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IIROC To Enhance Debt Market Transparency In Expanded Information Processor Role

Date 24/05/2018

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) today welcomed the Canadian Securities Administrators' (CSA) proposed framework for mandatory post-trade transparency of trades in government debt securities, which would expand IIROC's current role as information processor (IP) of corporate debt securities to include government debt securities.

SIFMA Statement On Confirmation Of Jelena McWilliams As Chair Of The FDIC

Date 24/05/2018

SIFMA today issued the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., president and CEO of SIFMA, on the confirmation of Jelena McWilliams as Chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC):

“SIFMA congratulates Jelena McWilliams on her confirmation as Chair of the FDIC. We look forward to working with Ms. McWilliams on issues of importance that will ensure our financial system continues to operate effectively to help stimulate the economy and promote job growth.”

Canadian Securities Regulators Focus On Areas For Reducing Regulatory Burden For Investment Funds

Date 24/05/2018

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published CSA Staff Notice 81-329 Reducing Regulatory Burden for Investment Fund Issuers, which outlines the CSA’s plan to pursue four initiatives in the near-term that would remove redundancies and streamline disclosure requirements for investment fund issuers.

Athens Exchange Group: Changes In FTSE/ATHEX Index Series

Date 24/05/2018

Athens Exchange announces that following the results of the quarterly review of the FTSE Russell | Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB) the company «MYTILINEOS HOLDINGS S.A.» will be reclassified from sector «1755 - Nonferrous Metals» to sector «2727 - Diversified Industrials», effective from the session of June 18th 2018

Canadian Securities Regulators Seek Comment On Post-Trade Transparency Requirements For Government And Corporate Debt Securities

Date 24/05/2018

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published for comment CSA Staff Notice 21-323 Proposal for Mandatory Post-Trade Transparency of Trades in Government Debt Securities, Expanded Transparency of Trades in Corporate Debt Securities and Proposed Amendments to National Instrument 21-101 Marketplace Operation and Related Companion Policy. The proposed amendments would introduce mandatory post-trade transparency requirements for government debt securities (Proposed Government Debt Framework), and expand transparency requirements for corporate debt securities (Expanded Corporate Debt Proposal). The amendments would also align the post-trade transparency regimes for government and corporate debt securities.

Athens Exchange Group: Semi - Annual Review Of ATHEX Index Series

Date 24/05/2018

ATHEX Index Series Advisory Committee approved today the following changes in the composition of the ATHEX Index Series, taking into consideration the results of the review for the period November 2017 - April 2018.

European Commission - Capital Markets Union: Making It Easier For Smaller Businesses To Get Financing Through Capital Markets

Date 24/05/2018

The Commission has today proposed new rules to give small and medium enterprises (SMEs) better access to financing through public markets.

Athens Stock Exchange: Semi - Annual Review Of FTSE/ATHEX Index Series

Date 24/05/2018

FTSE/ATHEX Index Series Advisory Committee endorsed today the following changes in the composition of the FTSE/ATHEX Index Series, taking into consideration the results of the semi- annual review for the period November 2017 - April 2018.

CFTC Charges Los Angeles, California Resident Jin Choi And His Companies, Apuro Holdings Ltd. And JCI Holdings USA With Forex Fraud And Registration Violations

Date 24/05/2018

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Western Division, charging Defendants Jin Choi of Los Angeles, California, and his companies, Apuro Holdings Ltd. (Apuro) d/b/a ApuroFX and JCI Holdings USA (JCI) d/b/a JCI Trading Group, LLC, with off-exchange retail foreign currency (forex) fraud and failure to register with the CFTC as a Commodity Trading Advisor and Associated Person of a Commodity Trading Advisor, as required. 

DIFC Announced Proposed New Companies Regulations, Operating Law And Regulations And Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Regulations For Public Consultation

Date 24/05/2018

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has proposed the enactment of legislation to enhance the regulation of the conduct of business in the DIFC, bringing it in line with international best practice and the global trend towards transparency and accountability. In doing so, DIFC Authority has taken into account specific factors relating to the DIFC and the need to provide an appropriate regulatory environment for businesses to operate in or from the Centre.