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Finansinspektionen: One Step Closer To A Better Financial Market For Consumers

Date 11/05/2017

Over-indebtedness is at the top of the agenda at FI’s Consumer Protection Day, which is being held today, Thursday, 11 May. FI will also present its annual report, Consumer Protection on the Financial Market, which includes a review of the areas that FI is prioritising in terms of consumer protection supervision.

Dalian Commodity Exchange Holds Forum On Risk Control And Compliance Regulation

Date 11/05/2017

To further improve the compliance in the market, strengthen the communication and exchanges between Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) and the member units’ risk supervision business and ensure the effective market regulation and stable operation of the futures market, DCE organized the representatives of the members to hold the “Forum on Risk Control and Compliance Regulation” in Dalian on May 4, and attending the forum were the representatives of 14 member units including Yong’an Futures and COFCO Futures.

The Middle East Investor Relations Association Signs MOU With The Amman Stock Exchange

Date 11/05/2017

The Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Amman Stock Exchange on April, 26 during the Arab Federation of Exchange Conference, which took place in Beirut, Lebanon. Alex MacDonald-Vitale, MEIRA Chairman, and Nader Azar, Amman Stock Exchange CEO, signed the agreement to pave the way for future collaboration.

Workshop On Options Business For CRO Of Futures Companies Held In Dalian

Date 11/05/2017

The China Futures Association and Dalian Commodity Exchange co-held the “Workshop on Options Business for CRO of Futures Companies” in Dalian on May 5. Attending the workshop were the chief risk officers and chiefs of compliance department at more than 140 futures companies. The workshop is designed to futher improve the risk management and business communication of the CRO and heads of compliance department, leaving them in a better position to work effectively and helping them act as the guardians for the safe and smooth operation of the options market and the entire derivatives market.

Nasdaq Stockholders Elect Members To Board Of Directors - New Director, Melissa M. Arnoldi, Elected To The Board And Eight Directors Re-Elected - Nasdaq Board Elects Michael R. Splinter As Chairman Of The Board

Date 11/05/2017

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) stockholders today elected all nominated directors at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. All directors will serve one-year terms. Elected board members include:

• Melissa M. Arnoldi, President of Technology Development, AT&T
• Charlene T. Begley, Former SVP & CIO, General Electric Company
• Steven D. Black, Co-CEO, Bregal Investments
• Adena T. Friedman, President and CEO, Nasdaq
• Glenn H. Hutchins, Co-Founder, Silver Lake
• Essa Kazim, Governor, Dubai International Financial Center and Chairman, Borse Dubai and Dubai Financial Market
• Thomas A. Kloet, Former CEO & Executive Director, TMX Group Limited
• Michael R. Splinter, Former Chairman and CEO, Applied Materials, Inc.
• Lars R. Wedenborn, CEO, FAM AB

Remarks Before The SEC Advisory Committee On Small And Emerging Companies, SEC Commissioner Kara Stein, May 10, 2017

Date 10/05/2017

Good morning and welcome to the first public meeting we are holding with our new Chairman, Jay Clayton. Jay, welcome. This advisory committee is a dedicated and thoughtful group. At each meeting, they bring forth their best ideas about how to support and maintain healthy marketplaces for smaller companies, while maintaining appropriate investor protections. Like me, you will undoubtedly benefit from the Committee’s discussions of issues that are critical to both small and emerging companies and to investors.

Alberta Securities Commission Releases Results Of Exempt Market Dealer Sweep

Date 10/05/2017

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) today issued the results of a recently completed focused compliance review of exempt market dealers (EMDs) in Alberta whose principal regulator is the ASC (the Sweep). The purpose of the Sweep was to determine if registrants are compliant with Alberta securities laws.

Nominations For Directors – NZX Limited

Date 10/05/2017

As previously announced, NZX will hold its Annual Meeting of shareholders on 30 June 2017 in Wellington. Further details will be advised in the Notice of Annual Meeting in due course.

Closing Remarks At North American Securities Administrators Association Section 19(d) Conference, SEC Commissioner Kara M. Stein, Washington D.C., May 9, 2017

Date 10/05/2017

It is always a pleasure to participate in the annual Section 19(d) conference.  Since last year’s conference, NASAA and the SEC have deepened our mutual cooperation on matters affecting our markets and investors.  The Memorandum of Understanding and Information Sharing Agreement between the SEC and NASAA, which was signed in February is one example of the coordination we have accomplished since last year.  This forum provides yet another opportunity for us to share ideas and to think broadly about how best to support our mutual goals of protecting investors and the integrity of our markets.

New ISDA Animated Video: How Do Derivatives Benefit The Global Economy?

Date 10/05/2017

Derivatives play a critical role in helping to reduce the uncertainty that comes from changing interest rates and exchange rates, as well as credit, commodity and equity prices.