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eVestment's May 2014 Hedge Fund Performance Report: Hedge Funds On Pace To Lag 2013 Performance, Activist Strategies Rebound, Emerging Markets Mixed

Date 06/06/2014

eVestment's May 2014 Hedge Fund Performance Report is out, with a variety of statistics and insight on hedge fund performance in the past month.  Some key points from the report, according to report author and eVestment Vice President of Research Peter Laurelli include:

Tokyo Stock Exchange: Announcement Of The Launch Date Of Arrowhead Renewal

Date 06/06/2014

For the purpose of enhancing system capacity, implementing new functions and revising trading rules, TSE plans to renew arrowhead, the cash market trading system. Since the preparation is proceeding smoothly, the date of the launch of arrowhead renewal has been determined as follows. 

Russia Consumer Sentiment Hits A New Low - MNI Russia Consumer Indicator Falls To 87.2 In May From 88.5 in April

Date 06/06/2014

The MNI Russia Consumer Indicator fell to a new low in May amid growing concerns from consumers about their household finances, spending on big ticket items and long-term business conditions.

Financial Markets Authority: Statement Of Clarification On Abano Healthcare Group Ltd (NZX:ABA)

Date 06/06/2014

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) today clarified statements that have apparently been made in communications with shareholders in Abano Healthcare Group Ltd (NZX:ABA).

SIFMA Statement On SEC Chair White’s Market Structure Comments

Date 06/06/2014

SIFMA today issued the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO, in response to SEC Chair Mary Jo White’s speech, “Enhancing Our Equity Market Structure,” given today at the Sandler O’Neill & Partners Global Exchange and Brokerage Conference:  

“SIFMA has long called for a comprehensive review of equity market structure, and we welcome Chair White’s thoughtful remarks and look forward to reviewing the details of the SEC’s proposals.   Investor confidence in the fairness of the equity markets is essential to an efficient financial system that drives economic growth in our country.  This is an extremely complex and important issue, and we agree with Chair White that any reform of the markets should be the result of a thoughtful, data-driven approach that relies on empirical data.”

Timothy Massad Sworn In As Chairman Of The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Date 06/06/2014

Timothy Massad was officially sworn in today, after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 3, to serve as the Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the federal agency that oversees the commodity futures, options and swaps industry. Mr. Massad will assume his responsibilities immediately.

Federal Open Market Committee Announces Its Tentative Meeting Schedule For 2015

Date 05/06/2014

The Federal Open Market Committee on Thursday announced its tentative meeting schedule for 2015:

Euro STOXX Small Index Licensed To State Street Global Advisors - Exchange-Traded Fund Available On NYSE Today

Date 05/06/2014

STOXX Limited, a leading provider of innovative, tradable and global index concepts, today announced that the EURO STOXX Small Index has been licensed to State Street Global Advisors for an exchange-traded fund (ETF), which will be listed on New York Stock Exchange today. It is the first time that the EURO STOXX Small Index will underlie an ETF listed in the United States.

FINRA's Statement On SEC Chair White's Enhancing Our Market Structure Speech

Date 05/06/2014

FINRA applauds Chair White's speech today on the important issue of enhancing America's equity market structure. FINRA strongly supports Chair White's recommendations with respect to trading in off-exchange venues as we believe they would further promote market stability and fairness.  It is important to the safety and of soundness of the markets that dealers that trade in off-exchange venues not be exempted from FINRA oversight.  FINRA supports expanding its ATS trading volume disclosure system to include all off-exchange venues, thereby shedding more light on what are now opaque areas of trading to investors.  FINRA looks forward to working with the SEC on these important initiatives to ensure market integrity and protect the interests of the  investing public. Chair White's decisive leadership in examining market structure issues will stand American investors in good stead.

Remarks At SEC Historical Society 2014 Annual Meeting: On The 80th Anniversary Of The SEC, Commissioner Daniel M. Gallagher, Washington, D.C., June 5, 2014

Date 05/06/2014

Thank you, Carla [Rosati].  The SEC Historical Society plays an important role in helping maintain a collective memory of the SEC’s triumphs and failures so that current and future generations of Commissioners and Staff can learn from their predecessors, and I’m pleased to have the opportunity to share a few brief thoughts with you today at the Historical Society’s annual meeting.