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TMX Group Consolidated Trading Statistics – July 2015

Date 06/08/2015

TMX Group Limited today announced July 2015 trading statistics for its marketplaces – Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TMX Select, Alpha, Montreal Exchange (MX) and NGX.

CFTC Orders Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC To Pay A $300,000 Civil Monetary Penalty For Violations Of Customer Protection Rule For Cleared Swaps And Related Supervision Failures - Order Finds That The Firm Failed To Maintain Sufficient U.S. Dollars In Segregated Accounts In The United States, Holding Required Funds Instead In Other Currencies

Date 06/08/2015

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today issued an Order requiring Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (Morgan Stanley), a registered Futures Commission Merchant and provisionally registered swap dealer, to pay a $300,000 civil monetary penalty for failing to hold sufficient U.S. Dollars in segregated accounts in the United States to meet all of its U.S. Dollar obligations to cleared swaps customers. The Order also finds that the firm failed to implement adequate procedures and requires Morgan Stanley to cease and desist from violating CFTC Regulations, as charged.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Wins Financial Institution Of The Year Award

Date 06/08/2015

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE or The Exchange) is pleased to announce that it has received the 2015 Financial Institution Award from The Oil & Gas Year (TOGY) Nigeria.  The award was presented to The Exchange on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at The Oil & Gas Year Nigeria Award ceremony, an annual event held to celebrate individuals and institutions who have distinguished themselves in their areas of specialization.

FINRA Bars Former Caldwell Broker For Churning Customer Accounts

Date 06/08/2015

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has permanently barred Richard Adams, a former registered representative of Caldwell International Securities Corp., from the securities industry for churning customers’ accounts and other securities rule violations. Adams also failed to report a dozen unsatisfied judgments and liens on his U4 Registration Form as required by FINRA rules.

Irish Stock Exchange: Statistics July 2015

Date 06/08/2015

July 2015 overall market statistics report

July 2015 investment funds statistics

SEC: Miller Energy Resources, Former CFO, Current COO Charged With Accounting Fraud

Date 06/08/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges alleging that Miller Energy Resources Inc., its former chief financial officer, and its current chief operating officer inflated values of oil and gas properties, resulting in fraudulent financial reports for the Tennessee-based company.  The audit team leader at the company’s former independent auditor also was charged in the matter.

BM&FBOVESPA Holds The 7th International Financial And Capital Markets Conference

Date 06/08/2015

BM&FBOVESPA is holding the 7th International Financial and Capital Markets Conference over August 27-29, the major financial sector event in Brazil. The biennial event takes place in the town of Campos do Jordão (São Paulo state) with the objective of provoking reflection and sharing different perspectives that contribute to the development of the financial and capital markets, putting Brazil on the map of large international events on finance. The seventh edition will bring together renowned speakers, authorities and business leaders to discuss current topics related to macroeconomics, regulation, productivity and finance, among others.

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The Monetary Policy Committee Meeting Ending On 5 August 2015

Date 06/08/2015

Before turning to its immediate policy decision, and against the backdrop of its latest projections for output and inflation, the Committee discussed financial market developments; the international economy; money, credit demand and output; and supply costs and prices.

Bank Of England Maintains Bank Rate At 0.5% And The Size Of The Asset Purchase Programme At £375 Billion - Monetary Policy Summary, August 2015

Date 06/08/2015

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy in order to meet the 2% inflation target and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment.  At its meeting ending on 5 August 2015, the MPC voted by a majority of 8-1 to maintain Bank Rate at 0.5%.  The Committee voted unanimously to maintain the stock of purchased assets financed by the issuance of central bank reserves at £375 billion, and so to reinvest the £16.9 billion of cash flows associated with the redemption of the September 2015 gilt held in the Asset Purchase Facility.

SGX Securities, Derivatives And Commodities Activities Increase In July

Date 06/08/2015

Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported an increase in securities, derivatives and commodities activities in July from a year earlier.