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Investors Keen On Entering Into Iran Market

Date 27/05/2015

Ali Naqavi, Managing Director of Iran’s Financial Center, in an interview with IRNA here outlined plans and efforts for attraction of foreign investments. He said lack of familiarity with Iran’s regulations and capacities are still among major bottlenecks on the way of absorbing foreign investment.

Statement From SIFMA CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. In Response To Remarks By FINRA Chairman And CEO Richard Ketchum On A Best Interest Standard

Date 27/05/2015

SIFMA today issued the following statement from president and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. in response to the remarks made by FINRA chairman and CEO Richard Ketchum on the importance of a best interest standard:

“SIFMA has long supported the concept of a best interest standard and Mr. Ketchum articulated key elements that are important to ensure that customers’ interests do indeed come first--through identification and management of conflicts, targeted fee and product risk disclosure, and effective management of compensation incentives to registered persons."

Irish Stock Exchange Hosts Annual Equity Issuer Forum

Date 27/05/2015

The annual equity issuer update was held in the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) this morning.

ESMA: Vacancy Notice - Senior Officer – Two Profiles: Investment Management And Investor Protection

Date 27/05/2015

Deadline: 28 June 2015. Please refer to our vacancy page for the details on this position (Ref.2015/VAC6/AD7) and how to apply.

The Board Of Oslo Børs Imposes A Violation Charge On Scana Industrier

Date 27/05/2015

At its meeting on 26 May 2015, the Board of Directors of Oslo Børs resolved to impose a violation charge on Scana Industrier ASA of NOK 480,000 for a breach of the duty to disclose inside information to the market.

FTSE Russell Introduces New Pure Style Index Series

Date 27/05/2015

• Expands upon FTSE Russell’s innovative family of U.S. style indexes
• A more concentrated “smart beta” version of Russell Growth & Value Indexes
• Invesco PowerShares to use as basis for new set of ETFs

MIAX Options - June 1, 2015 Fee Changes - Amendment To MEI Port Fees

Date 27/05/2015

Effective June 1, 2015, the MIAX Options Fee Schedule will be amended.  

Nasdaq CEO Robert Greifeld To Present At Bernstein’s 31st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference

Date 27/05/2015

“Champions, Critics and Consequences of a New Fiduciary Standard” Remarks By SIFMA President And CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. As Prepared For The Bipartisan Policy Center

Date 27/05/2015

Good morning. I am Ken Bentsen, president and CEO of SIFMA. I want to thank the Bipartisan Policy Center for hosting this important event today on what is a very complex but extremely consequential matter. This morning we’ve heard a variety of views on Department of Labor’s proposal, and I appreciate the opportunity provide some closing remarks.

Nasdaq Lists The Elkhorn S&P 500 Capital Expenditures ETF - Fund Is The First Ever Capital Expenditures ETF

Date 27/05/2015

Nasdaq announced that Elkhorn Investments will list a new exchange-traded fund (ETF), The Elkhorn S&P 500 Capital Expenditures ETF (Symbol:CAPX), which will begin trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market today, May 27, 2015.