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MIAX Options: Extension Of SPIKES Options Market Maker Incentive Program Until September 30, 2022

Date 29/06/2022

MIAX Options has extended the monthly Market Maker Incentive Program (the “Incentive Program”) for SPIKES Options until September 30, 2022.
 

Denver Regional Director Kurt L. Gottschall To Leave SEC - Jason J. Burt And Thomas M. Piccone Named Acting Co-Heads Of Denver Office

Date 29/06/2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Kurt L. Gottschall, the Director of the Denver Regional Office since 2018, is leaving the agency after more than 22 years of service. Jason J. Burt and Thomas M. Piccone will become the office’s Co-Acting Regional Directors when Mr. Gottschall departs in early July.

FINRA Publishes Independent Counsel’s Report On Arbitrator Selection Process - Report Finds No Evidence Of Improper Agreement To Remove Arbitrators From Cases - FINRA To Implement Recommendations To Provide Greater Transparency

Date 29/06/2022

FINRA today published the report of independent counsel Lowenstein Sandler LLP, which found no evidence of an improper agreement to remove certain arbitrators from arbitration cases. FINRA also said it would promptly implement the report’s recommendations to provide greater transparency to the arbitrator selection process.

Canadian Securities Administrators 2021-2022 Enforcement Report Highlights Canadian Securities Regulators’ Actions To Pursue Wrongdoing And Hold Securities Law Violators Accountable - Wide-Ranging Actions Included Disrupting Ongoing And Illegal Activity And Enhancing Technology And Analytics Capabilities To Tackle Evolving Threats And Emerging Trends

Date 29/06/2022

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today released its fiscal year 2021-2022 Enforcement Report, which outlines the specific actions that CSA members undertook in the past year to detect, disrupt and deter wrongdoing and hold securities law violators accountable.

Multi-Leg QOO Orders On The BOX Trading Floor – UPDATE

Date 29/06/2022

BOX Options Market LLC (“BOX”) will allow multi-leg Qualified Open Outcry (“QOO”) Orders on the BOX Trading Floor to be quoted and executed in $0.01 increments regardless of minimum increment otherwise applicable to the individual legs of the multi-leg QOO Order.

CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger Seeks Nominations For The Energy And Environmental Markets Advisory Committee Associate Membership And Potential Discussion Topics

Date 29/06/2022

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger, sponsor of the CFTC’s Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee (EEMAC), is seeking nominations for associate membership of the EEMAC and potential topics for future EEMAC meetings through a formal request for submissions in the Federal Register. The deadline for submissions is July 13, 2022.

Finansinspektionen: Decisions Regarding Reciprocation Of Macroprudential Measures In Three EU Countries

Date 29/06/2022

Finansinspektionen has passed decisions concerning reciprocation of macroprudential measures in Lithuania, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Generalfinance S.p.A. Lists On Euronext STAR Milan

Date 29/06/2022

• First listing of 2022 on Euronext STAR Milan

• Generalfinance S.p.A. brings the total number of companies listed on Euronext STAR Milan to 74

• Total placement volume of the offering equal to €38.9 million

NGX, BOI Collaborate To Deepen Capital Market In Nigeria For Inclusive Growth

Date 29/06/2022

Nigerian Exchange Limited (“NGX”) and Bank of Industry (“BOI”) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen capital market reach, build the capacity of stakeholders through financial literacy programs, facilitate market advocacy initiatives and promote listings. The announcement was made during the signing ceremony led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), NGX, Mr Temi Popoola and the MD/CEO, BOI, Mr. Olukayode Pitan, in Lagos.

Tracy S. Combs Named Director Of SEC’s Salt Lake Regional Office

Date 29/06/2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Tracy S. Combs has been named Director of the Salt Lake Regional Office. Tanya Beard, who has served as Acting Director since January 2022, remains as Assistant Regional Director of Enforcement.