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Luminex Announces Dramatic Speed Upgrade To Its Matching Engine For Block Trading - Built In Partnership With Level ATS, The Groundbreaking Matching Engine Brings Unprecedented Speed To The Industry’s Top Block Trading Venue

Date 17/11/2020

Luminex Trading & Analytics LLC, a buy side-owned trading venue delivering efficient, low-cost block executions, today announced the launch and rollout of a dramatic speed upgrade to the matching engine behind its unique buy side-only dark pool.

SEC Adopts Rules To Facilitate Electronic Submission Of Documents To The Agency

Date 17/11/2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to adopt rules and rule amendments that will provide additional flexibility in connection with documents filed with the Commission by permitting the use of electronic signatures in authentication documents, and facilitate electronic service and filing in the Commission's administrative proceedings. These new rules and amendments are part of a series of initiatives designed to modernize and strengthen the agency's operations.

Ontario Securities Commission Awards Over Half A Million To Three Whistleblowers

Date 17/11/2020

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has awarded a total of CAD $585,000 to three whistleblowers, each of whom provided timely, specific and credible information that helped advance enforcement action resulting in monetary payments to the OSC.

The Promise Of Structured Data: True Modernization Of Disclosure Effectiveness, Commissioner Allison Herren Lee, Nov. 17, 2020, Remarks At The XBRL US Investor Forum 2020: Ready For Anything – Using Data In Perilous Times

Date 17/11/2020

Thank you, Al [Berkeley], for the introduction, and thank you to Campbell [Pryde] and Michelle [Savage] for the invitation to be here today. I appreciate the work of this organizations and its support of digital business reporting, including enhancing the quality and usability of data in SEC filings for investors, regulators, academics, and the public more broadly.

Nodal And IncubEx Launch First-Ever Physically-Delivered RIN Futures And Options, Plus New Slate Of REC Contracts

Date 17/11/2020

Nodal Exchange and IncubEx today announced the successful launch of eight new Renewable Identification Number (RIN) futures and options contracts, plus seven new Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) contracts.

TMX Group Names Cindy Bush Chief Human Resources Officer

Date 17/11/2020

TMX Group Limited, Canada's premier exchange operator and leading global market solutions provider, has appointed Cindy Bush as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective December 7, 2020.

Strengthening Diversity And Inclusion In Economics, Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard, At "Exploring Careers In Economics," Federal Reserve Board, Washington, D.C. (Via Webcast)

Date 17/11/2020

It is a pleasure to be here today to talk about the future of economics with the next generation of economists who will shape it. I hope you will take away from what you hear today that a rigorous grounding in economic analysis can help you succeed in whatever field you choose. I will share a few thoughts on what economics can do for you and what you can do for the field of economics.

Nigerian Stock Exchange: Leading Public And Private Sector Officials Promote Privatisation As A Tool For Economic Development

Date 17/11/2020

Public and private sector industry leaders have highlighted the significant benefits of privatisation of State-Owned Enterprises and the impact on economic growth and development. This was indicated at the webinar on privatisation hosted by The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE or The Exchange) in collaboration with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC). The event which took place on Tuesday, 17 November 2020 was themed, “Privatisation in Nigeria and the Outlook for Subnational Economic Development.”

Deutsche Börse Acquires Leading Governance, ESG Data And Analytics Provider ISS

Date 17/11/2020

• Deutsche Börse to acquire majority stake in Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) in partnership with current management and Genstar Capital, based on an ISS valuation of USD 2,275 million (EUR 1,925 million) for 10
• Move positions Deutsche Börse as a leading global provider of ESG data and analytics
• High complementarity of ISS’ data and research businesses with Deutsche Börse Group’s businesses along the entire value chain, creates additional growth opportunities on both sides
• ISS remains autonomous within the Group to ensure independence of its data and research
• Current CEO Gary Retelny continues to lead ISS

OECD Working Group On Bribery Issues Report Commending United States For Maintaining Leading Role In The Fight Against Transnational Corruption

Date 17/11/2020

The Working Group on Bribery of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD Working Group) issued its Phase 4 Report of the United States today, announced the Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Departments of Justice, Commerce, and State.