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Remarks Before The 2017 AICPA Conference On Current SEC And PCAOB Developments - Michal P. Dusza, Professional Accounting Fellow, SEC Office Of The Chief Accountant

Date 04/12/2017

Introduction

I would like to speak to you today about the need for companies’ internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”) to adapt to change and share my thoughts about ways to design effective controls. Members of the SEC staff have spoken frequently about the importance of effective ICFR both at this conference and in other forums. Our focus on ICFR is based on our experience, long recognized in our securities laws, that management's ability to produce reliable financial information for investors depends, in part, on the effectiveness of the company’s internal controls. However, we believe that there are benefits to approaching ICFR as more than just a compliance exercise. In addition to supporting reliable financial reporting, effective ICFR also promotes internal accountability and contributes to better information flows within the company which in turn can translate into greater investment efficiency and improved operating performance.

NEX Markets Volumes - November 2017

Date 04/12/2017

Remarks Before The 2017 AICPA Conference On Current SEC And PCAOB Developments - Barry Kanczuker, Associate Chief Accountant, SEC Office Of The Chief Accountant

Date 04/12/2017

Introduction

Good morning everyone. Today, I would like to discuss observations regarding principal versus agent considerations under Topic 606 and the classification of shipping and handling expenses for shipping and handling activities that are not a separate performance obligation under Topic 606.

The Net Of Non-Jordanian investments At The Amman Stock Exchange Increased In November 2017

Date 04/12/2017

The total value of shares that were bought by non-Jordanian investors at the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) in November 2017 was JD21.9 million, representing 19.4% of the overall trading value, while the value of shares sold by them amounted to JD11.0 million. As a result, the net of non-Jordanian investments in November 2017 showed an increase by JD10.9 million, compared with an increase by JD50.5 million during the same month of 2016.

Al Mawared Amman Stock Exchange Weekly Report 4 December 2017

Date 04/12/2017

Click here to download Al Mawared's weekly report on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE). The Report is designed to give an overview of developments in the Jordan Capital Markets as well as ASE performance indicators.

ESMA Opens A Call For Experts For The Consultative Working Group Of ESMA’s Corporate Finance Standing Committee

Date 04/12/2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is looking to newly constitute a Consultative Working Group (CWG) for the ESMA Corporate Finance Standing Committee (CFSC) as the two-year-term of the existing CWG will expire shortly. ESMA is therefore calling for expressions of interest from stakeholders by 5 January 2018 to become a member of the CWG.

Statement In Connection With The 2017 AICPA Conference On Current SEC And PCAOB Development By Wesley R. Bricker, SEC Chief Accountant

Date 04/12/2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) disclaims responsibility for any private publication or statement of any SEC employee or Commissioner. This Statement expresses the author’s views and does not necessarily reflect those of the Commission, the Commissioners, or other members of the staff.

CFTC Releases Rule Enforcement Review Of The Chicago Board Of Trade, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Commodity Exchange, Inc. And New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.

Date 04/12/2017

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Division of Market Oversight (Division) has issued the results of a rule enforcement review that recommends the exchanges reviewed make certain improvements as noted below.

Malawi Stock Exchange's Monthly Market Performance Report - November 2017

Date 04/12/2017

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exchange's monthly market performance report.

European Stability Mechanism Implements Short-Term Debt Relief Measures For Greece

Date 04/12/2017

The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) has successfully implemented the short-term debt relief measures for Greece over the course of 2017. The package is intended to reduce the interest rate risk on Greece’s outstanding loans with the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) and ESM. It is expected to substantially reduce the country’s debt burden over the longer term.