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CBOE Futures Exchange Reports February 2015 Trading Volume

Date 02/03/2015

CBOE Futures Exchange, LLC (CFE®) today reported that February 2015 monthly average daily volume (ADV) and monthly total volume, both for exchange-wide at CFE and futures on the CBOE Volatility Index® (VIX® Index), declined from year-ago levels.

Federal Reserve Releases Results Of Supervisory Bank Stress Tests

Date 02/03/2015

The largest U.S.-based bank holding companies continue to build their capital levels and to strengthen their ability to lend to households and businesses during a period marked by severe recession and financial market volatility, according to the results of supervisory stress tests announced by the Federal Reserve on Thursday.

New York State Department of Financial Services: Revised BitLicense Regulatory Framework

Date 02/03/2015

In accordance with the New York State Administrative Procedures Act (SAPA), the revised proposed DFS rules for virtual currency businesses have been published in the New York State Register's February 25, 2015 edition, which begins a 30-day public comment period.  To view a copy of these revised proposed rules please visit here. These revised proposed rules for DFS virtual currency businesses reflect comments received by the Department pursuant to the SAPA process in response to the proposed rules published in the July 23, 2014 edition of the New York State Register.  The public comments received during that initial 90-day comment period are available on our website.

OCC Announces Cleared Contract Volume Declined 13% In February

Date 02/03/2015

OCC announced today that total cleared contract volume in February was 306,531,839 contracts, a 13 percent decrease from the February 2014 volume of 350,507,077 contracts. OCC's year-to-date average daily cleared contract volume is down 9 percent from 2014 with 17,049,163 contracts.

Ontario Securities Commission Announces Results Of Enforcement Activity In 2014

Date 02/03/2015

Recognizing the importance of a strong and visible enforcement presence to public confidence in the capital markets, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) continued to make targeted investments in its enforcement program in 2014. Staff commenced an increased number of quasi-criminal and criminal proceedings, enhanced the OSC’s forensics capabilities and strengthened its alliances with police services. By expanding its partnerships and bolstering its enforcement toolkit, the OSC made advancements in detecting, investigating and prosecuting misconduct.

ISE Holdings Reports Business Activity For February 2015

Date 02/03/2015

• ISE and ISE Gemini combined represent 12.5% of equity options market share, excluding dividend trades.
• ISE and ISE Gemini reported a combined ADV of 1.8 million contracts. 
• Dividend trades made up 1.1% of industry volume in February 2015.

OneChicago Announces Trading Volume For February 2015 - Average February Block Trade Size Was 385 (38,500 Share Equivalent)

Date 02/03/2015

OneChicago, LLC (OCX), an equity finance exchange, today announced its February 2015 volume of 837,327, an increase of 14% year-over-year. OneChicago is a CFTC and SEC regulated exchange offering Single Stock Futures (SSF), a Delta One product, on approximately 1,500 equities, including ADRs and ETFs.

STOXX Announces Component Changes To Stoxx Eastern Europe 50 Index

Date 02/03/2015

STOXX Limited, a leading provider of innovative, tradable and global index concepts, today announced component changes in the STOXX Eastern Europe 50 Index due to the regular semi-annual review. All changes become effective with the open of markets on Mar. 23, 2015.

PMIC Latam, S.A.P.I. de C.V. Completes Placement Of Capital Certificates (CKDes) On The Mexican Stock Exchange ("BMV")

Date 02/03/2015

Today, PMIC Latam, S.A.P.I. de C.V. with ticker code “FFLA1CK” completed a Public Offer of capital certificates through Banco Invex, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Invex Grupo Financiero, in the capacity of fiduciary for a maximum amount of $3,281’650,000.00 pesos.

MGEX Records 2nd-Best Monthly Volume Of All-Time

Date 02/03/2015

MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), has recorded the 2nd-best month in its storied history,reporting a total volume of 221,410 from February. MGEX also saw its electronic volume from February finish the month at 197,456, making it the highest electronic volume month ever for the Exchange.