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Press Conference By ASO Taro, Japan Deputy Prime Minister, Minister Of Finance, And Minister Of State For Financial Services - Fukui Bank

Date 08/02/2021

[Questions and answers:]

Q.

Yesterday in Fukui Prefecture, Fukui Bank announced its intent to make Fukuho Bank a subsidiary. With the government now working to create an environment supportive of reorganizing among regional banks, what are your thoughts on this specific example of reorganizing moving forward?

Shanghai Stock Exchange: Q&A On Regulation Of Disclosure Of Information On Shareholders Of Companies Applying For IPO

Date 07/02/2021

Q1: The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) recently issued the Guidelines for Application of Regulatory Rules – Concerning Disclosure of Information on Shareholders of Companies Applying for IPO (the “Guidelines” for short). What are the considerations for the implementation of the Guidelines in the issuance and listing review for the Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market)?

Statement By US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen On The Historic Impact Of Economic Crises On People Of Color

Date 05/02/2021

Today, Secretary Yellen spoke at a virtual roundtable with Vice President Kamala D Harris and participants from local Black Chambers of Commerce from across the country to discuss the importance of passing the American Rescue Plan.

New York Attorney General James Wins Nearly $7 Million In Relief For Defrauded Investors, Removal Of Private Equity Fund Manager - Court Finds “Breaches Of Fiduciary Duty, Misappropriation Of Enormous Sums Of ACP Capital, And Outright Fraud” - Court Holds Six-Year Martin Act Statute Of Limitations Applies Retroactively

Date 05/02/2021

New York Attorney General Letitia James yesterday scored a major victory for investors defrauded by a private equity fund manager who misappropriated millions of dollars in investor assets. Yesterday afternoon, New York County State Supreme Court Justice Barry R. Ostrager found the defendants — fund manager Laurence Allen; ACP Investment Group, LLC; NYPPEX Holdings, LLC; ACP Partners X, LLC; and private equity fund ACP X, LP — liable for defrauding investors in ACP X, ordering Allen and the various corporate entities he controls to pay nearly $7 million in relief, in addition to appointing a receiver (a neutral third-party) tasked with winding down the fund so that investors can no longer be defrauded.

Remarks At The Meeting Of The Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, SEC Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw, Jan. 29, 2021

Date 05/02/2021

Thank you Carla [Garrett] and thank you to all of the members of the Committee for being here today. I am grateful for your time and for your willingness to think about how the Commission can support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and their investors. This is my first time attending a meeting of the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee as a Commissioner. It is wonderful to be here. While I know some of you already, I look forward to engaging with each of you – virtually for now and hopefully in person one day.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Update

Date 05/02/2021

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

Change To The Minimum Standard Option Quote Size Requirement For All Symbols On MIAX Options And MIAX Emerald

Date 05/02/2021

Beginning Monday, February 8, 2021, MIAX Options and MIAX Emerald will decrease the Market Maker minimum standard option quote size to one (1) contract for all symbols listed on the Exchanges.

Cboe Global Markets Reports 2020 Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results

Date 05/02/2021

Fourth Quarter and Full Year Highlights*

• Diluted EPS of $0.81 for the quarter and $4.27 for the year, Up 28 percent for the year
• Adjusted diluted EPS¹ of $1.21 for the quarter and $5.27 for the year, Up 11 percent for the year
• Net revenue of $307 million for the quarter and $1.3 billion for the year, Up 10 percent for the year
• Returned $520 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends for the year
• For 2021, the company is expecting net revenue contribution from recent acquisitions to be in a range of 4 to 6 percentage points. The company also targets mid-term organic net revenue growth in a range of 4 to 6 percentage points²
• For 2021, adjusted operating expenses expected to be in the range of $531 to $539 million²
• Board of Directors authorizes up to an additional $200 million for share repurchase program

SEC: Kelly L. Gibson Named Acting Deputy Director Of Division Of Enforcement

Date 05/02/2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Kelly L. Gibson, currently the Director of the Philadelphia Regional Office, has been named the Acting Deputy Director of the Division of Enforcement.

Market Commentary On Ethereum Price: Paolo Ardoino, CTO, Bitfinex

Date 05/02/2021