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Keynote Address: CFTC Chairman Timothy G. Massad Before The District Of Columbia Bar (Washington, DC)

Date 23/07/2015

Introduction

Good afternoon. I am delighted to be here today. I thank Diana for that kind introduction. And I want to thank the DC Bar Association for coordinating today’s event.

This week was the fifth anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Act. This legislation brought fundamental – and much needed – reform to the regulation of banking and financial markets, including the derivatives markets. So today I would like to review the progress we have made in implementing the reforms of the derivatives markets. And I will discuss some of the top priorities we have for the months ahead.

Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority Announces The Referral Of A Suspicion Of Violating Article (49) Of The Capital Market Law And Article (2) Of The Market Conduct Regulations To The Bureau Of Investigation And Public Prosecution

Date 23/07/2015

As part of the Capital Market Authority’s efforts to protect citizens and investors from unfair and unsound practices involving cheating, fraud and manipulation and as part of its efforts to ensure transparency and justice on securities business, and based on Article (17) of the Capital Market Law, CMA would like to inform the investors and participants in the Capital Market that a CMA Board resolution was issued to refer a suspicion of a violation to the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution. An investor was suspected of violating Article (49) of the Capital Market Law and Article (2) of the Market Conduct while trading the shares of some listed companies.
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TMX Group Civic Holiday Market Closures

Date 23/07/2015

Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TMX Select, Alpha and Montreal Exchange will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2015 for the Civic Holiday.

Pearson To Sell FT Group To Nikkei Inc.

Date 23/07/2015

Pearson is today announcing that it has agreed the sale of FT Group to Nikkei Inc. for a gross consideration of £844 million, payable in cash.

STOXX Monthly Newsletter - July 2015

Date 23/07/2015

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Monetary Authority Of Singapore Enhances Safeguards For The Sale Of Financial Products At Retailers And Public Places

Date 23/07/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today published a consultation paper outlining measures to safeguard consumers’ interests when buying financial products and services at retailers and public places.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: EY’s Appeal Over Audit Working Papers Discontinued

Date 23/07/2015

EY has discontinued its appeal against court orders compelling production to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of specified accounting records in its possession.

Nikkei To Buy FT Group From Pearson

Date 23/07/2015

Nikkei, Japan’s largest media company, is to buy the FT Group from Pearson. The deal excludes the Economist stake and the FT headquarters on London’s Southwark Bridge.

Testimony Of US Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew Before The Senate Foreign Relations Committee On The Iran Nuclear Agreement

Date 23/07/2015

Chairman Corker, Ranking Member Cardin, thank you for the opportunity to speak today about the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between the P5+1 and Iran, a historic deal that will ensure that Iran’s nuclear program will be exclusively peaceful. A foreign policy decision of such significance deserves careful, detailed, and public analysis and hearings like this one are central to that review. I am confident that a full and fair debate on the merits will make it clear that this deal will strengthen our national security and that of our allies.

R.J. O’Brien Limited Becomes Member Of London Metal Exchange

Date 23/07/2015

Chicago-based R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), the oldest and largest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the United States, today announced that its London-based affiliate R.J. O’Brien Limited (RJO Limited) was just approved as a clearing member of the London Metal Exchange (LME).