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CFTC’s Market Risk Advisory Committee Announces Agenda For April 26 Public Meeting

Date 11/04/2016

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced the agenda for the upcoming Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC) public meeting that will be held on April 26, 2016 at CFTC’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. [See CFTC Press Release 7354-16 for attending, viewing and listening instructions.]

Marshall Sprung, Co-Chief Of Asset Management Unit, To Leave SEC After 13 Years Of Service

Date 11/04/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Marshall S. Sprung, co-chief of the Division of Enforcement’s Asset Management Unit, is planning to leave the agency later this month.

BM&FBOVESPA And Cetip Announce Agreement To Combine Operations - The Proposal, Which Will Be Put Before The Companies’ Shareholders And The Regulatory Bodies, Will Create A World-Class Company Ready To Compete In A More Challenging Market

Date 11/04/2016

BM&FBOVESPA and Cetip presented the press today with a proposal to merge the operations of the two companies, creating a world-class financial infrastructure company of great systemic importance, ready to compete in a global market that is ever more sophisticated and challenging, while increasing the security, solidity and efficiency of the Brazilian market. The agreement, to be submitted to shareholders’ meetings at both companies, still requires approval by the regulatory bodies the Central Bank of Brazil, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil and Brazil’s Council for Economic Defense.

Call For Papers For The 5th Annual EBA Research Workshop

Date 11/04/2016

The European Banking Authority (EBA) launches today a call for research papers in view of its fifth policy research workshop taking place on 28-29 November 2016 in London on the topic ‘Competition in banking: implications for financial regulation and supervision'.

SEC: Company Misled Investors About Energy-Efficient Technology

Date 11/04/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against a Texas-based technology company and its founder accused of boosting stock sales with false claims about a supposedly revolutionary computer server and big-name customers purportedly placing orders to buy it.

EBA Acknowledges Notification From The Austrian Financial Market

Date 11/04/2016

The EBA has received a notification from the Austrian Financial Market Authority (Finanzmarktaufsicht, FMA), in its capacity as Resolution Authority, in relation to the application of resolution measures to Heta Asset Resolution AG. 

Warsaw Stock Exchange: Changes In The Management Board Of BondSpot S.A.

Date 11/04/2016

• Jacek Fotek has resigned as President of the Management Board of BondSpot S.A.
• GPW Managing Director for Development Izabela Olszewska, a current Member of BondSpot’s Supervisory Board, is the acting President of BondSpot.

DIFC, DIEDC And UAE Insurance Authority Inaugurate 11th Annual World Takaful Conference - Leading Takaful Forum Also Saw Launch Of Groundbreaking Takaful Report By Middle East Global Advisors

Date 11/04/2016

This morning, the 11th annual World Takaful Conference (WTC) played host to powerful keynote addresses to a packed audience of over 300 industry leaders from the Middle East, East Asia, Europe and Africa. Convened by Middle East Global Advisors and in strategic partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority, WTC is held under the theme “Prudent Practices for Global Growth” and considered to be the world’s most powerful Takaful gathering.

Warsaw Stock Exchange Monthly Statistics For March 2016

Date 11/04/2016

Warsaw Stock Exchange Monthly Statistics for March 2016 is now available:

For Main Market Statistics click here

For NewConnect Alternative Market Statistics click here

For Catalyst Bond Market statistics click here

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Announces The Implementation Of CMA Resolution Pertaining To Investors' Ownership Disclosure Mechanism

Date 11/04/2016

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) would like to announce the implantation of the CMA Board resolution pertaining to investors' ownership disclosure mechanism, which will be applied in addition to the current disclosure mechanism related to shareholders' ownership in listed companies as follows: 

1. The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) shall display on its website the ownership disclosure of board members, the CEO, and CFO ( or top executives at the company) within listed companies. This shall be according to information provided by listed companies. 
2. The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) shall display on its website disclosure of shareholders equity ratio for those whom undergo a period of prohibition as per prospectus until prohibition is lifted by CMA.
3. The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) shall commence implementing the above mechanism on the first trading day after Eid Al-Fitr Holiday of the year 1437H.. corresponding to 10/7/2016.