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Euronext Launches CAC 40 Governance Index With Vigeo Eiris

Date 24/03/2017

Euronext and Vigeo Eiris today launched the CAC 40® Governance Index, a thematic index that rates companies in the Paris market’s benchmark CAC 40 index on their corporate governance performance.

New Special Study Of The Securities Markets: Keynote Address, SEC Acting Chairman Michael S. Piwowar, Washington D.C., March 23, 2017

Date 24/03/2017

Thank you, Larry [Glosten], for that kind introduction. I also want to thank you, Merritt Fox, and Edward Greene — the directors of Columbia University's Program in the Law and Economics of Capital Markets — for all that you do to advance informed capital markets regulation. The Program's various projects continue to provide market participants, academic researchers, students, and regulators with valuable resources that are not available elsewhere.

Ontario Securities Commission Seeks Input On 2017-2018 Draft Statement Of Priorities

Date 23/03/2017

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today published for comment its 2017-2018 Draft Statement of Priorities. The Draft Statement sets out the 14 priority areas where the OSC intends to focus its resources and actions in 2017-2018.

SEC Announces 2017 Compliance Outreach Program Seminars For Investment Companies And Investment Advisers

Date 23/03/2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the opening of registration for its compliance outreach program seminars for investment companies and investment advisers.  The seminars will be offered in four cities and are intended to help Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) and other senior personnel enhance compliance programs at investment companies and investment advisory firms. 

FESE: Response To The European Commission ‘Capital Markets Union Mid-Term Review'

Date 23/03/2017

The Response to the European Commission Consultation Document 'Capital Markets Union Mid-Term Review' is available here.

Successful ETF/ETP Roundtable - The Latest Edition Of The Event Series Of SIX Swiss Exchange For Professional Investors Focused On Real Estate Markets.

Date 23/03/2017

Passive investments in real estate were at the core of the ETF/ETP Roundtable which took place on 22 March 2017. The event held at the ConventionPoint was attended by more than 50 participants from the financial and insurance industry as well as representatives of pension funds and institutional investors. They were welcomed by Danielle Mair, Senior ETFs & ETPs Sales Manager SIX Swiss Exchange, who provided an overview of the latest figures of the Swiss exchange, particularly regarding real estate funds and ETFs.

Tadawul Announces Effective Date For Amending The Settlement Cycle Of Listed Securities (T+2)

Date 23/03/2017

The Saudi Stock Exchange “Tadawul” announces amending the settlement cycle of listed securities to (T+2) starting from Sunday 23rd of April 2017. This step comes after completing all necessary pilot phases to ensure full technical and functional readiness and connectivity with market participants. 

Disclosure Of Total London Stock Exchange Group Plc Shares In Issue Pursuant To Rule 2.9

Date 23/03/2017

In accordance with Rule 2.9 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code"), London Stock Exchange Group plc confirms that it has 350,435,902 ordinary shares of 6 79/86 pence each in issue and admitted to trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange under the International Securities Identification Number GB00B0SWJX34.

Athens Exchange Group: Changes In The Composition Of ATHEX Indices

Date 23/03/2017

Due to the transfer of trading of the shares of the company «F.H.L. H. KYRIAKIDIS MARBLES - GRANITES S.A.»  to the ATHEX «Low Dispersion» category, effective from Friday March 24th 2017, the following changes will take place in the composition of the indices that the shares of the company participate.

“Tadawul” Announces The Approval Of Exchange Rules And Procedures Designated For The T+2 Settlement Cycle

Date 23/03/2017

The Saudi Stock Exchange (“Tadawul”) announces that pursuant to the Capital Market Law issued by Royal Decree (M/30) dated 2/06/1424H., the Board of Capital Market Authority (“CMA”) has issued its Resolution regarding the approval of the Exchange Rules mentioned below:

1. Securities Depository Centre Rules. Click here
2. Glossary of Defined Terms Used in the Exchange Rules. Click here
3. Short Selling Regulations. Click here
4. Securities Borrowing and Lending Regulations. Click here
5. Trading Procedures. Click here