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At A Meeting Chaired By H.E. Sultan Al Mansoori The UAE's Securities And Commodities Authority Board Approves Regulations For Central Clearing Houses

Date 22/06/2016

• The regulations address separating clearing and settlement functions, transferring securities ownership, and depositories.
• The regulations permit the incorporation of companies independent from securities exchanges to handle clearing transactions under a license from SCA.

New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority: SPGI Director Sentenced Today

Date 22/06/2016

SPG Investment Company No. 1 Limited (SPGI) director Mark Andrew Turnock has today been sentenced in the Auckland High Court to four months home detention and 200 hours of community work for making false statements in the company’s financial statements.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Publishes Annual Report 2015-16

Date 22/06/2016

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today published its Annual Report 2015-16summarising its work during a year which saw high levels of market volatility as well as greater connectivity with markets in mainland China.

Dubai International Financial Centre Reinforces Growth Potential Of Emerging Markets At City Week London

Date 22/06/2016

• High level delegation from DIFC including Governor and Chief Executive Officer mark participation in City Week, one of the world’s leading gathering of financiers, policy makers and businesses as DIFC closes in on top 10 global financial centres.
• DIFC representatives share views on global economic trends, asset management, FinTech and emerging economies, reflecting Centre’s global leadership position and distinct proposition in line with 2024 Strategy.
• A number of meetings with potential investors and firms seeking to locate in Dubai offers an opportunity to showcase DIFC’s unique financial ecosystem.

Japan Exchange Group: The 15th Annual General Shareholders Meeting

Date 22/06/2016

Notice of the 15th Annual General Shareholders Meeting

Financial Stability Oversight Council Releases Sixth Annual Report

Date 22/06/2016

The Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) today unanimously approved its 2016 annual report, which was developed collaboratively by the members of the Council and their agencies and staffs.  The Council reports annually to Congress on a range of issues, including significant financial market and regulatory developments, potential emerging threats to the financial stability of the United States, and the activities of the Council.  The report also makes recommendations to promote market discipline; maintain investor confidence; and enhance the integrity, efficiency, competitiveness, and stability of U.S. financial markets. 

Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting June 21

Date 22/06/2016

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Jacob J. Lew today convened a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) in executive and open sessions at the Treasury Department.

Statement Of CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad On The Financial Stability Oversight Council’s Adoption Of Its Annual Report

Date 21/06/2016

I support the adoption of the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s (FSOC) annual report and its recommendations. I want to thank the FSOC members and their staffs for the great deal of work that went into this document, and Secretary Lew for his leadership.

Autorité Des Marchés Financiers Launches Whistleblower Program

Date 21/06/2016

The Autorité des marchés financiers (the “AMF”) yesterday launched its whistleblower program, intended to better protect individuals who report wrongdoing and enable the AMF to gather information on offences committed under the laws and regulations it administers.

CBOE Holdings Announces Date Of Second-Quarter 2016 Earnings Release And Conference Call

Date 21/06/2016

CBOE Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOE) will announce its financial results for the second quarter of 2016 before the market opens on Friday, July 29, 2016.  A conference call with remarks by CBOE Holdings, Inc. senior management will begin at 7:30 a.m. Central Time (CT).