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Tokyo Commodity Exchange Revision Of Rules For EFP And EFS Transactions

Date 07/01/2014

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc, announced today rule revisions for Exchange of Futures for Physicals (“EFP”) and Exchange of Futures for Swaps (“EFS”) in order to streamline the application procedure and improve convenience. The details of the revision, as described below, became effective on December 26, 2013 with the receipt of regulatory approval for the change of Market Rules and Brokerage Rules.

SIFMA Statement On The Confirmation Of Janet Yellen As Fed Chairman

Date 07/01/2014

SIFMA today issued the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO, on the confirmation of Janet Yellen as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System:

TSX Markets Top 20 Largest Consolidated Short Position Report - November 30, 2013

Date 07/01/2014

Please find below the Top 20 Largest Consolidated Short Position Report Highlights. The report is produced twice monthly, effective the 15th and the end of each month. The report below covers the 2-week period ending December 31, 2013.

NZX December 2013 Shareholder Metrics

Date 06/01/2014

Please find attached Shareholder Metrics for December 2013.

BOX Options Exchange Price Improvement Activity for December

Date 06/01/2014

In the month of December, price improved contracts on BOX Options Exchange averaged 96,317 per day. 

Statement Of US Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew On The Confirmation Of Janet Yellen As Chair Of The Board Of Governors Of The Federal Reserve System

Date 06/01/2014

“I am pleased the Senate took bipartisan action today to confirm Janet Yellen as the next Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. With many years of experience in economics and at the Federal Reserve, Janet is a proven leader who will assume the vast responsibilities of this position with a steady hand. Janet is not only enormously qualified to take on this role, she is also widely respected for her keen mind, sound judgment and independence. At the Federal Reserve, she has been a vital and often prescient voice. She has also demonstrated a deep understanding of the damage a difficult economy can have on working families. And she has made clear her commitment to completing the ongoing work of financial reform and maintaining a safe and stable financial system."

SEC Names Michael Osnato As Chief Of Enforcement Division’s Complex Financial Instruments Unit

Date 06/01/2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Michael J. Osnato, Jr. has been named chief of the Enforcement Division unit that conducts investigations into complex financial instr

S&P GSCI Commodity Index Market Attributes Report: Commodities Market Performance In December 2013 And Year-End

Date 06/01/2014

Key Highlights

• Cocoa and soybeans had the largest gains in the S&P GSCI®, closing the year up 18.1% and 10.5%.
• Precious metals closed the year down 29.8%.
• Energy was the only positive sector in the index for the year, up 5.1%.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 06/01/2014

The current reports for the week of December 31, 2013 are now available.

Ann Shuman To Join DTCC As Deputy General Council - Respected Industry Executive Will Be Responsible For Legal Activities For Key Business Areas

Date 06/01/2014

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC) today announced that Ann Shuman has joined the company as Managing Director and Deputy General Counsel. A highly-respected expert in her field, Ann brings to DTCC nearly two decades of experience and leadership in the financial industry. She reports to Larry Thompson, Managing Director and General Counsel.