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Ontario Securities Commission Announces Roundtable On Proposed Whistleblower Program

Date 14/04/2015

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced today that it will hold a roundtable to further explore the issues raised in OSC Staff Consultation Paper 15-401, which proposed a new whistleblower program to encourage the reporting of serious misconduct of Ontario securities law to the OSC. The program would be the first of its kind for securities regulators in Canada. 

Testimony Of CFTC Commissioner Mark Wetjen Before The U.S. House Committee On Agriculture Subcommittee On Commodity Exchanges, Energy, And Credit Subcommittee

Date 14/04/2015

Good morning Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Scott, and members of the subcommittee. I would like to thank you for inviting me to appear before the subcommittee this morning and allowing me to share some of my thoughts on the reauthorization of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). It is a pleasure to be here today.

The Dominance Of Data And The Need For New Tools: Remarks At The SIFMA Operations Conference, SEC Commissioner Kara M. Stein, April 14, 2015

Date 14/04/2015

Good morning and thank you, Lisa Dolly, for that kind introduction.  It is a privilege to be with you today. 

Whether it’s processing trades fairly, ensuring systems are protected from cyber threats, or making operational risk management a firm priority, you, the operations professionals, have a vitally important role and enormous responsibility. 

CBOE MSCI Index Options To Debut April 21

Date 14/04/2015

• MSCI EEM, EAFE Indexes First of Six Planned to Launch in 2015
• In U.S., MSCI Index Options Listed Solely on CBOE
• IMC Financial Markets to be Designated Primary Market-Maker

The Importance Of Smart Regulation, Rick A. Fleming, Investor Advocate, U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission, NASAA Public Policy Conference, Mayflower Renaissance Hotel, Keynote Luncheon, Washington, D.C. , April 14, 2015

Date 14/04/2015

Thank you, [Bill Beatty], for the nice introduction, and for the opportunity to come back and visit many old friends.

Thanks, also, to all of you who participated in the 19(d) meetings this morning. This is an important opportunity for state and federal collaboration, and I would remind my new friends at the SEC that Section 19(d) of the Securities Act provides for much more than a once-a-year gathering. It envisions an atmosphere in which the states are considered partners in certain types of rulemakings, not mere commenters.

ICE Endex Expands Dutch TTF Spot Market - NetConnect Germany To Take Up Trading For Balancing Purposes

Date 14/04/2015

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), the leading global network of exchanges and clearing houses, today announced that ICE Endex has added NetConnect Germany GmbH & Co. KG (NCG), the German market area operator, as a trading participant for the Dutch TTF gas spot market.

BOX Options Appoints New CEO And President - Ed Boyle Named CEO And Lisa Fall Named President

Date 14/04/2015

BOX Options (BOX), the all-electronic equity options market, announced yesterday that Ed Boyle has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Lisa Fall has been named President.

EU-US Trade Deal: 14 EP Committees Have Their Say

Date 14/04/2015

The European Parliament is working on its position on the EU-US trade deal known as the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The international trade committee is responsible for drafting the Parliament's recommendations; however 13 other EP committees will contribute with their opinions. MEPs are due to debate and vote on the EP's position before summer.

Oslo Børs: Large Equity Orders Invited To North Sea Dark Pool

Date 14/04/2015

Oslo Børs invites large equity orders to return to a regulated stock exchange environment. This will be made possible by the North Sea dark pool. “We want to provide a service to those who currently submit orders to fragmented and unregulated dark pools”, comments Bente A. Landsnes, President and CEO of Oslo Børs.

SIX Swiss Exchange - March 2015: Significant Growth In 1st Quarter

Date 14/04/2015