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FINRA: Statement Of Marcia E. Asquith, Senior Vice President And Corporate Secretary, On The Loss Of Harvey J. Goldschmid

Date 13/02/2015

FINRA mourns the loss of former FINRA Governor Harvey J. Goldschmid. Goldschmid was a stalwart defender of the investing public and contributed immeasurably to FINRA’s mission of protecting investors and ensuring market integrity. Goldschmid was in FINRA’s inaugural class of governors following the formation of FINRA in 2007, and served on FINRA’s Board until 2014. He leaves an extraordinary legacy of dedication and service, which has held American investors in good stead. FINRA extends its deepest condolences to his wife Mary and their children.

CFTC’s Energy And Environmental Markets Advisory Committee To Meet On February 26, 2015

Date 13/02/2015

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) announced today that the Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee (EEMAC) will hold a public meeting on February 26, 2015 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Commission’s Washington, D.C. headquarters at 1155 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20581.

Bourse De Montréal Interest Rate Derivative Trading Hours On February 13 And 16

Date 13/02/2015

Interest rate derivative trading will cease at 1:30 p.m. today, February 13, 2015. Furthermore, the Exchange's markets will be closed on February 16, 2015 (Family Day).

BM&FBOVESPA’s Trading Hours On Ash Wednesday

Date 13/02/2015

See BM&FBOVESPA’s trading hours for February 18, 2015 (Ash Wednesday):

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FINRA Board Approves $50 Million Contribution To The FINRA Foundation - Contribution To Provide Ongoing Support For Research And Education Aimed At Improving The Financial Capability Of Individuals And Families Nationwide

Date 12/02/2015

The Board of Governors of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) approved a $50,000,000 contribution to the FINRA Investor Education Foundation to provide continuing support for the Foundation’s innovative research and education efforts.

Pamela C. Dyson Named SEC Chief Information Officer

Date 12/02/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Pamela C. Dyson has been appointed as the SEC’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) in charge of overseeing the agency’s information technology functions.

Autorité des Marchés Financiers: Virtual Currency ATMs And Trading Platforms Must Be Authorized

Date 12/02/2015

In Québec, businesses operating a virtual currency automated teller machine or a platform for trading virtual currency must obtain a licence issued by the Autorité des marchés financiers (the “AMF”) pursuant to the Money-Services Businesses Act (the “Act”).

Canadian Securities Regulators Seek Comment On Derivatives Rule Relating To Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing

Date 12/02/2015

Members of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published for comment Proposed National Instrument 94-101 Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing of Derivatives (the Clearing Rule).

FESE De La Vega Prize 2015: Competition Is open!

Date 12/02/2015

The Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) will award the Josseph de la Vega Prize 2015 for an outstanding research paper related to the securities markets in Europe.

SEC Announces Agenda, Panelists For Proxy Voting Roundtable

Date 12/02/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the agenda and panelists for its February 19 roundtable on ways to improve the proxy voting process.