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CME Group Announces Eight New European Power Contracts On CME Europe

Date 20/05/2015

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives market place, announced today the launch of eight new European Power futures contracts on CME Europe.

InvestYourWay Offer Bitcoin As Part Of A Fully Diversified Fund - The First UK Regulated Investment Manager To Provide Bitcoin Investment As Part Of A Bespoke Portfolio

Date 20/05/2015

InvestYourWay, the bespoke online fund building platform, today announced the addition of Bitcoin as a new investable product, offering more choice to clients. InvestYourWay believes in making such products available as part of a diversified portfolio and not just to those who can afford personalised fund management services, as clients only need as little as £2,500 to begin using their service.

ASIC Releases First Licensing Activity Report

Date 20/05/2015

ASIC today published its first report on its approach to licence applications to help inform businesses and individuals wanting to provide financial services or credit, or register as a liquidator or auditor.

Japan's Financial Services Agency: The Second Meeting Of The Working Group On Financial Group Of The Financial System Council

Date 20/05/2015

The Working Group on Financial Group of the Financial System Council will hold its second meeting on May 26th, 2015 as follows.

The meeting is open to the public. Please note that the seats for the public are limited. We appreciate your understanding.

The materials and minutes are to be publicized on the FSA Homepage after the meeting.

ASIC Updates Guidance For Carbon Market Participants

Date 20/05/2015

ASIC today released updated regulatory guidance for carbon market participants.

UBS Participates In Resolutions Of Industry-Wide FX Matter

Date 20/05/2015

• Firm faces no criminal charges and no DOJ fine on FX
• UBS granted conditional immunity from prosecution for FX by Antitrust Division of DOJ
• DOJ to terminate 2012 LIBOR NPA requiring UBS AG to plead guilty on legacy LIBOR conduct and pay USD 203 million 
• Payment to Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of USD 342 million
• UBS fully provisioned for these resolutions; no financial impact on 2Q 2015 results

CME Group Announces Quarterly Dividend

Date 20/05/2015

CME Group Inc., the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today declared a second-quarter 2015 dividend of $0.50 per share, payable June 25, 2015, to shareholders of record as of June 10, 2015. 

Financial Stability Oversight Council Releases Fifth Annual Report - Council Votes To Further Enhance Transparency And Governance

Date 19/05/2015

The Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) today unanimously approved its 2015 annual report, which was developed collaboratively by the members of the Council and their agencies and staffs.  Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Council reports annually to Congress on a range of issues, including significant financial market and regulatory developments, potential emerging threats to the financial stability of the United States, and the activities of the Council.  The report also makes recommendations to promote market discipline; maintain investor confidence; and enhance the integrity, efficiency, competitiveness, and stability of U.S. financial markets. 

Opening Of Renovated NZX Wellington Headquarters

Date 19/05/2015

NZX re-confirmed its commitment to Wellington at the opening of its renovated Cable Street offices last night attended by Hon Bill English.

Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting May 19, 2015

Date 19/05/2015

Secretary Lew today convened a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council in executive and open sessions at the Treasury Department.