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Eurojust - Council Of Europe: Joint Conference On Judicial Cooperation In Cybercrime Matters

Date 06/04/2018

To cope with the ever-increasing number and complexity of cybercrime cases, enhanced international judicial cooperation is required. On 7 and 8 March 2018, participants from more than 60 countries around the world met at Eurojust to gain a better understanding of the assistance available to practitioners in the pursuit of a common criminal policy toward cybercrime and the gathering of electronic evidence. The conference was co-organised by Eurojust and the Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC) within the framework of the Global Action on Cybercrime Extended (GLACY+) Project.

The Outlook For The U.S. Economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell At The Economic Club of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Date 06/04/2018

For more than 90 years, the Economic Club of Chicago has provided a valued forum for current and future leaders to discuss issues of vital interest to this city and our nation. I am honored to have the opportunity to speak to you here today.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Weekly Market Report For April 6th 2018

Date 06/04/2018

It was another four-day trading week, as the Federal Government of Nigeria declared Monday, 2nd of April 2018 as a public holiday for the Easter celeberations.  

Meanwhile, a total turnover of 1.765 billion shares worth N26.562 billion in 20,265 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 2.328 billion shares valued at N28.927 billion that exchanged hands last week in 25,530 deals. 

SEC Orders Three Investment Advisers To Pay $12 Million To Harmed Clients

Date 06/04/2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that three investment advisers have settled charges for breaching fiduciary duties to clients and generating millions of dollars of improper fees in the process.  

TMX Group Limited To Announce Q1 2018 Financial Results On Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Date 06/04/2018

TMX Group Limited will announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018 in the evening of Wednesday, May 9, 2018. An analyst conference call to review the results will be held at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 10, 2018. The TMX Group Annual and Special Meeting of shareholders will be held at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 10, 2018.

SEC Obtains Emergency Freeze Of $27 Million In Stock Sales Of Purported Cryptocurrency Company Longfin

Date 06/04/2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission has obtained a court order freezing more than $27 million in trading proceeds from allegedly illegal distributions and sales of restricted shares of Longfin Corp. stock involving the company, its CEO, and three other affiliated individuals.

Ontario Securities Commission Provides Update On Legal Entity Identifier Requirement

Date 06/04/2018

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) reminds derivatives market participants about the requirement to obtain a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) under OSC Rule 91-507 Trade Repositories and Derivatives Data Reporting.

Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) Recognized SIX x-clear Ltd As A CCP According To The FMIA

Date 06/04/2018

On 28 March 2018, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) recognized SIX x-clear Ltd as central counterparty (CCP) according to the Financial Market Infrastructure Act (FMIA). This step ensures the regulatory compliance of the Swiss financial market infrastructure that SIX provides. The FMIA mandates strict rules in order to grant such a license in this highly regulated market.

Canadian Securities Regulators Report On Climate Change-Related Disclosure Project

Date 06/04/2018

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published CSA Staff Notice 51-354 Report on Climate change-related Disclosure Project. The report summarizes the findings of the CSA’s previously announced project to review the disclosure by reporting issuers of risks and financial impacts associated with climate change, and outlines its plans for future work.

Boerse Stuttgart Extends Trading Hours For Securitised Derivatives

Date 06/04/2018

Boerse Stuttgart is extending its trading hours for securitised derivatives. As from 9 April 2018, it will be possible to trade certain products between 8.00 and 22.00 hours CET, with five issuers expected to facilitate extended trading on selected products. This means that retail investors in these securities will be able to avail themselves of Boerse Stuttgart’s high trading quality before and after the exchange's core trading hours.