stock Exchange Is A Member Of The Arab Federation Of Exchanges Executive Committee

Date 05/05/2016

Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) represented by the CEO of the ASE Mr. Nader Azar participated  in the AFE  Executive Committee during the AFE General Assembly Meeting, which was held in Amman in the twenty-sixth of April,2016. Where the ASE was elected to be a member of the AFE Executive Committee for the next three year.

Nasdaq Stockholders Elect Members To Board Of Directors

Date 05/05/2016

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) stockholders today elected all nominated directors at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Board members Charlene T. Begley, Steven D. Black, Börje E. Ekholm, Robert Greifeld, Glenn H. Hutchins, Essa Kazim, Thomas A. Kloet, Ellyn A. McColgan, Michael R. Splinter, and Lars R. Wedenborn were elected for a one-year term. Subsequent to the Annual Meeting, Börje E. Ekholm was re-elected to serve as Chairman of the Board by the Board of Directors.

Irish Stock Exchange: Monthly Market Statistics For April 2016

Date 05/05/2016

• April 2016 - overall market statistics (109 KB)
• April 2016 - monthly fund statistics (141KB)