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Readout: US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Call With European Commissioner For Economy Paolo Gentiloni

Date 01/03/2021

Earlier today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen spoke with European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni. Secretary Yellen emphasized the importance of the transatlantic partnership and conveyed her intention to deepen U.S.-European cooperation on key policy challenges, including ending the pandemic, supporting a strong global economic recovery, fighting income inequality, and forcefully addressing the threat of climate change. The Secretary committed to re-engage actively in the ongoing OECD discussions on international taxation to forge a strong international accord.

MIAX Exchange Group - Options Markets - Option Classes To Be Added To The Penny Interval Program Beginning Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Date 01/03/2021

The following option classes will be included in the MIAX Exchange Groups' Penny Interval Program at the start of trading on Tuesday, March 2, 2021:

• Foley Trasimene Acquisition Corp. II (BFT)
• Bionano Genomics, Inc. (BNGO)
• Canaan Inc. (CAN)
• Churchill Capital Corp IV (CCIV)
• Ebang International Holdings Inc. (EBON)

Small World, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, March 1, 2021 - Opening Remarks For The FinTech Panel At The Institute Of International Bankers 2021 Annual Washington Conference

Date 01/03/2021

Thank you, Briget [Polichene]. Good afternoon and thank you to the Institute of International Bankers for inviting me to speak at your conference. It is a pleasure to be with you virtually today. I must note at the outset that the views I express are my own and do not necessarily represent those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or my fellow Commissioners.

BOX Exchange Penny Program Additions

Date 01/03/2021

The permanent Penny Interval Program for options (the “Penny Program”), was adopted on July 1, 2020 by BOX Exchange LLC (“BOX”) and includes provisions for active new issues to be added to the Penny Program. 

CME Group Announces Multiple Micro E-mini Equity Index Futures Trading Volume Records

Date 01/03/2021

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that Micro E-mini Equity Index futures reached back-to-back trading volume records last week of 4.4 million contracts on February 26 and 4.2 million contracts on February 25, across all four indexes – the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000 and Down Jones Industrial Average Indexes. These new highs surpassed the prior record of 4.1 million contracts set on September 8, 2020.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Launches e-Filing Portal, X-Filing, To Enhance Securities Listing

Date 01/03/2021

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE or The Exchange) is pleased to announce the launch of its e-Filing Portal, X-Filing, on Tuesday, 2 March 2021.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Changes For The Security PYPL-RM

Date 01/03/2021

Please follow the links below to access the information:

Risk parameters change for the security PYPL-RM
Risk parameters change for the security PYPL-RM

New York Attorney General James Warns Investors About ‘Extreme Risk’ When Investing In Cryptocurrency, Issues Additional Warning To Those Facilitating Trading Of Virtual Currencies

Date 01/03/2021

• Recent Price Run-Up and Ongoing Pandemic Should Put Investors on High Alert for Scams Using Virtual Currencies
• AG James Reminds Industry That Registration Requirements Apply in New York for Those Dealing or Advising in Virtual Currencies

Alberta Securities Commission Aims To Educate Young Albertans With #Takesometime Campaign - Uncertain Economy And More Time Online Are Making Young Albertans More Vulnerable To Fraud

Date 01/03/2021

To reach and help educate young Albertans, the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) will be taking to a variety of social platforms during Fraud Prevention Month in March to encourage them to “take some time” before handing over their money.

SEC Awards Over $500,000 To Two Whistleblowers

Date 01/03/2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of over $500,000 to two whistleblowers whose tips revealed an ongoing fraud and resulted in multiple SEC actions and a related action from another government agency.  Both whistleblowers provided substantial, ongoing assistance that conserved the agencies’ time and resources.