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S&P Dow Jones Indices Market Attributes: Europe Index Dashboard

Date 29/08/2014

Nigerian Stock Exchange Weekly Report For The Week Ending 29 August 2014

Date 29/08/2014

A turnover of 1.342 billion shares worth N16.086 billion in 22,481 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor of The Exchange in contrast to a total of 1.031 billion shares valued at N12.284 billion that exchanged hands last week in 22,056 deals.

Thomson Reuters/University Of Michigan: Stability In Consumer Sentiment Aids Economy

Date 29/08/2014

Consumers reported that their finances had improved due to more jobs, higher wages, and gains in wealth. Indeed, consumers judged their current financial situation more favorably than anytime since the start of the Great Recession. While past gains have usually been associated with optimism about future gains, consumers remained skeptical about their future financial prospects. Most of the August gains were driven by rising stock prices and wages among households in the top third of the income distribution, while those in the bottom two-thirds reported slightly less positive gains than in July. To be sure, all households have benefited from the resurgent economy. The data indicate that consumption spending will grow at a 2.5% pace in the year ahead.

Bovespa Index - Ibovespa: Valid For September-December 2014

Date 29/08/2014

BM&FBOVESPA announces the 3rd preview for Ibovespa and other indices

Bermuda Stock Exchange Will Be Closed For Bermuda Labour Day Public Holiday

Date 29/08/2014

The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) advises that the Exchange will be closed on Monday, 01 September, 2014, in observance of the Bermuda Labour Day Public Holiday. The BSX will re-open on Tuesday, 02 September, 2014.

Martin Murphy, Examinations Director In SEC’s Los Angeles Office, To Retire After 36 Years Of Public Service

Date 29/08/2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Martin Murphy, the Associate Regional Director for Examinations in the agency’s Los Angeles office, is retiring today after more than 36 years of public service, including 24 years at the SEC.

Dissenting Statement In the Matter Of Lynn R. Blodgett And Kevin R. Kyser, CPA, Respondents, SEC Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar

Date 29/08/2014

During my tenure, I have been a strong supporter of the SEC’s Enforcement program.  I have advocated for an effective Enforcement program by focusing on individual accountability, effective sanctions that deter and punish egregious misconduct, and policies designed to eradicate recidivism.  The importance of a strong and robust Enforcement program cannot be overstated.  It is a vital component of an effective capital market on which investors can rely.  Much of the agency’s enforcement decisions are to be commended.  However, I am obligated to speak out when it appears that the agency falters.

CFTC Charges California Resident Ralph Metters With Forex Fraud - Federal Court Issues Emergency Order Freezing Assets And Protecting Books And Records Of Metters

Date 29/08/2014

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced that Judge Manuel L. Real of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California entered on August 27, 2014 an emergency Order freezing and preserving assets under the control of Defendant Ralph Metters of Los Angeles, California. The court’s Order also prohibits Metters from destroying books and records and grants the CFTC immediate access to the Defendant’s records. Metters has never been registered with the CFTC.

SEC Announces $300,000 Whistleblower Award To Audit And Compliance Professional Who Reported Company’s Wrongdoing - Whistleblower Came To SEC After Reporting Internally And Company Failed To Take Action

Date 29/08/2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced a whistleblower award of more than $300,000 to a company employee who performed audit and compliance functions and reported wrongdoing to the SEC after the company failed to take action when the employee reported it internally. 

MNI Indicators: Chicago Business Barometer Rebounds 11.7 Points To 64.3 In August - Inventory Build Highest Since October 2006

Date 29/08/2014

The Chicago Business Barometer surged 11.7 pointsto 64.3 in August, regaining all the lost ground seen in July, and pointing to continued strength in the US economy.