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SEC: Remarks Before The 2015 AICPA National Conference On Current SEC And PCAOB Developments, Christopher D. Semesky, Professional Accounting Fellow, Office Of The Chief Accountant, AICPA National Conference On Current SEC And PCAOB Developments, Washington, DC

Date 09/12/2015

Introduction

Good morning. I would like to address some recent considerations with respect to customer incentives, make a few observations about the new consolidation guidance, and end on a quick point about the impact of foreign exchange restrictions.

Customer Incentives

Within the past year, OCA has received consultations from registrants regarding the application of the customer payments and incentives guidance in Subtopic 605-50. As a reminder, that guidance provides that all payments to customers should be considered, and that the scope does not stop at the vendor’s direct customer, but explicitly includes other parties in the vendor’s distribution chain.

CFTC To Hold An Open Commission Meeting On December 16th To Consider Final And Proposed Rules

Date 09/12/2015

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Tim Massad announced today that the Commission will hold an open meeting on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. to consider the following:

Proposed Rule: DCR System Safeguards

Proposed Rule: DMO System Safeguards Testing Requirements

Final Rule: Margin for Uncleared Swaps

IIROC Completes Comprehensive Study Of High Frequency Trading

Date 09/12/2015

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) today announced completion of its comprehensive, multi-phase study of High Frequency Trading (HFT) and its impact on Canadian equity markets.

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 09/12/2015

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available.

CME Group Wins Multiple FOW International Awards

Date 09/12/2015

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that it has won two categories at the Futures and Options World (FOW) International Awards:

• Exchange of the Year - U.S. and Canada
• Most Innovative New Contract Launch by an Exchange - Cocoa on CME Europe

European Council - Council Of The European Union: First EU-Wide Rules To Improve Cybersecurity: Deal With European Parliament

Date 09/12/2015

On 7 December 2015, the Luxembourg presidency of the Council reached an informal agreement with the European Parliament on common rules to strengthen network and information security  (NIS) across the EU.

Nasdaq Launches International Designation To Offer Non-U.S. Companies Increased Visibility To U.S. Investment Community

Date 09/12/2015

Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced the launch of the Nasdaq International Designation, a new visibility offering available to non-U.S. companies that have Level 1 ADRs or shares that trade on the over-the-counter market. 

European Council - Council Of The European Union: Manipulation Of Market Benchmarks: Council Confirms Agreement With European Parliament On Tougher Rules

Date 09/12/2015

On 9 December 2015, the Permanent Representatives Committee approved, on behalf of the Council, a compromise agreed with the European Parliament on new rules aimed at ensuringgreater accuracy and integrity of benchmarks in financial instruments.

Nasdaq Announces End-Of-Month Open Short Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks As Of Settlement Date November 30, 2015

Date 09/12/2015

At the end of the settlement date of November 30, 2015, short interest in 2,314  Nasdaq Global MarketSM securities totaled 8,127,211,315 shares compared with 8,098,096,213 shares in 2,314 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of November 13, 2015. The end-of-November short interest represents 4.80 days average daily Nasdaq Global Market share volume for the reporting period, compared with 4.40 days for the prior reporting period.

NYSE, NYSE ARCA And NYSE Mkt Short Interest Reports

Date 09/12/2015

NYSE today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of November 30, 2015.