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SEC Announces 2017 Compliance Outreach Program Seminars For Investment Companies And Investment Advisers

Date 23/03/2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the opening of registration for its compliance outreach program seminars for investment companies and investment advisers.  The seminars will be offered in four cities and are intended to help Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) and other senior personnel enhance compliance programs at investment companies and investment advisory firms. 

FESE: Response To The European Commission ‘Capital Markets Union Mid-Term Review'

Date 23/03/2017

The Response to the European Commission Consultation Document 'Capital Markets Union Mid-Term Review' is available here.

Successful ETF/ETP Roundtable - The Latest Edition Of The Event Series Of SIX Swiss Exchange For Professional Investors Focused On Real Estate Markets.

Date 23/03/2017

Passive investments in real estate were at the core of the ETF/ETP Roundtable which took place on 22 March 2017. The event held at the ConventionPoint was attended by more than 50 participants from the financial and insurance industry as well as representatives of pension funds and institutional investors. They were welcomed by Danielle Mair, Senior ETFs & ETPs Sales Manager SIX Swiss Exchange, who provided an overview of the latest figures of the Swiss exchange, particularly regarding real estate funds and ETFs.

Tadawul Announces Effective Date For Amending The Settlement Cycle Of Listed Securities (T+2)

Date 23/03/2017

The Saudi Stock Exchange “Tadawul” announces amending the settlement cycle of listed securities to (T+2) starting from Sunday 23rd of April 2017. This step comes after completing all necessary pilot phases to ensure full technical and functional readiness and connectivity with market participants. 

Disclosure Of Total London Stock Exchange Group Plc Shares In Issue Pursuant To Rule 2.9

Date 23/03/2017

In accordance with Rule 2.9 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code"), London Stock Exchange Group plc confirms that it has 350,435,902 ordinary shares of 6 79/86 pence each in issue and admitted to trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange under the International Securities Identification Number GB00B0SWJX34.

Athens Exchange Group: Changes In The Composition Of ATHEX Indices

Date 23/03/2017

Due to the transfer of trading of the shares of the company «F.H.L. H. KYRIAKIDIS MARBLES - GRANITES S.A.»  to the ATHEX «Low Dispersion» category, effective from Friday March 24th 2017, the following changes will take place in the composition of the indices that the shares of the company participate.

“Tadawul” Announces The Approval Of Exchange Rules And Procedures Designated For The T+2 Settlement Cycle

Date 23/03/2017

The Saudi Stock Exchange (“Tadawul”) announces that pursuant to the Capital Market Law issued by Royal Decree (M/30) dated 2/06/1424H., the Board of Capital Market Authority (“CMA”) has issued its Resolution regarding the approval of the Exchange Rules mentioned below:

1. Securities Depository Centre Rules. Click here
2. Glossary of Defined Terms Used in the Exchange Rules. Click here
3. Short Selling Regulations. Click here
4. Securities Borrowing and Lending Regulations. Click here
5. Trading Procedures. Click here

Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Reports Fourth Quarter 2016 Bank Trading Revenue Increased To $6 Billion

Date 23/03/2017

Trading revenue of U.S. commercial banks and savings associations increased to $6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2016, $1.7 billion higher than the fourth quarter a year earlier, according to a report released today by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

The Deal Economy UK Conference Reveals Upbeat Forecast For Mergers And Acquisitions As Britain Begins Brexit Process

Date 23/03/2017

Brexit means Brexit, but it may also be bullish. That was the key takeaway from participants, speakers and guests at our Deal Economy UK conference, hosted by The Deal, a business unit of TheStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ: TST), a deep-dive into the impact of Britain's decision to leave the European Union on mergers, buyouts, business and investment.

eVestment Private Markets Study: Private Markets Investors Want More Data, Expect Private Debt Allocations To Rise, Value Team Above All Says New Survey

Date 23/03/2017

In the latest eVestment survey of private markets limited partners and consultants, 40% of respondents agreed “it is easy to compare one fund manager’s performance numbers with another on a fair and consistent basis.” While an increase on last year’s findings (22%), it highlights there is still room for improvement: the majority (60%) disagreed and stated they still find the comparative analysis of private markets managers difficult, citing a need for more data and standardization from managers to solve this issue.