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CFTC Orders Florida Residents Isaiah Goldman And Brock Catronio And Their Companies, Paramount Metals Exchange, LLC And Paramount Credit, LLC, To Pay More Than $2.5 Million In Sanctions For Engaging In Illegal, Off-Exchange Precious Metals Transactions

Date 05/02/2015

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today issued an Order filing and simultaneously settling charges against Isaiah Goldman and Brock Catronio, individually, and their companies, Paramount Metals Exchange, LLC and Paramount Credit, LLC (collectively Paramount), both of Delray Beach, Florida, for engaging in illegal, off-exchange precious metals transactions. Goldman resides in Boca Raton, Florida, and Catronio resides in Delray Beach..

Intercontinental Exchange Reports Record Fourth Quarter 2014 Adjusted EPS From Continuing Operations Of $2.59, +30% Year Over Year - Record Full Year 2014 Adjusted EPS From Continuing Operations Of $9.63, +15% Year Over Year

Date 05/02/2015

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), the leading global network of exchanges and clearing houses, today reported record financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2014. For the quarter ended December 31, 2014, consolidated net income attributable to ICE was $288 million on $800 million consolidated revenues less transaction-based expenses. On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share (EPS) in the fourth quarter were $2.54 and for the full year 2014 were $8.55.

SEC Charges Chicago-Area Alternative Energy Company For Accounting And Disclosure Violations

Date 05/02/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a Chicago-area alternative energy company, its former CEO, and its CFO for accounting and disclosure violations that prevented investors from knowing that reduced business from two significant customers had caused substantial declines in the company’s long-term financial prospects.

FIA Releases SEF Tracker Report For November And December - Trading Volumes Now Available For All Of 2014

Date 05/02/2015

FIA today published the latest issue of FIA SEF Tracker, a periodic report on trading activity taking place on swap execution facilities.

London Stock Exchange Group: Conclusion Of Comprehensive Review Of The Investment Management Business Of Russell Investments

Date 05/02/2015

London Stock Exchange Group plc (“LSEG” or the “Group”) today announces that it has concluded the comprehensive review of the investment management business of Russell Investments (“Russell Investment Management”), as previously announced on 26 June 2014.

SEC Charges Four In California Insider Trading Ring

Date 05/02/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a stock research analyst, a corporate insider, and two others involved in a California-based insider trading ring that generated nearly $750,000 in illegal profits by trading in advance of four corporate news announcements.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Weekly Review: 1-5 February 2015

Date 05/02/2015

TA-25

The TA-25 index increased 0.9% over the week and decreased 0.2% since the beginning of the year, after an increase of 10.2% for the whole of 2014.

Advocating For Investors Saving For Retirement, SEC Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar, The American Retirement Initiative’s, Winter 2015 Summit, Washington, D.C., Feb. 5, 2015

Date 05/02/2015

Thank you, Keith [Green], for that kind introduction. I am once again pleased to sponsor The American Retirement Initiative’s (ARI) Winter Summit. We have had many successful ARI summits over the last few years, and I am glad that the ARI has continued its focus on the plight of our nation’s seniors and retirees. Protecting investors—especially those saving for their retirement—is an important mission for me. Before I continue my remarks, however, let me issue the standard disclaimer that the views I express today are my own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”), my fellow Commissioners, or members of the staff.

ESMA Is Renewing The CWG For The Investment Management Standing Committee

Date 05/02/2015

ESMA is today launching the process to renew the composition of the IMSC CWG. Interested parties should submit their application using the approriate form by 5 March 2015.

ICAP Energy’s Todd Creek appointed To CFTC EEMAC

Date 05/02/2015

ICAP Energy, the energy and commodities business of ICAP plc, announces today that Todd Creek, President of ICAP Energy and Commodities, has been appointed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to its Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee (EEMAC). Todd is an Associate Member appointed by CFTC Commissioner J. Christopher Giancarlo and approved by the Commission, effective immediately.