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Bats Announces Plans To Acquire Javelin Swap Execution Facility - Transaction Pending Regulatory Approval

Date 12/08/2016

Bats Global Markets, Inc. (Bats: BATS) has announced plans to acquire Javelin SEF, LLC (Javelin), a Swap Execution Facility (SEF).

SEC: Investment Adviser Boasted Phony Assets And Track Record, Stole From Client

Date 11/08/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against a San Francisco man and his investment advisory firm accused of pretending to manage millions of dollars in assets and then stealing money from the first client who invested with them based on their misrepresentations.

BM&FBOVESPA Announces Results For The Second Quarter Of 2016

Date 11/08/2016

• Top line growth driven by higher volumes in the derivatives segment and increased revenues not related to volumes traded
• Adjusted expenses grew 3.5% year-over-year, in line with the OPEX budget for the year
• 2Q16 results impacted by extraordinary items, mainly from total divestment from CME Group shares  and expenses related to the proposed business combination with Cetip

SEC Charges Stockbroker And Friend With Insider Trading

Date 11/08/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a stockbroker and his friend with participating in an insider trading scheme to profit in advance of two major announcements out of a pharmaceutical company. 

Broker-Dealer TradeZero Launches First 'Dark Pool' Exchange For Bitcoin

Date 11/08/2016

TradeZero, an online broker dealer registered with the Securities Commission of the Bahamas, has announced today that it has teamed up with Bitcoin serial entrepreneur Jered Kenna to create the world’s first “dark pool” exchange for Bitcoin and eventually other digital currencies.  

FTSE Russell & O’Shares Celebrate First Year Of Innovation

Date 11/08/2016

• Unique multi-factor indexes from FTSE Russell are powerful tools for investors
• O’Shares ETFs based on FTSE Russell indexes popular with investors 
• Firms ring NYSE closing bell to celebrate important milestone 

TASE's New Indices - Starting February 2017 - In Addition, Proposal To Cancel December 2016 Indices Update In Will Be Discussed By TASE's Board

Date 11/08/2016

• ​The composition of the new indices will be published on January 26, 2017. 
  
• Trading in the new indices will start on February 9, 2017.
  
• A proposal to cancel the indices update in December will be discussed by TASE's board 
  
• In order to encourage IPOs, a proposal to ease requirements for new companies will be discussed by TASE's board

OCC Weighs In On Leverage Ratio And Impact On Listed Options Industry - By John Fennell, OCC Executive Vice President Of Financial Risk Management, August 11, 2016

Date 11/08/2016

In its role as an advocate for the U.S. listed options industry, OCC constantly focuses on ensuring confidence in the financial markets and the broader economy by promoting stability and market integrity through effective and efficient clearance, settlement and risk management.

ICE Clear Credit Surpasses $100 Billion In Client Cleared Single Name Credit Default Swaps For 2016

Date 11/08/2016

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, today announced that ICE Clear Credit has surpassed $100 billion year to date in gross notional cleared for client accounts for single name credit default swaps (CDS). ICE Clear Credit is the leading global clearing house for credit derivatives clearing.

UBS MTF Trading Notice N10 2016 - Update To User Guide

Date 11/08/2016

UBS MTF would like to announce an update to the UBS MTF User Guide, a supplement to the Rule Book, effective from 29 August 2016. A copy of the User Guide is attached to this notice.