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Closing Remarks At The SEC's 24th Annual International Institute For Market Development, Commissioner Daniel M. Gallagher Washington, D.C., April 16, 2014

Date 17/04/2014

Thank you, Paul [Leder].       

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I am delighted to join you today to close out this year’s International Institute for Market Development program.  For almost a quarter of a century, the program has brought together capital markets regulators from around the world to engage in dialogue and the exchange of ideas.  Thank you all for your participation, and thanks as well to the Office of International Affairs and to all of the dedicated people from both within and outside the SEC who served as faculty for this year’s program.

Montréal Exchange Interest Rate Derivative Trading To c=Cease At 1:30 P.M. Today

Date 17/04/2014

Interest rate derivative trading will cease at 1:30 p.m. today, April 17, 2014. Furthermore, the Exchange's offices and markets will be closed on April 18, 2014 (Good Friday).

STOXX Announces Results Of Annual Emerging And Developed Markets Classification Review

Date 16/04/2014

STOXX Limited, the market-moving provider of innovative, tradable and global index concepts, today announced the results of the regular annual review of the STOXX Emerging and Developed Markets Country Classification. All changes will become effective with the open of markets on Sept. 22, 2014.

BM&FBOVESPA Announces The 2nd Preview For Ibovespa And Other Indices Valid For May-August 2014

Date 16/04/2014

BM&FBOVESPA announces the second preview for the BOVESPA Index theoretical portfolio, which will be valid for the period of May 05-August 29, 2014, based on the closing of the April 15, 2014 session. The preview registers the entrance of MMXM3 (MMX MINER ON) onto the Ibovespa portfolio, which is now made up of 73 stocks from 68 companies.

Bermuda Stock Exchange Will Be Closed For Easter Holiday

Date 16/04/2014

The Bermuda Stock Exchange (“BSX”) advises that the Exchange will be closed on Friday, 18 April, 2014, in observance of the Good Friday Public Holiday. The BSX will re-open on Monday, 21 April, 2014.

Regulation On Securities Settlement And On Central Securities Depositories In The EU (‘CSD Regulation’) – Frequently Asked Questions

Date 16/04/2014

See also STATEMENT/14/130

1. What does the CSD Regulation address?

The CSD Regulation aims to harmonise both the timing and conduct of securities settlement in Europe and the rules governing Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) which operate the infrastructures enabling settlement.

Irish Residential Properties REIT Lists On The Irish Stock Exchange Raising €200m

Date 16/04/2014

Irish Residential Properties REIT plc (“the REIT”), the first residentially focused REIT to list in Ireland, commenced trading on the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) today.

EBA Updates Its Work Programme For 2014

Date 16/04/2014

The European Banking Authority (EBA) informs on an addendum to its work plan for 2014 following a series of calls for advice from the European Commission. The additional work will mostly consist of technical advice on a number of topics related to provisions in the CRR/CRD. It will inform the European Commission in the preparation of reports to the European Parliament and the Council and, where appropriate, legislative acts.

SIFMA Supports Move To Shorten Settlement Cycle

Date 16/04/2014

SIFMA today announced it supports a move to shorten the settlement cycle for U.S equities, corporate bonds and municipal bonds to trade date plus two days (T+2) from the current T+3. SIFMA recognizes that shortening the settlement cycle on a timeframe that is workable for all market participants can meaningfully benefit investors by reducing systemic risk.

EBA Technical Standards On Supervisory Reporting Endorsed With Amended Calendar

Date 16/04/2014

The European Banking Authority (EBA) welcomed the adoption by the European Commission (EC) of its Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on supervisory reporting. In accordance with an Opinion issued by the EBA, the remittance dates of the first set of supervisory reports will be postponed from April/May 2014 to end June 2014, but there is no change to reference dates. This decision will ensure legal coherence and clarity given the later than scheduled entry into force of the ITS.