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Deutsche Börse - Correction: Changes In SDAX

Date 06/03/2021

On Wednesday, 3 March 2021, Qontigo’s global index provider STOXX Ltd. announced that Leoni AG replaces SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE in SDAX. This information is not correct. Instead, SGL CARBON SE replaces SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE in SDAX, and Leoni AG replaces Deutsche Beteiligungs AG in SDAX (regular exit rule).

Nadex Amends Open Time For Daily And Weekly Binary And Call Spread Commodities And Amends Holiday Schedule Product Guidelines

Date 05/03/2021

Pursuant to Section 5c(c)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“Act”), and section §40.6(a) of the regulations promulgated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “Commission”) under the Act (the “Regulations”), North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (“Nadex”, the “Exchange”) submitted to the Commission on March 5, 2021 its intent to amend the listing time for its Daily and Weekly Binary and Call Spread Commodities contracts to open at 6:00pm ET on the first trade day of the week, consistent with the remainder of the week, rather than 3:00am ET as they currently do.  Additionally, Nadex is updating its Holiday Schedule Product Guidelines to indicate that all Nymex/Comex Commodity and U.S. Equity Index contracts will open at 6:00pm ET following a U.S. holiday that falls on a Monday rather than 3:00am ET.

Federal Reserve Board Clarifies Guidance As It Relates To Definitions For Minority Depository Institutions

Date 05/03/2021

The Federal Reserve on Friday clarified guidance as it relates to definitions for minority depository institutions (MDIs), expanded the MDI definition to include women-owned financial institutions, and highlighted resources available to MDIs through its Partnership for Progress (PFP) program. The Federal Reserve System supports an inclusive financial system and understands the challenges inherent in providing access to credit and other financial services in traditionally underserved areas. The System remains strongly committed to identifying and carrying through all opportunities to support MDIs, consistent with its statutory mandates.

CFTC Charges Wisconsin Man With Fraud And Misappropriation

Date 05/03/2021

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin against Robert Narvett of Appleton, Wisconsin, charging him with fraud and misappropriation of more than $196,000 from at least two individuals. The CFTC’s complaint also charges Narvett for failing to register with the CFTC as a Commodity Trading Advisor as required under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

SEC Charges AT&T And Three Executives With Selectively Providing Information To Wall Street Analysts

Date 05/03/2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged AT&T, Inc. with repeatedly violating Regulation FD, and three of its Investor Relations executives with aiding and abetting AT&T's violations, by selectively disclosing material nonpublic information to research analysts.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Update

Date 05/03/2021

The current reports for the week of March 2, 2021 are now available.

Nadex Temporarily Amends Binary Contracts Strike Width

Date 05/03/2021

Pursuant to Section 5c(c)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“Act”), and Section 40.6(d) of the regulations promulgated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “Commission”) under the Act (the “Regulations”), North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (“Nadex”, the “Exchange”) hereby provides notice that due to increased volatility in the underlying markets upon which the Nadex contracts are based, Nadex made changes to the strike widths of various contracts during the week of March 1, 2021 as indicated in the Weekly Notice.

ISDA Statement On UK FCA LIBOR Announcement

Date 05/03/2021

ISDA has published the following statement in response to today’s announcement by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on the future cessation and loss of representativeness of the LIBOR benchmarks.

Nadex Refrains From Listing Certain Contracts

Date 05/03/2021

ESMA Issues Latest Double Volume Cap Data

Date 05/03/2021

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has updated today its public register with the latest set of double volume cap (DVC) data under MiFID II.