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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Fines Former Head Of JP Morgan’s CIO International £792,900 For Failing To Be Open And Co-Operative

Date 09/02/2016

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today fined Achilles Macris £792,900 for failing to be open and co-operative with the Authority. Mr Macris was Head of CIO International for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in London. In the role he was responsible for a number of portfolios, including the synthetic credit portfolio, at the time of what became known as the ‘London Whale’ trades.

Borsa İstanbul Derivatives Market (VIOP) Becomes The “World’s Fastest Growing Derivatives Market” In 2015

Date 09/02/2016

The annual trading volume at the region’s leading exchange, Borsa İstanbul Derivatives Market (VIOP), increased by 52 percent in 2015, reaching an all-time record of 90.3 million contracts. Reaching all-time highs in almost all products traded on the market, VIOP became the “world’s fastest growing derivatives market” in 2015. The trading value in Power Futures contracts grew by a five-digit figure while the growth in FX Options and Single Stock Futures stood at four-digit figures. Trading levels in the FX Futures, Index Options and Single Stock Options contracts grew by three-digit figures.

IPO Of BRAIN AG At The Frankfurt Stock Exchange - Deutsche Börse Welcomes Bioeconomy Company In Prime Standard - Total Issue Volume Of €31.5 Million

Date 09/02/2016

B.R.A.I.N. Biotechnology Research And Information Network AG (ISIN: DE0005203947) has been listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 9 February 2016. About 4.0 million shares were placed in the IPO. The total issue volume was approximately €31.5 million. The initial listing price was €9.15; the issue price €9.00.

Osaka Exchange: Change of Component Issues for RN Prime Index

Date 09/02/2016

Following partial change of the components was announced.

ICAP Plc - Trading Statement

Date 09/02/2016

• Transaction with Tullett Prebon on track
• Solid growth in the Post Trade division
• Continued investment in new product initiatives
• Market conditions remain challenging

OneChicago Holiday Notice – 2016 President’s Day

Date 09/02/2016

OneChicago (OCX) will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2016 in observance of the upcoming President’s Day holiday, which is consistent with U.S. equity markets. OneChicago will be open on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Holiday Schedule - Presidents' Day

Date 08/02/2016

FERC will be closed Monday, February 15, 2016 in observance of Presidents' Day.

A Conversation With SEC Chair Mary Jo White: Keynote Session, 43rd Annual Securities Regulation Institute, Chair Mary Jo White, San Diego, California, Jan. 26, 2016

Date 08/02/2016

SEC Chair Mary Jo White participated in a Q&A session with Steven Bochner, Chair of the Securities Regulation Institute. The Q&A was part of Northwestern University School of Law’s 43rd Annual Securities Regulation Institute. The event was held in San Diego, California.

ESMA, National Securities Regulators And ECB To Exchange Information

Date 08/02/2016

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Central Bank (ECB) have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will allow the exchange of information and cooperation to help both authorities in fulfilling their respective mandates. 

CFTC Issues An Exemption To The Korea Exchange Permitting Designated Korea Exchange Members To Deal Directly With U.S. Customers

Date 08/02/2016

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today issued an Order to the Korea Exchange (KRX) permitting certain KRX Members to solicit and accept orders and in connection therewith, accept funds directly from U.S. customers for trading on KRX without having to register with the CFTC as futures commission merchants (FCMs). The order also permits these designated KRX Members to engage in marketing conduct in the U.S. for a period not to exceed thirty days. This exemption follows similar exemptions granted to other foreign exchanges or foreign regulators pursuant to Regulation 30.10.