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Report On U.S. Portfolio Holdings Of Foreign Securities At End-Year 2013

Date 31/10/2014

The findings from the annual survey of U.S. portfolio holdings of foreign securities at year-end 2013 were released today and posted on the Treasury web site at http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/data-chart-center/tic/Pages/fpis.aspx.

CFTC Staff Issues Interpretation Regarding Notification And Reporting Requirements Applicable With Respect To Uncleared Swap Transactions

Date 31/10/2014

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (Commission) Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO) issued an interpretation that provides guidance as to the applicability of certain provisions of Commission Regulations 23.701 and 23.704. These regulations, among other things, impose certain notification and reporting requirements on swap dealers (SDs) and major swap participants (MSPs) with respect to margin posted by their counterparties in uncleared swap transactions.

BATS 1000 Index Up 2.5 Percent This Week

Date 31/10/2014

BATS Global Markets (BATS), a leading operator of securities markets in the U.S. and Europe, reports the BATS 1000® Index (Ticker: BATSK) again rose sharply this week to close up 553.36 points to 22,539.82 points, a 2.5 percent increase over the Oct. 24 close.

Wednesday: Open Meeting Of The Financial Literacy And Education Commission

Date 31/10/2014

On Wednesday, November 5, 2014, the U.S. Treasury Department will host a public meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission. Acting Under Secretary for Domestic Finance Matthew Rutherford will deliver opening remarks on how the federal government and the private sector are providing tools and services to enhance financial literacy among more Americans. Additional speakers include Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray, Department of Labor Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Portia Wu, and Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Executive Director Greg Long.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 31/10/2014

The current reports for the week of October 28, 2014 are now available.

S&P DJI Commentary Market Attributes: Europe Index Dashboard

Date 31/10/2014

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SEC Announces Fraud Charges Against New York Businessman - Placement Agent Also Charged And Barred From Securities Industry

Date 31/10/2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced securities fraud charges accusing a New York businessman and his software company of making false statements to investors while raising more than $3 million to fund operations.

TMX Group: Acquisition Of Strike Technologies Services' Microwave Network Business Completed

Date 31/10/2014

TMX Atrium today announced that the acquisition of the microwave network business of Strike Technologies Services LLC, an affiliate of Global Trading Systems LLC, has been completed. The acquisition was announced on August 14, 2014.

CBOE Holdings, Inc. Reports Strong Results For Third Quarter 2014

Date 31/10/2014

• Third Quarter 2014 Financial Highlights
• Operating Revenue of $148.9 Million Compared With $136.7 Million, Up 9 Percent
• GAAP Net Income Allocated to Common Stockholders of $48.1 Million Compared With $41.0 Million; Diluted EPS of $0.57 Versus $0.47, Up 21 Percent 
• GAAP Operating Margin Increases 40 Basis Points to 50.4 Percent

Thomson Reuters/University Of Michigan: Consumer Sentiment Highest In Seven Years

Date 31/10/2014

Consumer confidence posted its third consecutive monthly gain in October, rising to its highest level since July 2007. The October gain was due to improved personal finances as well as a more favorable outlook for the overall economy. Indeed, consumers reported the most favorable personal financial expectations as well as the most positive year-ahead outlook for the national economy in the past seven years. What the survey did not find was any negative impact on confidence from the global economic slowdown, military conflicts, or Ebola. None of these issues was mentioned by more than a few respondents; instead, respondents emphasized improved wage and employment prospects due to a stronger economy. Gains in holiday spending are expected to be the best in several years, benefiting from higher confidence as well as falling gas prices at the pump.