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Nasdaq Announces End-Of-Month Open Short Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks As Of Settlement Date January 29, 2021

Date 09/02/2021

At the end of the settlement date of January 29, 2021, short interest in 2,595 Nasdaq Global Market^SM securities totaled 7,789,857,528 shares compared with 8,357,995,856 shares in 2,580 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of January 15, 2021. The end-of-January short interest represent 2.47 days average daily Nasdaq Global Market share volume for the reporting period, compared with 3.18 days for the prior reporting period.

Federal Reserve Board Announces The Second Extension Of A Rule To Bolster The Effectiveness Of The Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

Date 09/02/2021

The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the second extension of a rule to bolster the effectiveness of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Like the earlier extensions, this one will temporarily modify the Board's rules so that certain bank directors and shareholders can apply to their banks for PPP loans for their small businesses.

Fiserv Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2020 Results

Date 09/02/2021

• GAAP revenue declined 5% in the quarter and grew 46% for the full year;
• GAAP EPS increased 22% in the quarter and decreased 18% for the full year;
• Internal revenue grew 1% in the quarter and was flat for the full year;
• Adjusted EPS increased 16% in the quarter and 12% for the full year;
• Operating cash flow increased 1% to $1.19 billion in the quarter and 48% to $4.15 billion for the full year;
• Free cash flow increased 7% to $1.05 billion in the quarter and 11% to $3.65 billion for the full year;
• Company expects 2021 internal revenue growth of 8% to 12% and adjusted EPS of $5.30 to $5.50, or growth of 20% to 24%

Change To Opening And Intra-Day Quote Width Requirements For Certain Symbols Traded On MIAX Options And MIAX Emerald

Date 09/02/2021

MIAX Options and MIAX Emerald have increased the maximum valid quote width requirements for certain symbols traded on the Exchanges.

New York State Department of Financial of Financial Services Alerts Regulated Entities Of Opportunity To Receive Credit Under The Ny Cra For Activities Undertaken To Address Climate Change That Benefit Low- To Moderate-Income Communities - Additional DFS Action To Fully Integrate Climate Change Into All Of Department’s Programs

Date 09/02/2021

The New York State Department of Financial of Financial Services (DFS) issued guidance alerting banking institutions subject to the New York Community Reinvestment Act (the “New York CRA”) that they may receive credit for financing activities that support the climate resiliency of low- and moderate-income (LMI), and underserved communities.

BOX System Maintenance

Date 09/02/2021

BOX Options Market (“BOX”) will perform maintenance on its system on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 8:00 am EST to 5:00 pm EST. Participants connectivity to BOX may be impacted during that time.

Statement Of Acting Chair Allison Herren Lee On Empowering Enforcement To Better Protect Investors

Date 09/02/2021

In consultation with Division of Enforcement Acting Director Melissa Hodgman, today I restored a vital tool to our enforcement program to better protect investors by authorizing senior officers in the division to approve the issuance of a Formal Order of Investigation. This will empower senior officers to exercise the delegated authority of the Commission to authorize staff to subpoena documents and take sworn testimony. This delegation of authority will enable investigative staff to act more swiftly to detect and stop ongoing frauds, preserve assets, and protect vulnerable investors.

EDHEC-Risk Alternative Indexes: Hedge Fund Strategies End The Year On A Very Positive note

Date 09/02/2021

EDHEC-Risk has released the latest performance update of the EDHEC-Risk Alternative Indexes.

Tether Tokens (USDt) Market Cap Surges Above US$30 Billion

Date 09/02/2021

Tether Operations Limited, the blockchain-enabled platform that powers the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has today announced that Tether tokens (USDt) have surpassed US$30 billion.

Comment On ESMA Marketing Consultation From ICI Global

Date 09/02/2021

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) invited comments on guidelines on marketing communications under the Regulation on cross-border distribution of funds, ESMA will consider all comments received by 8 February 2021.