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Alberta Securities Commission Warns Albertans About The Risks Seniors Face Of Becoming Victims Of Investment Fraud - The ASC Provides Tips To Help Safeguard Elderly Albertans From Fraud

Date 15/06/2015

Today marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is warning Albertans about the risks seniors face of becoming victims of investment fraud. Adult children are encouraged to talk to their parents about investing and help them avoid losing their hard-earned money to a fraudulent investment scheme.

US Attorney General Lynch Delivers Remarks At Magna Carta Commemoration Ceremony, London, United Kingdom ~ Monday, June 15, 2015

Date 15/06/2015

Thank you, Secretary [Philip] Hammond, for that kind introduction.  Your Excellencies, distinguished colleagues, honored guests – it is a pleasure to be here this morning, and a great privilege to join you all at this important commemoration.

Treasury International Capital Data For April

Date 15/06/2015

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for April 2015.  The next release, which will report on data for May 2015, is scheduled for July 16, 2015.

Former Chief Executive Officer Of Oil Services Company Pleads Guilty To Foreign Bribery Charge

Date 15/06/2015

The former co-chief executive officer (CEO) of PetroTiger Ltd. – a British Virgin Islands oil and gas company with operations in Colombia and formerly with an office in New Jersey – pleaded guilty today to conspiring to pay bribes to a foreign government official in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

Mutual Funds - The Next 75 Years, SEC Commissioner Kara M. Stein, Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C., June 15, 2015

Date 15/06/2015

Thank you, Doug, for that kind introduction.   

Before I begin my remarks, I must make the standard disclaimer you hear from SEC Commissioners: the views that I am expressing today are my own, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Commission, my fellow Commissioners, or the staff of the Commission.

I am very pleased to be at the Brookings Institution this morning.  Brookings has a long and proud history of tackling difficult public policy issues and fostering robust public debate.  Recent discussions on the role of capital markets in today’s economy and systemic risk in the asset management industry are important contributions to the national dialogue.  So, thank you to the Brookings Institution for continuing to drive important conversations.  And thank you for having me here today. 

SEC: Investment Advisory Firm’s Former President Charged With Stealing Client Funds

Date 15/06/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against a Washington D.C.-based investment advisory firm’s former president accused of stealing client funds.  The firm and its chief compliance officer separately agreed to settle charges that they were responsible for compliance failures and other violations.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Securities MGNT, PHOR, SIBN

Date 15/06/2015

The following risk parameters for the securities MGNT, PHOR, SIBN will be changed:

EEX New Participant Power Futures: Axpo Iberia S.L.U.

Date 15/06/2015

Axpo Iberia S.L.U. has been admitted to exchange trading for Spanish Financial Power Futures.

Bucharest Stock Exchange Reveals To Investors The Most Active Brokers In A Day By Number Of Trades

Date 15/06/2015

Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) is introducing a new feature through which investors can see the most active brokers in the market by number of trades executed in a day with shares on the main market and on the AeRO market.

EEX New Participant Power Futures: Statkraft Markets GmbH

Date 15/06/2015

Statkraft Markets GmbH has been admitted to exchange trading for Greek Financial Power Futures.