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Azul Systems Releases Industry’s Only Certified Builds Of OpenJDK - DevOps Teams Can Now Use Open Source Java Runtime With Confidence

Date 19/11/2014

Azul Systems, the award-winning leader in Java runtime solutions, today announced that it has released certified binaries of Zulu®, its build of OpenJDK™, available as free downloads from the Azul website and other selected distribution points, including the Docker hub. Each binary distribution of Zulu is now accompanied with a certificate stating the date that the build passed all required tests in the Java Community Technology Compatibility Kit (TCK) and other rigorous testing necessary for commercial use.

Statement By SEC Commissioner Michael S. Piwowar At Open Meeting Regarding Regulation SCI

Date 19/11/2014

Thank you, Chair White.

It is undeniable that the automation of trading and an increasing reliance on technology has transformed how our securities markets function, and has introduced complexities and an associated risk of system malfunctions and vulnerabilities that could have severe consequences for investors and the market.  I am pleased that today we are considering a rulemaking on these critically important issues.  Regulation SCI may not – and, to be realistic, will not – eliminate all systems failures, disruptions, or intrusions,[1] but it will undoubtedly cause entities subject to the rules to focus on the manner in which their technological systems operate, and ultimately promote the integrity of our market infrastructure.

NYSE Member Firms Report Third-Quarter Results

Date 19/11/2014

New York Stock Exchange member firms that conduct business with the public reported a third-quarter 2014 after-tax profit of $1.9 billion and revenues of approximately $38.5 billion, compared with a $2.2 billion after-tax profit on revenues of about $43.1 billion in the second-quarter of 2014.

CFTC Commissioner Sharon Bowen Seeks Public Comment On Scope And Composition Of New Advisory Committee

Date 19/11/2014

Today, Commissioner Sharon Y. Bowen, Sponsor of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s newly-formed Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC), is seeking public input on MRAC’s priorities and its composition through a Federal Register release. The comment period ends on December 3, 2014.

The Ontario Securities Commission Approves The Aequitas NEO Exchange

Date 19/11/2014

Aequitas Innovations Inc. (“Aequitas”) is very pleased to announce that the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) issued a recognition order on November 17, 2014 to Aequitas and Aequitas NEO Exchange Inc., to be effective March 1, 2015.

CBOE, C2 And CFE Trading Schedule For The Thanksgiving Holiday

Date 19/11/2014

CBOE Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOE) announced the following trading schedule for Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), C2 Options Exchange (C2) and CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE) in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday:

REDI Adds Evercore ISI To Multi-Broker Network

Date 19/11/2014

REDI Holdings LLC (“REDI”), the independent, industry-backed provider of the REDIPlus® trade management platform, today announced the addition of Evercore ISI Institutional Equities’ (Evercore ISI) electronic execution platform to the REDI multi-broker network.

Thai Listed Firms Post 6 Pct Sales Growth In First 9 Months Of 2014

Date 19/11/2014

• Sales rose 6.1 pct despite slow economic growth in Q3
• Nine-month net profits worth of THB 614 billion, similar to last year’s

Increased Operational Risk And Costs Due To Fragmentation Of OTC - Derivatives Processing Is A Major Concern For Financial Institutions

Date 19/11/2014

Derivatives connectivity and regulation specialist Message Automation Limited, today highlighted major challenges in the industry, with regulatory change and new market practices leading to fragmentation of OTC derivatives processing and data inconsistency, resulting in  operational inefficiencies, increased risk and spiralling costs. Message Automation has been investigating the impact of these issues with buy and sell side firms across Europe, Asia and North America.

Thomson Reuters Report Highlights Rising Costs Of Non-Compliance

Date 19/11/2014

Thomson Reuters today announced the results of its Rising Costs of Non-Compliance report revealing that while monetary fines are still rapidly growing as a result of persistent non-compliance, they are not seen to have changed the underlying behavior, with many firms considering financial penalties to be part of the standard costs of doing business. Regulators have moved on to using a wider range of measures to ensure compliant behavior. The wider impact can result in the firm or the individual suffering multiple instances of the cost and pain of the penalty, the ramifications of which will be felt by all stakeholders.