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SIFMA Recommends Full Market Close on November 11 In Observance Of The US Veterans Day Holiday

Date 20/10/2016

SIFMA has confirmed its previous recommendations for a full market close on Friday, November 11 for the trading of US dollar-denominated fixed-income securities in the U.S., UK and Japan in observance of the U.S. Veterans Day Holiday.      

FINRA Files Rule Proposal With SEC to Protect Seniors and Other Vulnerable Adults From Financial Exploitation

Date 20/10/2016

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rules addressing the financial exploitation of seniors and other vulnerable adults. FINRA is proposing amendments that would require firms to make reasonable efforts to obtain the name of and contact information for a trusted contact person for a customer's account. In addition, FINRA is proposing a new rule that would permit firms to place a temporary hold on a disbursement of funds or securities when there is reasonable belief of financial exploitation, and to notify the trusted contact of the temporary hold. The rule change is not effective until approved by the SEC.

SEC: Company And Former Executives Paying Penalties For Accounting Violations

Date 20/10/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that a Houston-based technology solutions company has agreed to pay a $2.5 million penalty to settle charges that it overstated profits in one of its business segments.  Two then-executives at the company agreed to settle charges that they caused the violations to meet internal targets.

ESMA Publishes Official Translations Of MAR Guidelines

Date 20/10/2016

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today 22 language versions of two sets of guidelines under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).

Bats Welcomes Fourth Elkhorn ETF To The Bats ETF Marketplace - 19 Issuers, 104 Funds Now Listed On Bats In The U.S.

Date 20/10/2016

Bats Global Markets, Inc. (Bats: BATS), the #1 U.S. market for exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading, today welcomed the Elkhorn Lunt Low Volatility / High Beta Tactical ETF (Bats: LVHB) to the Bats ETF Marketplace.

Irish Stock Exchange: Finalists Announced For Published Accounts Awards 2016

Date 20/10/2016

Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society has announced the shortlist for its Published Accounts Awards for 2016. The Awards, now in their 39th year, are sponsored by the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) and reward companies for excellence in financial reporting in Ireland.

Remarks By Treasury Acting Assistant Secretary For Financial Markets Daleep Singh On Interest Rate Benchmark Reform At FIA's 32nd Annual Futures & Options Expo

Date 20/10/2016

Federal Reserve Chair Yellen To Host Town Hall Meeting With Educators

Date 20/10/2016

Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet Yellen will host a town hall meeting with educators from across the country on January 12, 2017. The educators will join the Chair at 7 p.m. EST in the Board Room of the Board's main building in Washington, D.C. and participate via webcast from Federal Reserve Bank offices throughout the country. The Chair will speak briefly about the mission and responsibilities of the Federal Reserve System and then respond to questions from both in-person and webcast participants.

EBA Holds A Public Hearing On Covered Bonds

Date 20/10/2016

On 18 November 2016, from 13.00 to 16.00 UK time, the European Banking Authority (EBA) will be holding a public hearing to outline its draft proposals on the European covered bond framework. The hearing comes as a follow-up to the recommendation by the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) and ahead of the expected publication of the final report by end of 2016.

Hong Kong’s Celera Markets Becomes London Stock Exchange Member

Date 20/10/2016

• 9th Greater China member, 1st on London Stock Exchange Derivatives Market
• Reflects London’s position as a leading offshore Renminbi centre
• Further strengthens UK-Greater China ties