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Minister Of Supply Visits EGX & Announces The Cabinet Direction Towards Increasing Market Cap. Of Holding Companies Through Public Offerings

Date 22/02/2015

During his visit to the Egyptian Exchange, Dr. Khaled Hanafy - Minister of supply said that the current Government is working on restructuring of holding companies subject to the provisions of law No. 203 for the year 1991 through public offerings in the EGX to raise capital and attract local and foreign investments.  This is the first time there are discussions of increasing capital of the Holding company and not affiliate companies to it. 

Rescheduling Of The Amman Stock Exchange's Trading Session On Sunday 22 February 2015

Date 21/02/2015

Based on the Prime Minister's decision to delay the official office hours of the government departments and public institutions due to the weather conditions, The Amman Stock Exchange announces that it will open for business on Sunday 22nd of February 2015 at 10:00 a.m., and the Trading Hours will be as the following:

Remarks At The “SEC Speaks” Conference 2015: A Fair, Orderly, And Efficient SEC, Commissioner Michael S. Piwowar, Washington DC, Feb. 20, 2015

Date 21/02/2015

Good afternoon.  Thank you, Keith [Higgins], for that wonderful introduction.  I appreciate the opportunity to be here today with so many of the SEC staff, former SEC staff, and other members of the securities community.  “SEC Speaks” provides us with the chance to reflect on all of the Commission’s accomplishments in the past year, which are the result of the hard work and dedication of the staff.  At the same time, it is also an appropriate venue for considering what else we can do to effectively carry out our mission to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation.  I would suggest that the answer to how we can build upon the accomplishments of the past year is to apply the same objective that we have for the markets we regulate—that they be fair, orderly, and efficient--to ourselves.  And so, I would like to discuss how we can make the SEC a more fair, orderly, and efficient agency.

BATS 1000 Index Rises 0.7% This Week

Date 20/02/2015

BATS Global Markets (BATS), a leading operator of securities markets in the U.S. and Europe, reports the BATS 1000® Index (Ticker: BATSK) advanced 164.05 points to close at 23,463.55, up 0.7 percent over last Friday’s close.

CFTC Staff To Host Public Roundtable On Recovery And Orderly Wind-Down Of Derivatives Clearing Organizations

Date 20/02/2015

Staff of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold a public roundtable on March 5, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., to discuss issues related to recovery and orderly wind-down of Derivatives Clearing Organizations (DCOs). The goal of this roundtable is to gather views from a variety of stakeholders, including DCOs, their clearing members (futures commission merchants), and the customers of their clearing members (including money managers, end-users, and others).

Remarks At The SEC Speaks In 2015, Commissioner Daniel M. Gallagher, Feb. 20, 2015

Date 20/02/2015

1. Introduction

Thank you, Keith [Higgins], for your kind introduction.  It's hard for me to believe that this is my fourth SEC Speaks speech.  A lot has changed over the course of those years, but one thing has remained constant - the remarkable talent and dedication of the SEC staff. Before I continue, I want to take this opportunity to thank the entire staff for all that they do for the markets and investors.

CBOE Named “Best Options Exchange” At The Markets Choice Awards

Date 20/02/2015

The Chicago Board Options Exchange® (CBOE®) announced that the exchange was named “Best Options Exchange” for the second consecutive year at the third annual Markets Media Markets Choice Awards last night in New York City.

Remarks At The “SEC Speaks” Conference, Commissioner Kara M. Stein, Feb. 20, 2015

Date 20/02/2015

It is a pleasure to be with you today for the 44th annual “SEC Speaks.”  

At the outset, I would like to remind you that the views I am expressing today are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Commission, my fellow Commissioners, or the staff of the Commission.

Before I begin my remarks, I would like to acknowledge the remarkable and dedicated career of Harvey Goldschmid.  Just a few weeks ago, Harvey visited me to discuss his perspectives on a number of timely securities law issues.  His superb intellect was reinforced by his engaging personality and skill as a teacher.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 20/02/2015

The current reports for the week of February 17, 2015 are now available.

Eurogroup Statement On Greece

Date 20/02/2015

The Eurogroup reiterates its appreciation for the remarkable adjustment efforts undertaken by Greece and the Greek people over the last years. During the last few weeks, we have, together with the institutions, engaged in an intensive and constructive dialogue with the new Greek authorities and reached common ground today.