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COVID-19 Surge Triggers Another Lockdown In Iran

Date 14/08/2021

Tehran Stock Exchange will be closed for six days as of this Monday.

SEC Obtains Emergency Relief, Charges Two Florida Companies And Their Principal Officer With Operating A Ponzi Scheme

Date 13/08/2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it filed an emergency action and obtained a temporary restraining order, an asset freeze, and the appointment of a receiver to stop an alleged Ponzi scheme and misappropriation of investor proceeds perpetrated by Coral Springs, Florida resident Johanna M. Garcia and two entities she controls.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 13/08/2021

The current reports for the week of August 10, 2021 are now available.

Nadex Launches $0 Minimum Deposit Promotion

Date 13/08/2021

Pursuant to Section 5c(c)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“Act”), and section §40.6(a) of the regulations promulgated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “Commission”) under the Act (the “Regulations”), North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (“Nadex”, the “Exchange”) submitted to the Commission on August 13, 2021 its intent to launch a $0 Minimum Deposit Promotion, whereby applicants will be able to make an initial minimum deposit of less than the standard $250 minimum requirement, beginning on August 27, 2021 until the promotion termination date.  Terms and Conditions apply.

ICI Comment On IOSCO Calls For Tighter Sustainability Rules For Asset Managers

Date 13/08/2021

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has issued a consultation report that urges securities regulators to consider setting regulatory expectations for asset managers regarding sustainability-related risks.

Nadex Temporarily Amends Binary Contracts Strike Width

Date 13/08/2021

Pursuant to Section 5c(c)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“Act”), and Section 40.6(d) of the regulations promulgated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “Commission”) under the Act (the “Regulations”), North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (“Nadex”, the “Exchange”) hereby provides notice that due to increased or deceased volatility, as the case may be, in the underlying markets upon which the Nadex contracts are based, Nadex made changes to the strike widths of various contracts during the week of August 9, 2021 as indicated in the Weekly Notice. 

SEC Obtains Court Order To Stop Investment Adviser's Alleged Ongoing Offering Fraud

Date 13/08/2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the filing of an emergency action against Martin A. Ruiz of New York, and two entities he controls, Carter Bain Wealth Management, LLC (Carter Bain) and RAM Fund, LP (RAM). Shortly after filing the complaint, the SEC obtained a temporary restraining order and asset freeze against Ruiz, Carter Bain, and RAM to stop an allegedly ongoing fraudulent securities offering through which Ruiz and his entities allegedly misappropriated millions of dollars from investors.

Nadex Refrains From Listing Certain Contracts

Date 13/08/2021

Due to activity in the underlying markets upon which the Nadex contracts are based and pursuant to the authority granted in Nadex Rule 12.1(i), Nadex took the following actions: 

• No GBP/JPY, EUR/JPY, or GBP/USD 5-Minute contacts were listed for the 6:05pm ET expiration time on trade date August 9, 2021;

Cboe Statement On Passing Of Wayne Luthringshausen

Date 13/08/2021

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, today issued the following statement from Ed Tilly, Chairman, President and CEO of Cboe Global Markets, on the passing of Wayne Luthringshausen, retired chairman and CEO of the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC):

CFTC Orders Tyson Foods To Pay $1.5 Million For Position Limit, Reporting, And Recordkeeping Violations

Date 13/08/2021

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed and settled charges against Tyson Foods, Inc., for exceeding the CFTC’s position limits for soybean meal futures contracts traded on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and for failing to comply with reporting and recordkeeping obligations regarding its cash positions in grains. The order requires Tyson to pay a $1.5 million civil monetary penalty and to cease and desist from violating the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations as charged.