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Financial Stability Oversight Council Releases Fifth Annual Report - Council Votes To Further Enhance Transparency And Governance

Date 19/05/2015

The Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) today unanimously approved its 2015 annual report, which was developed collaboratively by the members of the Council and their agencies and staffs.  Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Council reports annually to Congress on a range of issues, including significant financial market and regulatory developments, potential emerging threats to the financial stability of the United States, and the activities of the Council.  The report also makes recommendations to promote market discipline; maintain investor confidence; and enhance the integrity, efficiency, competitiveness, and stability of U.S. financial markets. 

Opening Of Renovated NZX Wellington Headquarters

Date 19/05/2015

NZX re-confirmed its commitment to Wellington at the opening of its renovated Cable Street offices last night attended by Hon Bill English.

Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting May 19, 2015

Date 19/05/2015

Secretary Lew today convened a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council in executive and open sessions at the Treasury Department.

CFTC Staff Issues An Updated Enabling No-Action Letter For Qualifying Australian Licensed Markets And Issues A Conditional No-Action Letter To Yieldbroker Pty Limited To Provide Additional Time For Compliance With Its Requirements

Date 19/05/2015

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC or Commission) Divisions of Market Oversight (DMO) and Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO) today announced that Yieldbroker Pty Limited (Yieldbroker) has confirmed with Commission staff that it intends to apply for relief and achieve compliance by October 15, 2015, under an updated enabling no-action letter (Letter 15-29) for qualifying swaps trading platforms that are licensed in Australia and overseen by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) (Qualifying Australian Licensed Markets or QALMs).

SIFMA Outlines Five-Part Effort To Address Cyber Threats In Testimony To Congress

Date 19/05/2015

SIFMA president and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., today testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit hearing entitled, “Protecting Critical Infrastructure: How the Financial Sector Addresses Cyber Threats.” Bentsen’s full written testimony can be found at the following link: http://www.sifma.org/issues/item.aspx?id=8589954744.

FESE: Response To The Review Of The Prospectus Directive

Date 19/05/2015

FESE members are pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to this public consultation on the review of the Prospectus Directive.

US Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew Sends Letter To Senate Finance Leadership

Date 19/05/2015

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Jacob J. Lew today sent a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch and Ranking Member Ron Wyden supporting Congress’ commitment to address unfair currency practices around the world and stating that he would recommend the President veto legislation with a currency amendment that would jeopardize our ability to protect the U.S. economy.   

FESE: Response To The European Commission’s Consultation Paper On The Green Paper On Capital Markets Union

Date 19/05/2015

FESE members are pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to this public consultation on Capital Markets Union Green Paper.

Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA: Ex. Dividend Of NOK 8.20 Today

Date 19/05/2015

Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA's annual general meeting 18 May 2015 resolved to pay a dividend of NOK 8.20 to shareholders as of 18 May 2015. The share will be traded ex dividend from today, 19 May 2015. 

SIX Swiss Exchange April 2015 Turnover A Third Above Previous Year

Date 19/05/2015