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Concurring Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Sharon Y. Bowen Regarding Notice of Proposed Rulemaking On System Safeguards Testing Requirements

Date 16/12/2015

Today, we are considering two rule proposals that address an issue which is right at the heart of systemic risk in our markets – cybersecurity. The question that we face is: with a problem as immense as cybercrime, and the many measures already being employed to combat it, what would today’s proposed rules accomplish? In answer to that question, I want to say a few words about our cybercrime challenge, what is currently being done to address it, and what I hope these proposed regulations would add to these efforts.

EBA Defines Harmonised Prudential Requirements For Central Securities Depositories (CSDs)

Date 16/12/2015

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on prudential requirements for Central Securities Depositories (CSDs). These RTS will define a prudential framework for CSDs and harmonise calculations for their capital requirements which currently vary across Member States. These RTS have been developed within the framework of the Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR) to increase the safety and efficiency of securities settlement and settlement infrastructures.

CFTC Unanimously Approves Proposed Enhanced Rules On Cybersecurity For Derivatives Clearing Organizations, Trading Platforms, And Swap Data Repositories

Date 16/12/2015

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) today voted unanimously to approve two proposals for amendments to existing regulations addressing cybersecurity testing and safeguards for the automated systems used by critical infrastructures the Commission regulates. The proposals will be open for public comment during a 60-day comment period after their publication in the Federal Register.

ESMA Publishes Updated CRA Q&A

Date 16/12/2015

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published an updated questions and answers on the application of the Credit Rating Agencies Regulation.

Financial Conduct Authority: Brookbourne Trading Limited

Date 16/12/2015

Brookbourne Trading Limited has been compulsorily wound-up by the High Court on the application of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on the grounds that it was conducting regulated activity without the necessary authorisation from the FCA.

Opening Statement Of CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad Before The Commission Open Meeting

Date 16/12/2015

Good morning. This meeting will come to order.

This is a public meeting of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). I’d like to welcome members of the public, market participants and members of the media, as well as those taking part on the phone or via webcast.

SodaStream Will Begin Dual listing On Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Date 16/12/2015

Finansinspektionen (FI): Decision Regarding The Countercyclical Buffer Rate

Date 16/12/2015

Finansinspektionen (FI) shall, in accordance with the Capital Buffers Act (2014:966), set a countercyclical buffer guide and a countercyclical buffer rate for each quarter.

Qatar Stock Exchange: Awareness Session On Margin Trading

Date 16/12/2015

On the occasion of the launch of margin trading and as part of the policy aiming to promote knowledge and investment awareness among all investors, Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), is pleased to invite its members, the press and all interested investors to attend the awareness session on  margin trading Rules. QSE officials during the session which will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015, at 13.30 in the afternoon, on the second floor of the headquarters of the Qatar Stock Exchange, will explain all the details of the relevant rules of margin trading.

FINRA Arbitration Task Force Issues Final Report - Explained Decisions, Increased Arbitrator Honoraria, Creation Of A Special Arbitrator Panel For Expungement Hearings Among Recommendations

Date 16/12/2015

A FINRA Dispute Resolution task force has issued its final report with recommendations detailed in the Final Report and Recommendations of the FINRA Dispute Resolution Task Force.