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US Industry Volume Slides 7% After Reaching 4-Year High In August 2015, According To The September 2015 TABB Equities LiquidityMatrix

Date 14/10/2015

In September 2015, industry volume decreased 7% month-over-month, from 7.9 billion to 7.3 billion shares, reports TABB research analyst Valerie Bogard who manages TABB Group’s Equity LiquidityMatrix™.
Statement Of CFTC Commissioner J. Christopher Giancarlo On The Fourth No-Action Letter Delay For Certain Package Transactions

Date 14/10/2015

The Division of Market Oversight has now delayed for the fourth time compliance with the trade execution requirement and required execution methods for certain package transactions. After four delays, the CFTC should admit that forcing certain complex package transactions to trade via SEFs’ limited execution methods for Required Transactions is simply not workable. As I have previously stated, the package transaction issue is an example of the CFTC’s misguided approach to SEF execution.
The Important Work Of Boards Of Directors, SEC Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar, 12th Annual Boardroom Summit And Peer Exchange, New York, NY, Oct. 14, 2015

Date 14/10/2015

Thank you for that kind introduction. Before I begin my remarks, let me issue the standard disclaimer that the views I express are my own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”), my fellow Commissioners, or members of the staff.
Stephen McGoldrick Leaves Plato

Date 14/10/2015

Stephen McGoldrick, project director for Plato, has decided to leave the project. McGoldrick will return to his role as director of market structure at Deutsche Bank.
CFTC Further Implements Trade Execution Requirement

Date 14/10/2015

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC or Commission) Division of Market Oversight (Division) announced today further extension of time-limited no-action relief for swaps executed as part of a package transaction in the categories, described below, that currently receive relief under CFTC Letter 14-137. This extension of time-limited relief will enable the Division to continue to further assess the appropriate response for applying the trade execution requirement to swaps in certain types of package transactions.

Ghana Lists New US$1Bn Bond On The Irish Stock Exchange

Date 14/10/2015

The Sub-Saharan Africa country Ghana has listed a new debt instrument on the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE). The US$1bn 10.75% notes will mature in 2030 and are admitted to the Main Securities Market (MSM).
EBA To Promote Discussion On Cloud Services In The Banking Sector

Date 14/10/2015

The European Banking Authority (EBA) jointly with the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) is hosting today a workshop at the EBA premises to discuss opportunities and challenges of using the cloud in the banking sector. This workshop, which brings together supervisory authorities, CISOs from banks, IT and banking industry organisations and large cloud service providers will provide a forum for discussing the current status and potential ways to address supervisory or bank concerns and risks regarding the use of cloud services.
Dubai Financial Services Authority Public Holiday Notification - Islamic (Hijri) New Year

Date 14/10/2015

The DFSA offices will be closed for business on Thursday, 15th October 2015 to mark the Islamic (Hijri) New Year. The DFSA offices will reopen on Sunday, 18th October 2015.
Dubai Financial Market Market Holiday - Hijri New Year

Date 14/10/2015

In the occasion of Hijri New Year 1437, DFM will be closed on Thursday 15 October 2015 and work shall resume on Sunday 18 October 2015.
SEC Charges 6 Firms For Short Selling Violations In Advance Stock Offerings

Date 14/10/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced enforcement actions against six firms, including more than $2.5 million in monetary sanctions and, in the case of one previously sanctioned firm, an order barring the firm from participating in stock offerings for a period of one year as part of its ongoing enforcement initiative focused on violations of Rule 105 of Regulation M.