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SEC Adopts Amendments To Implement JOBS Act And FAST Act Changes For Exchange Act Registration Requirements - All JOBS Act Mandates Are Now Complete

Date 03/05/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved amendments to revise the rules related to the thresholds for registration, termination of registration, and suspension of reporting under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  These amendments implement provisions of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) and the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). 

EEX New Participant: GFI Securities Limited

Date 03/05/2016

GFI Securities Limited has been additionally admitted to exchange trading for Freight Financial Options.

Bats Welcomes REX Shares As New Issuer To The Bats ETF Marketplace - Two New REX ETFs Begin Trading Today - Ten Issuers Now Have ETFs Listed On The Bats ETF Marketplace

Date 03/05/2016

Bats Global Markets, Inc. (Bats: BATS), the #1 U.S. market for the trading of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today welcomed REX Shares as a new issuer to The Bats ETF Marketplace with the launch of two new ETFs.

EEX New Participant: ED & F Man Capital Markets Limited

Date 03/05/2016

ED & F Man Capital Markets Limited has been admitted to exchange trading for Coal Futures USD, Freight Financial Futures and Freight Financial Options.

Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority Approves Amendments To The Registration Requirements For Qualified Foreign Financial Institutions, Change The Settlement Cycle For Securities Transactions And The Introduction Of Securities Lending And Covered Short-Selling

Date 03/05/2016

In its continuous efforts to improve the capital market environment, in accordance with the strategic objectives of fostering the development of the capital market and expanding the institutional investment base, the CMA on 15.06.2015 approved the rules for qualified foreign financial institutions in listed shares, allowing QFIs to invest directly in Saudi listed shares. These rules were implemented with the aim of raising the bar in relation to investing strategies, equity research and market valuations, and would expand and strengthen the growth of the Saudi capital market, and enhance the expertise of local institutions and investors, Thus providing stability of market prices and support growth. 

EEX New Participant: J.P. Morgan Securities PLC

Date 03/05/2016

J.P. Morgan Securities PLC has been additionally admitted to exchange trading for Freight Financial Options.

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Announces The Amendment Of The Settlement Cycle Of Listed Securities In The Equity Market

Date 03/05/2016

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) announces the regulatory approval of the Capital Market Authority to amend the settlement cycle of listed securities in the equity market to be within two subsequent working days of trade execution (T +2). This change will take place during the first half of 2017.

EBA Amends Historical Look-Back Approach (HLBA) Method For Calculating Additional Collateral Outflows

Date 03/05/2016

SEC And Law Enforcement Partners Crack Stock Promotion And Kickback Schemes

Date 03/05/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against 10 individuals involved in schemes to trick investors into buying shares of a particular company stock.  

London Stock Exchange Group Plc - Total Voting Rights

Date 03/05/2016

The following notification is made in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

As at 3 May 2016, London Stock Exchange Group plc had in issue 348,537,371 ordinary shares of 6 79/86 pence each with voting rights. London Stock Exchange Group plc does not hold any ordinary shares in Treasury.