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SIFMA Statement On The Cyber Information Sharing Tax Credit Act

Date 31/07/2014

SIFMA today issued the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO, on the "Cyber Information Sharing Tax Credit Act," which was introduced today by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.:

"Cybersecurity is increasingly a major threat to national security and the U.S. financial system. We commend Senator Gillibrand for her focus on this issue and her leadership in promoting robust cybersecurity practices. This legislation would amend the tax code to incentivize private sector participation in an Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAC). These information sharing forums, such as the Financial Services ISAC, are critical to the collective cyber defense effort as they enable the industry and government to share threat information and coordinate response protocols."

UK's Financial Conduct Authority: Temporary Restriction In Short Selling

Date 31/07/2014

The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) notifies that it temporarily prohibits short selling in the following instruments under Articles 23 (1) and 26 (4) of Regulation (EU) No 236/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 on short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps.  This follows a decision made by another EU Competent Authority.

BME Approves The Distribution Of A Gross €0.40 Per Share Dividend - To Be Paid On September 12

Date 31/07/2014

The Board of Directors of BME today agreed to distribute on September 12 its first interim dividend against 2014 earnings with a value of €33.3 million, that is, a gross €0.40 per share.

SEC: Architect Of Variable Annuities Scheme Agrees To Pay $850,000, Admit Wrongdoing, And Be Barred From Securities Industry

Date 31/07/2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that the architect of a variable annuities scheme designed to profit from the imminent deaths of the terminally ill has agreed to settle charges brought against him earlier this year by paying more than $850,000, admitting wrongdoing, and being barred from the securities industry.

SIX Swiss Exchange: Enhanced Trading Service For ETFs

Date 31/07/2014

The Joint Committee Of European Supervisory Authorities Reminds Financial Institutions Of Their Responsibilities When Placing Their Own Financial Products With Consumers

Date 31/07/2014

The Joint Committee of the ESAs reminds financial institutions of their responsibilities when placing their own financial products with consumers.

The Egyptian Exchange Finished The Periodical Revision Of The EGX Indices

Date 31/07/2014

The Periodical Revision of the EGX Indices (PDF Format) File Size: 126.32 KB

ESMA: MiFID II Consultation Period Ends On 1 August

Date 31/07/2014

The European Securities and Markets Authority's (ESMA) consultation period on MiFID II is due to close at midnight on Friday 1 August. Interested parties should submit their responses to the consultation and discussion papers via ESMA's website.

Chicago Business Barometer Down 10.0 Points To 52.6 In July - Barometer Lowest Since June 2013

Date 31/07/2014

The Chicago Business Barometer dropped 10.0 points to 52.6 in July, significantly down from May’s seven month high of 65.5, led by a collapse in Production and the ordering components, all of which have been strong since last fall.

Direct Edge Trading Notice #14-31: BATS One Feed Update

Date 31/07/2014

Overview 

BATS has completed work on all versions of the BATS One Feed and is on-track for the planned production release on October 1, 2014. However, the introductory release of the Feed scheduled for August 1, 2014, has been deferred, pending SEC approval. BATS continues to offer all versions of the BATS One Feed in the certification environment, and firms are encouraged to take advantage of the environment for development and testing.