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FIA Releases Half-Year Report On Futures And Options Volume - Total Volume Up 19.7% Over First Half Of 2017

Date 25/07/2018

FIA today released its half-year 2018 report on trading activity in the global exchange-traded derivatives market.

The total number of futures and options traded worldwide in the first half of the year reached 14.9 billion contracts, up 19.7% compared to the first half of 2017. Open interest, which measures the number of outstanding contracts, was 850.7 million contracts at the end of June, roughly unchanged from a year ago.

Kristin Snyder Named Deputy Director Of OCIE

Date 25/07/2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Kristin Snyder has been named Deputy Director of the agency’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE). 

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 25/07/2018

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available.

Deputy US Assistant Attorney General Matthew S. Miner Remarks At The American Conference Institute 9th Global Forum On Anti-Corruption Compliance In High Risk Markets

Date 25/07/2018

Good morning and thank you Marc Nichols for that gracious introduction, and thanks to both you and Jeannine D’Amico Lemker for co-hosting this important event.

It is truly a pleasure to be here with all of you as part of the ACI’s 9th Global Forum on Anti-Corruption Compliance in High Risk Markets.

Jane Jarcho, Deputy Director Of OCIE, To Retire From SEC

Date 25/07/2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Jane Jarcho, Deputy Director of the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE), will retire from the SEC at the end of August. 

Report From FINRA Board Of Governors Meeting – July 2018 - Board Approves Rule Proposals, Welcomes New Governors And Honors Retiring Governors

Date 25/07/2018

FINRA’s Board of Governors held its third meeting of 2018 on July 18-19 in Washington, D.C., where it approved four rule proposals, welcomed two new Governors and honored two who are stepping down from the Board.

SEC: Daniel Gregus Named National Associate Director Of Clearance And Settlement Examination Program

Date 25/07/2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Daniel Gregus has been named National Associate Director of the Clearance and Settlement examination program in the agency’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE).  Mr. Gregus has successfully led this program in an acting role since October 2016.

Mandatory Notification Of Trades - Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA

Date 25/07/2018

In connection with a monthly share savings plan for employees of subsidiaries, Oslo Børs VPS Holding has sold a total of 3234 shares. New holding is 7143 shares. Employees paid a share price of NOK 116.41 per share, but were allowed a discount of 20% on purchases up to NOK 1250.

Q2/2018: Deutsche Börse AG Maintains Strong Growth Momentum

Date 25/07/2018

• Net revenue up 10 per cent in Q2/2018, to €687 million
• Earnings per share (adjusted) up 14 per cent year-on-year in Q2/2018
• Net revenue rises to €1.4 billion in the first half of 2018 (+ 11 per cent)
• Adjusted net profit for the first half of 2018 at €533 million (+15 per cent)
• Results for the first half of 2018 are thus fully within the guidance

SEC: Elizabeth Baird And Christian Sabella Named Deputy Directors Of The Division Of Trading And Markets

Date 25/07/2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Elizabeth Baird and Christian Sabella have been named Deputy Directors in the Division of Trading and Markets.