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BGC Partners, Inc.: BGC Partners' First Quarter 2016 Financial Results Announcement To Be Issued Prior To Market Open On Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Date 04/04/2016

BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP) ("BGC Partners," "BGC," or the "Company"), a leading global brokerage company servicing the financial and real estate markets, today announced that it plans to issue an advisory press release regarding the availability of its consolidated quarterly financial results by 8:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 27, 2016.

CFTC Approves Proposed Guidance Relating To The Appropriate Treatment Of Certain Electric Power And Natural Gas Contracts

Date 04/04/2016

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today approved proposed guidance relating to the appropriate treatment of certain electric power and natural gas contracts. The unanimous vote was conducted via seriatim.

Remarks Of Anjan Mukherjee, Counselor To The Secretary And Deputy Assistant Secretary For Financial Institutions, At The Federal Reserve Bank Of Boston’s Cybersecurity Conference 2016

Date 04/04/2016

Thank you for having me here today as part of your conference on cybersecurity.  The various topics that speakers are addressing today—from emerging technologies and blockchain to board-level engagement—are also among ones at the forefront of our thinking at Treasury.  The holistic way in which you are engaging on the subject of cybersecurity is an approach that I want to continue in my remarks. 

Statement Of CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad On Proposed Guidance On Certain Natural Gas And Electric Power Contracts

Date 04/04/2016

Today, the CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), have jointly proposed guidance relating to the appropriate treatment of certain peaking supply and capacity contracts. We are issuing this guidance after considering the useful input we have received from market participants expressing concern about this issue. I support this proposal, as it will properly clarify the treatment of contracts used by many businesses with respect to the supply and delivery of electric power and natural gas.

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority: Countercyclical Buffer Rate For The UK: Proposed Approach

Date 04/04/2016

We set out our proposed approach to the interaction between our capital planning buffer (CPB) and the capital buffers required under the CRD IV during the transition period from 1 January 2016 to 1 January 2019.

Euronext Strengthens Its Leadership Team

Date 04/04/2016

Following the appointment of Maria João Borges Carioca Rodrigues as the new Chief Executive Officer of Euronext Lisbon and member of the Managing Board, Euronext announces the appointment of three new members of its Executive Committee to strengthen its leadership team.

SEC Charges Four In Fraudulent “Free Dinner” Scheme

Date 04/04/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has charged four individuals in a fraud whose victims included seniors who were solicited at “free dinner” investment seminars in Florida.

Bats Global Markets, Inc. Announces The Launch Of Its Initial Public Offering

Date 04/04/2016

Bats Global Markets, Inc. (“Bats”), a leading global operator of exchanges and services for financial markets, today announced the launch of its initial public offering of 11,200,000 shares of its common stock by certain Bats stockholders. The initial public offering price per share is expected to be between $17.00 and $19.00.

Presentation Of Austrian Top Companies At Equity Day In Paris

Date 04/04/2016

The 8th Austrian Equity Day in Paris, co-organized with Kepler Cheuvreux, will be held on Thursday, 7 April 2016, and will offer a total of eight companies the opportunity to present their results and business strategies to French institutional investors: Andritz, Lenzing, Mayr-Melnhof, Palfinger, PORR, Rosenbauer, SBO and voestalpine. 

Forbes Israel Celebrated Its First 30 Under 30 EMEA Summit Israel

Date 04/04/2016