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Joint Statement: Thank You Jacob "Jake" Stillman: SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, Commissioner Kara M. Stein, Commissioner Michael S. Piwowar, Commissioner Robert J. Jackson, Jr., Commissioner Hester M. Peirce

Date 13/02/2018

Today marks the retirement of our beloved Jake Stillman who served the Commission for 55 years, including 17 as Solicitor. 

Cboe Global Markets’ Exchanges Trading Schedule For Presidents’ Day Holiday

Date 13/02/2018

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE | Nasdaq: CBOE), one of the world’s largest exchange holding companies, today announced the following trading schedule for the company’s options, futures, equities and FX trading venues in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday.

SEC To Hold National Compliance Outreach Seminar For Investment Companies And Investment Advisers

Date 13/02/2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the opening of registration for its compliance outreach program’s national seminar for investment companies and investment advisers.  The event is intended to help Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) and other senior personnel at investment companies and investment advisory firms to enhance their compliance programs for the protection of investors.

Alberto Arevalo, Associate Director In The Office Of International Affairs, To Retire From SEC

Date 13/02/2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Alberto Arevalo, an associate director in the Office of International Affairs, will retire later this month after 28 years of public service.

OneChicago: Presidents’ Day Holiday Trading Hours

Date 13/02/2018

OneChicago, LLC (“OneChicago”) will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2018 in observance of the upcoming Presidents’ Day Holiday, which is consistent with U.S. equity markets. OneChicago will be open on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

FINRA Foundation Announces New Appointments To Board Of Directors - Foundation Unveils New Website For Mobile Optimization And Enhanced User Experience

Date 13/02/2018

The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors:

• Mari J. Buechner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Coordinated Capital Securities, Inc.;
• Laura Fisher, Senior Vice President, VOX Global; and
• John W. Thiel, former Vice Chairman of Global Wealth and Investment Management, Bank of America.

Nasdaq CFO Michael Ptasznik To Present At Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum

Date 13/02/2018

Who:               
Nasdaq CFO Michael Ptasznik
                        
What:              
Credit Suisse 19th Annual Financial Services Forum

When:             
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
11:20 AM ET
                        
Where:            
Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
455 Grand Bay Drive
Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Mr. Ptasznik’s presentation will be webcast at Nasdaq’s Investor Relations Website: ir.nasdaq.com/events.cfm

DIFC Chosen As Berkshire Hathaway’s Hub For Middle East Region

Date 13/02/2018

• DIFC’s integrated ecosystem and its strategic location continue to attract market leaders
• BHSI office at DIFC to act as Middle East hub
• Regional insurance sector achieving rapid growth in the MEASA region from DIFC

United Kingdom Parliament Treasury Committee Update: Chair Confirms That Committee Has Used Parliamentary Powers To Order RBS-GRG Report

Date 13/02/2018

On Wednesday 7 February, the Treasury Committee set the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) the deadline of 16 February 2018 to publish the skilled persons’ report (Section 166) into RBS’ treatment of small business customers in its Global Restructuring Group (GRG). 

Vela Wins Best DMA Offering at 2018 Fund Technology And WSL Awards - Recognized For Delivering A High Performance, Low Latency, Fully-Normalized Infrastructure For Accessing Global Liquidity

Date 13/02/2018

Vela, a leading provider of trading and market access technology, announced that it has won the category for Best Direct Market Access (DMA) Offering in the 2018 Fund Technology and WSL Awards. The awards were presented during a ceremony at the Yale Club in New York last week.