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Semi - Annual Review of FTSE/ATHEX Index Series

Date 26/04/2016

FTSE/ATHEX Index Series Advisory Committee approved today the following changes in the composition of the FTSE/ATHEX Index Series, taking into consideration the results of the review for the period October 2015 - March 2016.

Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency: Comptroller Statement Regarding The Proposed Net Stable Funding Rule

Date 26/04/2016

Comptroller of the Currency Thomas J. Curry today made the following statement at a board meeting of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) on his vote approving the proposed Net Stable Funding Rule. The Comptroller also signed the proposed rule on behalf of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

CQG's Continuum Connects With Moscow Exchange For Equities And FX Trading

Date 26/04/2016

CQG, a leading software provider for global financial markets, announced today that it has expanded its connection with Moscow Exchange (MOEX), the leading exchange in Russia, to now provide equities and FX trading via CQG's API division Continuum.

Nasdaq Launches New Quality Assurance Platform, Nasdaq Validator - New Technology Solution Is Built To Accelerate Time-To-Market With Robust Testing And Unparalleled Quality Assurance

Date 26/04/2016

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ), has officially launched the Nasdaq Validator to support exchanges, clearinghouses and central securities depositories (CSDs) in reducing the cost and complexity of quality assurance (QA), and bring new functionality to market quickly and effectively. Nasdaq Validator is an API-independent testing platform offering manual and automated test tools for the capital markets industry that was created from Nasdaq’s experience in developing and delivering marketplace systems to over 100 exchange clients worldwide.

Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Sharon Bowen Before The Market Risk Advisory Committee

Date 26/04/2016

Welcome to the first 2016 meeting of the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC). I am excited to sponsor this committee, which is composed of a broad cross-section of market participants. I would like to first thank the Chairman and Commissioner Giancarlo for being here today, and their support for the work of this committee. I would also like to extend a thank you to our MRAC members for bringing your passion and expertise to these important issues. Thank you as well to the staff of the Division of Market Oversight and Office of the Chief Economist for providing the technical support for this meeting. And last but not least, thank you to the logistical staff, who worked behind the scenes to put everything together.

Remarks By SEC Commissioner Michael S. Piwowar At The Spring 2016 Equity Market Structure Advisory Committee Meeting

Date 26/04/2016

I am pleased to join you at this meeting of the Equity Market Structure Advisory Committee (the “Committee” or “MSAC”).

Statement Of CFTC Commissioner J. Christopher Giancarlo Before The Market Risk Advisory Committee Meeting

Date 26/04/2016

Thank you Commissioner Bowen for convening today’s meeting and for your sponsorship of the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC). Today’s MRAC meeting will discuss two important topics: market health and portfolio compression.

Axioma Expands Asia Footprint With Japan Office And Senior Hire

Date 26/04/2016

• Axioma launches Tokyo office to meet client demand for innovative solutions for risk management and portfolio construction workflow that provide long-term value
• Kiichi Takai, formerly of MSCI Inc., joins Axioma as Senior Consultant - Multi Asset Class Risk to support growth in the region

Statement Of CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad Before The CFTC’s Market Risk Advisory Committee

Date 26/04/2016

Thank you very much. I would like to thank Commissioner Bowen, her staff and all of the distinguished members of the Market Risk Advisory Committee for all the work that has gone into today’s meeting and its agenda. And I’d like to welcome all of you in the audience or who are joining us today on the conference line. I am pleased to be here with Commissioner Giancarlo.

Opening Remarks At The Equity Market Structure Advisory Committee Meeting, SEC Chair Mary Jo White, April 26, 2016

Date 26/04/2016

Good morning and welcome. Thank you all — members and panelists — for participating in today’s meeting. Let me begin my remarks by noting how impressed I am with the engagement and progress of this Committee in tackling the issues that are central to optimizing equity market structure. Your agenda for today and the documents made publicly available by the four subcommittees clearly reflect thoughtful analysis and recommendations. The full Committee will be considering specific recommendations from two subcommittees today and receiving status reports from two other subcommittees.