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Overstock Announces Acceptance Of Major Cryptocurrencies On Platform

Date 08/08/2017

Overstock.com, Inc.(NASDAQ:OSTK) announces an integration with ShapeShift, the world's leading instant digital asset exchange, that allows customers to use all the major cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, Litecoin, Dash, Monero, and the new Bitcoin Cash, to buy online from Overstock's selection of nearly 4 million products, including, furniture, accessories, bedding, décor, rugs, DIY, and more.

SEC Staff Publishes Report On Access To Capital And Market Liquidity

Date 08/08/2017

The SEC Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) today published a report describing trends in primary securities issuance and secondary market liquidity, and assessing how those trends relate to post-crisis regulatory reforms. The report was requested by Congress as part of the FY2016 appropriations process.

US Agencies Extend Resolution Plan Filing Deadline For Certain Foreign And Domestic Banks

Date 08/08/2017

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today extended the resolution plan filing deadline for 19 foreign banking organizations and two large domestic bank holding companies to December 31, 2018, to give the firms an additional year to address any supervisory guidance in their next plan submissions.

MIAX Regulatory: Rule Change Notice - FINRA Arbitration Rules 12100 And 13100

Date 08/08/2017

FINRA is proposing to amend FINRA Rule 12100 of the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Customer Disputes (“Customer Code”) and FINRA Rule 13100 of the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Industry Disputes (“Industry Code” and together, “Codes”) to define a non-public arbitrator to mean a person who is otherwise qualified to serve as an arbitrator, and is disqualified from service as a public arbitrator under the Codes.

IIROC Study Of Corporate Bond Markets: Liquidity Determination And Overview

Date 08/08/2017

Executive Summary

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) is the national self- regulatory organization that oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada. In 2016, the Canadian Securities Agency (CSA) designated IIROC to be the information processor (IP) for debt markets in Canada1. As the designated IP, IIROC provides post-trade transparency on corporate issues on a T+2 basis to increase

ESMA Publishes Responses To Its Consultation Under The MMF Regulation

Date 08/08/2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published the responses received to its Consultation on Draft technical advice, implementing technical standards and guidelines under the MMF Regulation.

London Stock Exchange Group Plc Transaction In Own Shares

Date 08/08/2017

London Stock Exchange Group plc (the "Company") announces that it has purchased through RBC Europe Limited, in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 26 April 2017, the following number of its ordinary shares of 6 79/86 pence each ("Shares") on the London Stock Exchange as part of the buyback programme announced on 29 March 2017:

EEX To Reintroduce Auctions For EU Aviation Allowances (EUAA)

Date 08/08/2017

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) has published the 2017 auction calendar for EU Aviation Allowances (EUAA) in consultation with the EU Commission and the Member States taking part as well as the competent German and Polish authorities. EEX will carry out the auctions comprising a total volume of 4,005,000 EUAA from 27thSeptember to 6th December.

Thomson Reuters Integrates And Enhances MiFID II Research Unbundling Compliance Solutions In Eikon - New Entitlement Solution And Product Alignments Will Help Drive Compliance And Greater Productivity For Buy-Side Clients

Date 08/08/2017

Thomson Reuters has integrated and enhanced its robust research capabilities on its flagship financial desktop Eikon as part of its ongoing commitment to help  financial institutions manage impending MiFID II research unbundling requirements set to be implemented in January, 2018.  These are part of a series of research unbundling enhancements that Thomson Reuters will continue to make in 2017 through new products and third-party partnerships. 

Financial Institutions Target Growth With Cross-Functional Marketing Analytics Solution And Execution Expertise From Fiserv - Web-Based Marketing Analytics Platform Combines A Complete View Of The Customer With Campaign Management, Reporting And Expert Advice

Date 08/08/2017

Fiserv, Inc. today announced that it is equipping financial institutions to better understand customers and identify marketing opportunities within their customer base through a new marketing analytics solution that is already being implemented by banks and credit unions.