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CFTC Seeks Public Comment On Request From ICE Clear EuropeFfor Order Permitting Portfolio Margining Of Futures And Foreign Futures Contracts

Date 07/04/2014

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) is requesting public comment on a petition submitted by ICE Clear Europe Limited (ICE Clear Europe) for an order pursuant to Section 4d(a) of the Commodity Exchange Act (Act).

STOXX Updates Rules On Country Classification

Date 07/04/2014

STOXX Limited, a leading provider of innovative, tradable and global index concepts, today announced an update of its country classification rules. The announcement follows a meeting of the STOXX Advisory Board. The updated rulebook is introduced with immediate effect.

Federal Reserve Board Will Give Banking Entities Two Additional One-Year Extensions To Conform Their Ownership Interests In And Sponsorship Of Certain Collateralized Loan Obligations Covered By The Volcker Rule

Date 07/04/2014

The Federal Reserve Board announced today that it intends to exercise its authority to give banking entities two additional one-year extensions to conform their ownership interests in and sponsorship of certain collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) covered by section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, commonly referred to as the Volcker rule. CLOs are securitization vehicles backed predominantly by commercial loans.

CFTC Staff Issues An Extension Of Time-Limited No-Action Relief To Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs)

Date 07/04/2014

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO) today issued an extension of time-limited no-action relief to FCMs. The extension of no-action relief will expire on June 30, 2014.

Canadian Securities Regulators Advance Mutual Fund Fees Review With Request For Research Proposals

Date 07/04/2014

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced today a request for proposals (RFP) to conduct research on Canada’s mutual fund fee structure. This marks an important step in advancing a policy decision on mutual fund fees, further to the CSA’s examination of the mutual fund fee structure in Canada.

CFTC Releases Rule Enforcement Review Of OneChicago, LLC

Date 07/04/2014

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (Commission) Division of Market Oversight (Division) issued the results of a rule enforcement review of OneChicago, LLC (OneChicago) today. The Division found specific areas where OneChicago should improve its trade practice program.

SIFMA AMG Comments On Assessment Methodologies For Identifying NBNI G-SIFIs And Provides Data On Separate Accounts Ask Regulators To Shift Focus From Investment Funds To Fund Activities - Provide Results Of SIFMA AMG Survey On Risk Profile Of Separate Accounts

Date 07/04/2014

SIFMA’s Asset Management Group (AMG) on Friday submitted comments on the consultative document entitled “Assessment Methodologies for Identifying Non-Bank Non-Insurer Global Systemically Important Financial Institutions” (NBNI G-SIFIs) (the “Consultative Document”) published by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).  SIFMA AMG appreciates the FSB’s and IOSCO’s efforts to understand the asset management industry’s perspective as they attempt to create an assessment methodology for NBNI G-SIFIs.

Keynote Address By CFTC Commissioner Scott D. O’Malia, New Risk In Energy 2014: Energy Trading Risk And The Policy That Drives It - If It’s Worth Fixing, It’s Worth Fixing It Right, April 7, 2014

Date 07/04/2014

Thank you for the kind introduction and for the opportunity to serve as your opening keynote speaker.

Over the next couple days, the discussion here will revolve around the intersection between the rapid innovation in global financial markets and the slowly evolving energy sector. This is where financial markets and energy policy cross paths. And for somebody who has spent his career working in both areas, this is about as close to policy nirvana as I can get.

Composition Of TASE Corporate Bond Indices As Of April 16th, 2014

Date 07/04/2014

As of April 16th,  2014 the composition of the corporate bond indices will be updated.

EGX Finished The Monthly Revision Of The Weighted Turnover Rate Of Free Floated Shares

Date 07/04/2014

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) finished the monthly revision of the weighted turnover rate of free floated shares during the latest 3 months to enable the listed companies to study the revision's results.