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MIAX Options Interface Specification Updates To Support Complex Orders (MEI, FOI, FXD, AIS & MOR)

Date 27/06/2016

MIAX Options has published updated Interface Specifications to support Complex Orders for the following:

• MIAX Express Interface (MEI) (Required change)
  • Complex eQuote - Changed BMO to IOC in field eQuote Type

TSX Is Extending The Comment Period On Proposed Rule Amendments - Disclosure Of Security Based Compensation Arrangements

Date 27/06/2016

On May 26, 2016, Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") published for comment proposed amendments to Parts IV and VI of the TSX Company Manual (the "Manual"). The proposed amendments: (i) introduce website disclosure requirements for TSX listed issuers; and (ii) amend the disclosure requirements regarding security based compensation arrangements in the Manual, in particular by introducing Form 15 - Disclosure of Security Based Compensation Arrangements.

SEC Adopts Rules For Resource Extraction Issuers Under Dodd-Frank Act

Date 27/06/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it adopted rules to require resource extraction issuers to disclose payments made to governments for the commercial development of oil, natural gas or minerals.  The rules, mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, are intended to further the statutory objective to advance U.S. foreign policy interests by promoting greater transparency about payments related to resource extraction.

Thomson Reuters Latest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report Shows Indications Of Sustainable Growth Within Global 500

Date 27/06/2016

Thomson Reuters today released its latest Global 500 Greenhouse Gas Performance 2010-2015: 2016 Report on Trends – revealing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data from the world’s 500 largest businesses (Global 500). The report was written in collaboration with BSD Consulting, a global sustainability consultancy, and shows for the first time that the Global 500 are beginning to grow their businesses and manage their emissions at a rate that follows the global scientific consensus on the risks of climate change. This is a change from previously tracked data and a sign of progress.   

Fitch Downgrades Bank Of England To 'AA': Outlook Negative

Date 27/06/2016

Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Bank of England's (BoE) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'AA' from 'AA+' following the downgrade of the UK sovereign rating. The Outlook is Negative. The BoE's senior unsecured Long-Term rating has also been downgraded to 'AA' from 'AA+'. The senior unsecured Short-Term Foreign Currency rating has been affirmed at 'F1+'.

SEC Proposes Amendments To Smaller Reporting Company Definition

Date 27/06/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission voted today to propose amendments that would increase the financial thresholds in the “smaller reporting company” definition.  The proposal to update the definition would expand the number of companies that qualify as smaller reporting companies, thus qualifying for certain existing scaled disclosures provided in Regulation S-K and Regulation S-X.

Fitch Downgrades The United Kingdom To 'AA': Outlook Negative

Date 27/06/2016

Fitch Ratings has downgraded the United Kingdom's Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) to 'AA' from 'AA+'. The Outlooks are Negative. The issue ratings on the UK's senior unsecured Foreign and Local Currency bonds have also been downgraded to 'AA' from 'AA+'. The Country Ceiling has been affirmed at 'AAA' and the Short-Term Foreign Currency IDR at 'F1+'.

CFTC Grants Registration To Clear Markets North America, Inc.

Date 27/06/2016

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today that it has approved the application of Clear Markets North America, Inc. (Clear Markets), granting it fully registered status with the CFTC as a Swap Execution Facility (SEF). Clear Markets previously obtained temporary registration status on May 13, 2014.

New Zealand Financial Service Provider Agrees To Pay $125,000 USD For Unregistered Trading In B.C.

Date 27/06/2016

In a settlement agreement with the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC), Asia Finance Corporation Ltd., a New Zealand company, has admitted it traded securities on behalf of B.C. residents without being registered, contrary to the Securities Act.

EEX New Participant: EP Commodities, A.S.

Date 27/06/2016

EP Commodities, a.s. has been admitted to exchange trading for Emission Rights (Secondary Market), Futures on Emission Rights and Phelix Futures/Options.