News Centre

United Arab Emirates: The Securities And Commodities Authority (SCA) Launched A Strategy For Islamic Capital Market Development

Date 09/10/2017

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) launched a strategy for Islamic capital market development. The strategy includes the supervisory role played by SCA (legislation and powers), the role played by self-regulatory organizations (SROs) (i.e. financial markets), and the challenges encountered.

IOSCO Concludes World Investor Week 2017 - Education And Protection Of Investors Brought To The Attention Of The Global Public

Date 08/10/2017

Today marks the end of the first World Investor Week, organized by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and its members. This week-long global campaign ran from October 2nd through October 8thand revolved around the importance of investor education and protection. 

The Saudi Stock Exchange Announces The Publication Of The Weekly Stock Market Ownership And Trading Activity Report (By Nationality And Investor Type)

Date 08/10/2017

To view the detailed Weekly Stock Market Ownership and Trading Activity Report (by Nationality and Investor Type) for Main Market and Nomu-Parallel Market please Click Here

Statement On Jury's Verdict In Trial Of Howard Present - Stephanie Avakian, Co-Director, Division Of Enforcement, Steven Peikin, Co-Director, Division Of Enforcement

Date 07/10/2017

“We are very pleased with the jury’s verdict finding Mr. Present liable for defrauding investors,” said Stephanie Avakian, Co-Director of the SEC’s Enforcement Division. 

“As we proved at trial, Mr. Present perpetuated F-Squared’s admittedly false and misleading claims through statements and advertisements made to the investing public," said Steven Peikin, Co-Director of the SEC's Enforcement Division.

Nadex Product Schedule For The Japan Holiday On Monday, October 9, 2017

Date 07/10/2017

Due to the Japan Holiday on Monday, October 9, 2017, the Japan 225 contracts will have a modified trading schedule.  Please refer to the Holiday Product Schedule Guidelines for specific product trading hours.

CFTC Financial Data For Futures Commission Merchants Update

Date 06/10/2017

Futures commission merchants (FCMs) and retail foreign exchange dealers (RFEDs) must file monthly financial reports with the CFTC's Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO) within 17 business days after the end of the month. Selected financial information from these reports is published below. The most recent month-end information generally is added within 12 business days after FCMs and RFEDs file their reports, but occasionally may be added later. For example:  The 17th business day filing “due date" for February 28, 2015 financial reports was March 25, 2015.  The 12 business day target for posting these data was April 10, 2015.

Robert Evans III Named Chief Of The Office Of International Corporate Finance In SEC’s Division Of Corporation Finance

Date 06/10/2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Robert Evans III has been named Chief of the Office of International Corporate Finance in the agency’s Division of Corporation Finance.  The office spearheads the division’s outreach to non-U.S. issuers that access the U.S. capital markets.  Mr. Evans recently joined the Division of Corporation Finance after many years of advising public and private companies on a broad range of matters. 

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 06/10/2017

The current reports for the week of  October 3, 2017 are now available.

FIA: Treasury Capital Markets Report Makes Valuable Recommendations On Cleared Derivatives Markets

Date 06/10/2017

Nigerian Stock Exchange Stock Market Weekly Report For October 6th 2017

Date 06/10/2017

It was a four-day trading week as the Federal Government of Nigeria declared Monday, 2nd of October, 2017 as  a Public Holiday in commemoration of the 57th Independence Day of the country.