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Nadex Refrains From Listing Certain Contracts

Date 28/04/2020

Due to activity in the underlying markets upon which the Nadex contracts are based and pursuant to the authority granted in Nadex Rule 12.1(i), Nadex took the following actions:  

• No Daily, Weekly or Intraday Natural Gas Binary contracts will be listed for the week of April 27, 2020;

• No Weekly FTSE 100 or Germany 30 Binary contracts will be listed for the week of April 27, 2020.

• No EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, or USD/CAD 5-Minute Intraday Currency Binary contracts were listed for the 6:05pm and 6:10pm ET expiration times on trade date April 27, 2020.The EUR/JPY and USD/CAD 5-Minute Intraday Currency Binary contracts were listed beginning with the 6:15pm ET expiration, and the GBP/JPY 5-Minute Intraday Currency Binary contract were listed beginning with the 6:20pm ET expiration.

• No GBP/JPY 5-Minute Intraday Currency Binary contracts were listed for the 6:05pm or 6:10pm ET expiration times on trade date April 28, 2020.The GBP/JPY 5-Minute Intraday Currency Binary contract was listed beginning with the 6:15pm ET expiration time.

Intercontinental Exchange To Hold Virtual 2020 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders

Date 28/04/2020

 Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, announced today that, due to the public health impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to prioritize the health and well-being of its employees, stockholders and community, ICE’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (“Annual Meeting”) has been changed from an in-person meeting to a virtual format only. The original date and time of the Annual Meeting, as well as the items of business to be addressed at the Annual Meeting, remain unchanged. Stockholders, however, will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person.

IMF Executive Board Approves US$ 3.4 Billion In Emergency Support To Nigeria To Address The COVID-19 Pandemic

Date 28/04/2020

• The IMF approved US$3.4 billion in emergency financial assistance under the Rapid Financing Instrument to support the authorities’ efforts in addressing the severe economic impact of the COVID-19 shock and the sharp fall in oil prices.
• The COVID-19 outbreak has magnified existing vulnerabilities, leading to a historic contraction in real GDP growth and to large external and fiscal financing needs.
• Once the impact of the COVID-19 shock passes, the authorities’ commitment to medium-term macroeconomic stability remains crucial to support the recovery and ensure debt remains sustainable.

New York State Department Of Financial Services Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell Announces Appointment Of Richard Weber As General Counsel - Mr. Weber Brings Over 25 Years Legal Expertise To DFS

Date 28/04/2020

Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell today announced that Richard Weber has been appointed General Counsel of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS).  

BOX Exchange Fee Change – May 2020

Date 28/04/2020

Effective May 1, 2020, BOX Exchange LLC (“BOX”) is making the following changes to the BOX Fee Schedule:

Qualified Contingent Cross (“QCC”) Transactions

BOX is decreasing the QCC Fees for Professional Customers from $0.17 to $0.00.

Statement By SEC Chairman Jay Clayton On The Tenure Of CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz

Date 28/04/2020

Chairman Jay Clayton released the following statement in response to CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz’s announcement regarding his future plans:

"Today, CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz announced his plans following the expiration of his statutory term as Commissioner. Brian and I have worked closely and productively over the past three years. His efforts to harmonize and bring coherence to CFTC and SEC regulations, particularly in standing up the Title VII regime, have been invaluable. I look forward to continuing to work closely and productively with Brian and his fellow commissioners through the end of his tenure."

Moscow Exchange Moves Expiration Of MOEX Light Sweet Crude Oil Futures To 30 April And The Option To 29 April

Date 28/04/2020

Following a recommendation from the Moscow Exchange Derivatives Market Committee, the expiration date of the nearest series of the MOEX Light Sweet Crude Oil Futures contract (code: CL-5.20) is moved forward from 19 May to 30 April 2020, and the expiration date of the futures-style option on the futures contract (code: CL-5.20M140520CA, CL-5.20M140520PA) is transferred from 14 May to 29 April 2020.

SEC Charges Company And CEO For COVID-19 Scam

Date 28/04/2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Praxsyn Corp. and its CEO for allegedly issuing false and misleading press releases claiming the company was able to acquire and supply large quantities of N95 or similar masks to protect wearers from the COVID-19 virus. The SEC previously issued an order on March 26 temporarily suspending trading in the securities of Praxsyn.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change On Securities Market - Update

Date 28/04/2020

CCP NCC is changing PcH_max parameter value that defines price up limit for ISKJ and VSYD on Securities market starting from April 29, 2020:

SEC Awards Over $18 Million To Whistleblower

Date 28/04/2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of more than $18 million to a whistleblower whose significant information prompted an examination that resulted in an important enforcement action. The whistleblower repeatedly reported the problem internally before contacting the SEC.