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Improving Investor Engagement, Rick A. Fleming, Investor Advocate, U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission[1], The SEC Speaks In 2017, Washington, D.C.

Date 24/02/2017

Good afternoon. Thank you, Dave (Grim), for your kind introduction. It is a pleasure to be speaking at my third SEC Speaks conference, which happens to fall on the three-year anniversary of my appointment as the Investor Advocate.

Supreme Court Of Canada Agrees No Jury Trials For Securities Offences

Date 24/02/2017

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed two appeals from Alberta defendants seeking a right to trial by jury for Securities Act offences. This decision upholds the December 2015 ruling by the Alberta Court of Appeal in the same matters.

Remarks At The “SEC Speaks” Conference 2017: Remembering The Forgotten Investor, Acting Chairman Michael S. Piwowar

Date 24/02/2017

Thank you very much, Stephanie [Avakian] and Dave [Grim], for your kind introduction.

Before I begin, I would like to continue a tradition of the SEC Speaks conference and ask that all current staff members of the Securities and Exchange Commission stand so that we may show them our appreciation. SEC employees devote countless hours of hard work and careful thinking in preparing for this event. Next, I would like all those who have ever served at the Commission to rise. I am certain that I speak for my fellow Commissioner, Commissioner Stein, when I express our gratitude for your many years of loyal service to the agency and to our country. Thank you very much.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 24/02/2017

The current reports for the week of February 21, 2017 are now available.

BM&FBOVESPA Trading hours: Check The Trading, Trade Registration And Post-Trade Hours For March 01, 2017 (Ash Wednesday)

Date 24/02/2017

The Exchange announces the trading, trade registration and post trade hours for Ash Wednesday.

Readout From A Treasury Spokesperson Of Secretary Mnuchin’s Call With French Finance Minister Michel Sapin

Date 24/02/2017

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin spoke by phone today with French Finance Minister Michel Sapin.

MIAX Options - March 1, 2017 Fee Changes

Date 24/02/2017

Effective March 1, 2017, pending SEC approval, the MIAX Options Fee Schedule will be amended.

Readout From A Treasury Spokesperson Of Secretary Mnuchin’s Call With Italian Finance Minister Pier Carlo Padoan

Date 24/02/2017

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin spoke by phone today with Italian Finance Minister Pier Carlo Padoan.

Readout From A Treasury Spokesperson Of Secretary Mnuchin’s Meetings With Chair Of The Puerto Rico Financial Oversight And Management Board And The Governor Of Puerto Rico

Date 24/02/2017

Earlier today, Secretary Mnuchin participated in a phone call with the Chair of the Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and Management Board, José Carrión III, and a separate meeting with the Governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló Nevares.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Weekly Report For 24 February 2017

Date 24/02/2017

A total turnover of 765.656 million shares worth N9.717 billion in 12,468 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 1.073 billion shares valued at N8.608 billion that exchanged hands last week in 14,486 deals.