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BlackRock ETP Landscape August 2016 - Global Flows Ahead Of 2015 Pace

Date 16/09/2016

The BlackRock ETP Landscape Industry Highlights provides commentary on the global Exchange Traded Product (ETP) industry as of August 2016.

NSD Sends Valuation Center’s Documents To The Bank Of Russia For Accreditation

Date 16/09/2016

On 15 September 2016, as part of the process of assessing the quality of the functioning of NSD’s Valuation Center, a set of documents was sent to the Bank of Russia to receive official accreditation pursuant to the Bank of Russia’s Letter dated 29 March 2016.

Moscow Exchange: Final Settlement Price Determined For Commodities Futures

Date 16/09/2016

On 15 September 2016, the final settlement price of the commodities futures contracts was determined as follows:

SGX Index Edge To Use S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Alpha Factor Library To Develop Quantitative Capabilities

Date 16/09/2016

Singapore Exchange (SGX) and S&P Global Market Intelligence announced a commercial relationship that will enable SGX Index Edge to use S&P Global Markets Intelligence’s Alpha Factor Library to develop new quantitative index models and smart beta indices across Asia-Pacific.

Statement Regarding Publication Of List Of Rules To Be Reviewed Pursuant To The Regulatory Flexibility Act, SEC Commissioner Michael S. Piwowar, Sept. 15, 2016

Date 15/09/2016

Today, the Commission published its annual list of rules scheduled for review in the next twelve months (the “Rule List”). The Rule List is responsive to the Regulatory Flexibility Act requirement that the Commission perform a periodic review of rules that have or will have a significant economic impact upon a substantial number of small entities within ten years of the publication of such rules as final rules “to determine whether such rules should be continued without change, or should be amended or rescinded.” But, notably, the Rule List is not limited to rules that affect small entities. As in prior years, the Commission has determined to review a broader set of rules; this year’s analysis focuses on rules adopted in 2005, including Regulation NMS.

FIA Announces Eighteen Companies Selected For Innovators Pavilion

Date 15/09/2016

Today FIA announced that 18 companies have been chosen to exhibit in the Innovators Pavilionat the Futures and Options Expo in Chicago on Oct. 18-20. Innovators Pavilion showcases startup companies providing forward-thinking solutions for the futures, options and cleared swaps industry.

New ISDA Whitepaper Urges Greater Standardization And Efficiency In Derivatives Market Infrastructures

Date 15/09/2016

A new whitepaper published today by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) has identified a number of opportunities for greater standardization and automation of derivatives trade processes, in order to achieve improved efficiency, reduced complexity and lower costs for market participants.

Brexit Symposium, Thursday, September 15, 2016, 9:00 am ‐ 9:10 am, Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. President And CEO Of SIFMA

Date 15/09/2016

Good morning. I’m Ken Bentsen, SIFMA president and CEO.  I’d like to thank you all for joining  us here today for what will no doubt be an insightful symposium on Brexit’s impact on the  financial services industry.  

Continuous Disclosure Review Program - Autorité Des Marchés Financiers Releases 2015-2016 Activity Report

Date 15/09/2016

The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) today released the 14th edition of the Activity Report  for the Continuous Disclosure Review Program. The report outlines the oversight measures applied during fiscal 2015-2016 and makes key recommendations for companies regarding the presentation of compliant continuous disclosures.

Stock Markets Steering Committee Of Hellenic Exchanges Athens Stock Exchanges

Date 15/09/2016

The Stock Markets Steering Committee of Hellenic Exchanges - Athens Stock Exchange, during today's session approved:

• The modification of Resolution No 2 , concerning:

(a)  The specifications and obligations of Market Making on Bonds, which are the following: