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Statement At Open Meeting On 2015 PCAOB Budget, SEC Commissioner Michael S. Piwowar, Feb. 4, 2015

Date 20/02/2015

Thank you, Chair White. Good morning, Chairman Doty, and other representatives from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB or Board).

A few weeks ago, I visited the Board and appreciated our discussion of the evolving role of economic analysis at the Commission and the Board. Thank you, Chairman Doty, for suggesting the visit. Thank you, Samantha Ross, for making the arrangements. And, thank you, to all of the PCAOB members and staff, for asking great questions and engaging in a thoughtful discussion of such an important topic.

BM&FBOVESPA: End Of Daylight Saving Time - New Trading Hours

Date 20/02/2015

BM&FBOVESPA hereby informs you that due to the end of daylight saving time in Brazil on February 22, 2015 and the start of daylight saving time in the United States on March 08, 2015, as of February 23, 2015 new trading hours will come into effect for the following contracts that reference commodities:

UK Financial Conduct Authority Statement On Connaught - Update 20/02/201

Date 20/02/2015

The FCA has been working with the liquidator of the Connaught Series 1 Fund and its former operators, Capita Financial Managers Limited and Blue Gate Capital Limited to see if an agreement can be reached to address losses by investors in the Fund. 

Irish Stock Exchange: Swedbank’s Additional Tier 1 Capital Lists On Global Exchange Market

Date 20/02/2015

Swedbank has listed its additional tier 1 (AT1) capital on the Irish Stock Exchange’s Global Exchange Market (GEM). The US$750 million debt instrument fulfils new European capital regulations for banks. The debt security has a coupon of 5.5 per cent. The loan is perpetual with a call option after 5 years. The issuance is in the form of debt instruments that convert into ordinary shares if the regulatory capital of the bank decreases to a certain level.

TOM MTF Statistics Week 8, 2014

Date 20/02/2015

Click here to download the weekly statistics update of TOM MTF for week 8, 2015. 

Federal Bank Regulatory Agencies Seek Comment On Interagency Effort To Reduce Regulatory Burden

Date 20/02/2015

The federal bank regulatory agencies requested comment on a second set of regulatory categories as part of their review to identify outdated or unnecessary regulations applied to insured depository institutions.

Setting Forth Goals For 2015: Address To Practising Law Institute’s SEC Speaks In 2015 Program, SEC Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar, Ronald Reagan Building And International Trade Center, Washington, D.C., Feb. 20, 2015

Date 20/02/2015

Good morning.  I am honored to be here this morning for my seventh SEC Speaks as an SEC Commissioner.  Before I begin, let me start by issuing the standard disclaimer that the views I express today are my own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Securities and Exchange Commission, my fellow Commissioners, or members of the staff.

Markets Media Magazine Names CME Group "Best Global Exchange"

Date 20/02/2015

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced the company was named "Best Global Exchange" by Markets Media 2015 Markets Choice Awards.  The award ceremony, held last night in New York, recognized CME Group's excellence in diverse and innovative new products, client service and education, and technology design and execution as voted by peers and customers. 

SEC: "Effective Disclosure For The 21st Century Investor" Speech By Rick A. Fleming, Investor Advocate

Date 20/02/2015

Thank you, Keith [Higgins], for that kind introduction.  I would also like to thank Laura Shields and PLI for this chance to spend a few minutes with all of you this morning.  It’s a real privilege for me to share this podium today.

Moscow Exchange: Derivatives Market Introduces New Policy For Exercising Options

Date 20/02/2015

Moscow Exchange's Derivatives Market is revamping its approach to the exercise of options. Beginning in March 2015, all options expiring in the money[1]will be exercised automatically.