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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.

Toronto Stock Exchange And TSX Venture Exchange Introduce TSX Investinit And TSX Discovery - New Mobile Apps Provide Access To Active Financing Information For TSX And TSXV Listed Companies And A Stock Research Tool

Date 26/04/2016

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) today introduced TSX investinit and TSX discovery, two new mobile apps designed to make it easier for investors to explore the diverse range of investment opportunities available on TSX and TSXV, Canada's leading stock exchanges.

European Stability Mechanism Issues 16-Year €3 Billion Bond

Date 26/04/2016

The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) today issued a new 16-year €3 billion benchmark bond with a coupon of 1.125%, maturing on 3 May 2032, completing its funding needs for the second quarter. The total book size was in excess of €4 billion.

IOSCO And PIFS-Harvard Law School Launch Global Certificate Program For Regulators Of Securities Markets

Date 26/04/2016

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and the Program on International Financial Systems at Harvard Law School (PIFS-HLS) today announced the launch of a joint Global Certificate Program for Regulators of Securities Markets.

Moscow Exchange Announces FX Market Enhancements

Date 26/04/2016

From 4 July 2016 Moscow Exchange will offer new opportunities and services to FX Market participants. The Exchange will expand its FX product offering, introducing new services to member firms and their clients and improve the risk management system.