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Statement By Commissioner Sharon Y. Bowen On The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s 2018 Budget Request

Date 23/05/2017

I am voting to advance this budget request for procedural reasons, but do not support it. My preference was to abstain, but I was advised that doing so would block the Commission from releasing its own budget because there are only two Commissioners at present.

EBA Publishes An Opinion On Own Funds In The Context Of The CRD CRR Review Proposal

Date 23/05/2017

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today an Opinion addressed to the EU institutions expressing its views on a number of aspects related to own funds in the context of the European Commission's proposal to amend the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) and Capital Requirements Directive (CRD). In the Opinion, the EBA calls, in particular, for a possible strengthening of the Authority's role in assessing issuances of CET1 instruments. In addition, the Opinion elaborates on restrictions on distributions in the context of capital conservation measures and suggests introducing a general anti-circumvention principle. The views expressed in this Opinion are not meant to be exhaustive and focus on the areas deemed to be the most significant ones.

Trading Hours During The Holy Month Of Ramadan For The Saudi Stock Exchange

Date 23/05/2017

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) announces that trading hours during the holy month of Ramadan will remain unchanged and as follow: 

EBA Publishes Final Technical Standards On Valuation In Resolution

Date 23/05/2017

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on valuation in resolution. These draft RTS are a crucial piece of regulation for the resolution framework as they aim to provide the independent valuer with common criteria for the valuation, which will inform the decisions made by resolution authorities, thus promoting a consistent approach to such valuations across the EU. 

London Stock Exchange Group Plc Transaction In Own Shares

Date 23/05/2017

London Stock Exchange Group plc (the "Company") announces that it has purchased through Barclays Capital Securities 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:

EBA Updates On Monitoring Of CET1 Instruments

Date 23/05/2017

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its fifth updated list of capital instruments that Competent Supervisory Authorities (CAs) across the European Union (EU) have classified as Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1). The list is for the first time accompanied by a Report, which includes additional information on the underlying objectives of the monitoring update as well as on the consequences of including or excluding instruments in or from the list.  The EBA intends to update this report on a regular basis to give account of new developments in CET1 issuances and market practices.

Release Of Axioma’s New Australia Equity Factor Risk Model

Date 23/05/2017

Axioma, a global provider of innovative risk and portfolio management solutions, today launches the latest version of its Australia Equity Factor Risk Model suite (“AXAU4”). New features include an improved style and industry factor structure, enhanced stability of factor exposures and a refined estimation universe, all combining to deliver improved risk forecasts and enabling a better articulation of risk.

CFTC: Federal Court Orders More Than $1 Million In Restitution And Civil Monetary Penalties And Permanently Bans Andrew Kurzbard And His Florida-Based Company, Guardian Asset Group, LLC, For Engaging In Illegal, Off-Exchange Precious Metals Transactions

Date 23/05/2017

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced that Judge Kenneth A. Marra of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida entered a Consent Order against Guardian Asset Group, LLC (Guardian) of West Palm Beach, Florida, and its owner and principal, Andrew Kurzbard, with a last-known address in Hacksneck, Virginia, finding that Guardian and Kurzbard engaged in illegal, off-exchange transactions in precious metals with retail customers on a leveraged, margined, or financed basis.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Conference - Welcome Address By Mr. Oscar N. Onyema, OON, Chief Executive Officer, The Nigerian Stock Exchange, May 23rd, 2017

Date 23/05/2017

Good morning distinguished ladies and gentlemen:

On behalf of the Council and Management of The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the inaugural Real Estate Investment Trust in Sub – Saharan African conference with the theme: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT IN SUB – SAHARAN AFRICA – THE ROLE OF THE CAPITAL MARKET hosted by the Nigerian Stock Exchange. We believe that your active participation is an indication of your interest and strong commitment towards the development and growth of REITs in Nigeria and Sub – Saharan Africa in general.

Statement From US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin On President Trump’s Budget Proposal

Date 23/05/2017