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Tehran Stock Exchange Weekly Market Review From 2 September 2017 To 6 September 2017

Date 07/09/2017

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UK's Financial Conduct Authority On Fair Treatment Of Long-Standing Customers Review

Date 07/09/2017

On 3rd March 2016 the Financial Conduct Authority announced investigations into six firms as a result of its thematic review into the fair treatment of long-standing customers.

NZX Appoints Head Of Listings, Joanna Lawn

Date 07/09/2017

NZX is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanna Lawn as Head of Listings, effective Monday 18 September 2017. Joanna will be based in NZX’s Auckland office.

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Expresses Sympathy to Countries Affected by Hurricane Irma

Date 07/09/2017

Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today:

“I would like to express our deep concern and sympathy for the countries affected by Hurricane Irma—one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever. Several islands in the region have already suffered terrible damage from the storm, and others are still in its path. We are very saddened by the reports of lives lost and widespread destruction."

SEC: Adviser Charged With Stealing Investor Funds

Date 07/09/2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a New Jersey-based tax preparer and investment adviser with stealing more than $1 million from clients to support his gambling habit and other personal expenditures. 

Statement By U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin On President Trump’s Tax Reform Speech

Date 07/09/2017

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today after President Trump's speech on tax reform in Mandan, North Dakota:

"President Trump made a forceful case for comprehensive tax reform to level the playing field for American job creators and spur economic growth that will yield millions of new jobs. Middle-income families in North Dakota and across the country deserve a tax cut, and the President is committed to simplifying the tax code to put more money in their pockets. During today's visit, the President put a personal face on the harmful impact the "death tax" has on farmers and ranchers in North Dakota. I look forward to working with Congress to provide relief from this and other onerous taxes, jumpstart our economy, increase wages, and create more opportunity for Americans."

SEC Announces Agenda For September 13 Meeting Of The Advisory Committee On Small And Emerging Companies

Date 07/09/2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the agenda for the next meeting of its Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies.  The committee will discuss the Sarbanes-Oxley Act auditor attestation requirement and explore whether updates are needed to Securities Act Rule 701, which many companies use to provide stock and option awards.  The committee also will vote on a final report that would be issued before the committee’s charter expires on September 24.

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 06/09/2017

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

US Federal And State Banking Agencies Issue Statement On Supervisory Practices Regarding Financial Institutions And Borrowers Affected By Hurricane Irma

Date 06/09/2017

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and state bank regulators recognize the serious impact of Hurricane Irma on the customers and operations of many financial institutions and will provide regulatory assistance to affected institutions subject to their supervision. The agencies encourage institutions in the affected areas to meet the financial services needs of their communities.

Ontario Securities Commission Announces Roundtable To Discuss Third Annual Review Of Women On Boards and in Executive Officer Positions

Date 06/09/2017

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced that it will hold a roundtable to discuss the findings of its third annual review of disclosures made under National Instrument 58-101 Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices relating to women on boards and in executive officer positions, which will be published in the coming weeks.