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Thomson Reuters Analyst Awards 2017: Winners Of Japan Awards Announced - Nomura Recognized As The Top Brokerage Firm; Jun Harada Of UBS Investment Research, And Motoya Kohtani Of Nomura Take Top Individual Awards

Date 08/08/2017

Thomson Reuters today announced the winners of the 2017 Thomson Reuters Analyst Awards for Japan. This is the thirteenth year that the awards have been presented to the top ranking stock analysts and brokerage firms across Japan.

NZX Establishes Clearing Committee

Date 07/08/2017

NZX today announces the establishment of the NZX Clearing Committee.

CFTC Vacates DCO Registration Of CME Clearing Europe

Date 07/08/2017

At the request of CME Clearing Europe Ltd. (CMECE), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an order today that vacates the registration of CMECE as a derivatives clearing organization (DCO) effective August 8, 2017.

Statement Of SEC Chairman Jay Clayton And Commissioners Kara M. Stein And Michael S. Piwowar On Passing Of former SEC Chairman Harold M. Williams

Date 07/08/2017

Harold Williams, SEC Chairman from 1977 to 1981, was a remarkable person and leader whose legacy continues to provide a model for effective regulatory oversight.  Under Harold’s thoughtful and principled leadership, the SEC focused a spotlight on corporate accountability, made it easier for companies to participate in our markets, and laid the foundation of modern mutual fund regulation that encouraged innovation, increased investor choices, and helped millions of American families achieve financial security.  We and the SEC staff are thankful for Harold and his many contributions to our country and this agency, and we offer our sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones.

CFTC Finds That The Bank Of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. Engaged In Spoofing Of Treasury Futures And Eurodollar Futures - CFTC Recognizes The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.’s Cooperation, Self-Reporting, And Pro-Active Implementation Of Remedial Measures And Process Improvements

Date 07/08/2017

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today issued an Order filing and settling charges against The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (BTMU) for engaging in multiple acts of spoofing in a variety of futures contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade, including futures contracts based on United States treasury notes and Eurodollars. The Order finds that BTMU engaged in this activity through one of its employees (Trader A), who accessed these markets through a trading platform from one of BTMU’s Tokyo offices. The Order requires BTMU to pay a $600,000 civil monetary penalty and to cease and desist from violating the Commodity Exchange Act’s prohibition against spoofing. The CFTC became aware of the conduct through BTMU’s voluntary self-reporting of the wrongdoing.

Abu Dhabi Global Market & RFI Foundation Collaborate To Foster Ethical, Responsible & Islamic FinTech

Date 07/08/2017

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, and the Responsible Finance & Investment Foundation (RFI) are pleased to enter into a partnership to bolster the growth and sustainability of the FinTech ecosystem through financial inclusion and ethical and responsible finance practices.  The collaboration was signed between Mr Blake Goud, Chief Executive Officer, RFI Foundation and Mr Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM.

London Stock Exchange Group Plc Transaction In Own Shares

Date 07/08/2017

London Stock Exchange Group plc (the "Company") announces that it has purchased through RBC Europe Limited, in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 26 April 2017, the following number of its ordinary shares of 6 79/86 pence each ("Shares") on the London Stock Exchange as part of the buyback programme announced on 29 March 2017:

Abu Dhabi Global Market And Swiss Finance + Technology Association Join Forces To Advance FinTech Activities And Global Ecosystem

Date 07/08/2017

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, and the Swiss Finance + Technology Association (SFTA) have formed a new alliance to strengthen each other’s FinTech ecosystem and foster mutually-beneficial opportunities that support the growth and deployment of innovations in both markets. The Agreement was sealed by Mr John Hucker, President of SFTA and Mr Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM.

Montréal Exchange Markets Closed Today, August 7, 2017

Date 07/08/2017

The Exchange's markets are closed today, August 7, 2017.

SIX Swiss Exchange: Record Month For SwissAtMid

Date 07/08/2017