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Tokyo Commodity Exchange To Launch Electricity Futures On September 17

Date 09/08/2019

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange announced today regulatory approval for electricity futures. TOCOM applied for a trial listing for futures contracts with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on March 27th and it was announced in the official gazette dated April 25th.

Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange Launched Urea Futures

Date 09/08/2019

On August 9, 2019, Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (zce) launched urea futures.

Circular Of Shanghai International Energy Exchange On The Physical Delivery Settlement Issues Of TSR 20 Futures

Date 09/08/2019

Shanghai International Energy Exchange (hereinafter referred to as “the Exchange”), the subsidiary of Shanghai Futures Exchange, has released its Circular on the Physical Delivery Settlement issues of TSR 20 futures on August 9, 2019.

21 Charges Filed By New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Against Man Who Convinced Members Of The Public To ‘Invest’ With Him

Date 09/08/2019

The man facing charges can be named as Rodney McCall, also known as Rodney Crichton. Name suppression lifted on 8 August. His company was Morgan Cooper Limited.

B3 Announces Results For The Second Quarter Of 2019

Date 08/08/2019

• Solid volumes growth in equities and derivatives drove revenue and EBITDA increase
• Intense activity in the local equity and debt capital market

Cleveland, Kondo, And Capital: Remarks Before The American Chamber Of Commerce, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 7, 2019

Date 08/08/2019

It is an honor to be with you today. I have long wanted to visit Japan. Indeed, one of the options I explored following college was coming to Japan to teach English. Instead I ended up in Austria—not teaching English. My would-have-been students are certainly better off for it, but I am pleased to finally have the chance to be here in a learning, rather than teaching, capacity. Before I begin, I must give a standard disclaimer: the views I express today are my own views and not necessarily those of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or my fellow Commissioners.

Correction: FIA Announces Don Byron, Head Of Global Industry Operations & Execution

Date 08/08/2019

FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken today announced that Don Byron will be joining the association as Head of Global Industry Operations and Execution. This senior position will be responsible for developing and implementing industry solutions relating to clearing operations, execution technology, cybersecurity, and market structure issues and will be the principal FIA liaison with the Divisions and Committees representing these issue areas.  He will be based in Chicago with global responsibilities.

SEC Proposes To Modernize Disclosures of Business, Legal Proceedings, And Risk Factors Under Regulation S-K

Date 08/08/2019

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has voted to propose rule amendments to modernize the description of business, legal proceedings, and risk factor disclosures that registrants are required to make pursuant to Regulation S-K.  The proposed amendments are intended to update the rules to improve disclosures for investors and to simplify compliance efforts for registrants.

US Department Of Justice: Former CEO Of Israeli Company Found Guilty Of Orchestrating $145 Million Binary Options Fraud Scheme

Date 08/08/2019

The former CEO of the Israel-based company Yukom Communications, a purported sales and marketing company, was found guilty yesterday for orchestrating a scheme to defraud investors in the United States and worldwide by fraudulently marketing approximately $145 million in financial instruments known as “binary options.”

Ontario Securities Commission Publishes Summary Report For Dealers, Advisers And Investment Fund Managers

Date 08/08/2019

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today published OSC Staff Notice 33-750 Summary Report for Dealers, Advisers and Investment Fund Managers, which provides information to help firms comply with requirements under Ontario securities law.