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Japan's Financial Services Agency Will Hold The Opening Ceremony Of World Investor Week 2018

Date 30/08/2018

The importance of investor education and protection has been increasing all over the world as globalization is expanding in the capital market.

Dalian Commodity Exchange Strengthens Business Exchanges To Improve Market Risk Management

Date 30/08/2018

Recently, the "Workshop on Regulatory Business for Chief Risk Officers of Member Units” sponsored by Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) was held at China Capital Market Institute (CCMI) in Shenzhen. Attending the event were more than 140 representatives from China Securities Regulatory Commission, China Futures Market Monitoring Center and the futures companies.

CFTC Charges Forex Trader And Firm With Fraud And Registration Violations

Date 29/08/2018

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today filed a federal court enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Jason Amada of New York, New York, and Amada Capital Management LLC (ACM), a New York entity owned and controlled by Amada.  The CFTC Complaint charges that, from at least February 2014 through at least November 2015, the Defendants fraudulently solicited potential clients to open individually managed trading accounts for off-exchange foreign currency contracts (forex) and hid substantial trading losses incurred as a result of Defendants’ managed forex trading.

U.S. Senate Confirms Stump, Berkovitz As CFTC Commissioners

Date 29/08/2018

Late yesterday, the U.S. Senate confirmed the nominations of Dawn Stump and Dan Berkovitz as Commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Their confirmations complete the slate of five commissioners to fulfill the agency’s mission.

Nadex Schedule For The Labor Day Holiday On Monday, September 3, 2018

Date 29/08/2018

Nadex will observe the following product specific trading hours for the week of September 3, 2018:

Monday, September 3, 2018: The Exchange will be closed for this trade date.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018: The Exchange will observe regular exchange hours.

Statement Of CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo On The Confirmation Of Dawn Stump And Dan Berkovitz As CFTC Commissioners

Date 29/08/2018

CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarloissued the following statement regarding the Confirmation of Dawn Stump and Dan Berkovitz:

“On behalf of the entire agency, I am delighted to welcome Dawn Stump and Dan Berkovitz as Commissioners to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.  The agency’s work to carry out its mission to foster open, transparent, competitive and financially sound markets has never been more important, and I strongly believe that a five member commission will inform the best and most lasting work possible.  Dan and Dawn bring knowledge and experience to the Commission that will be respected and appreciated by all.  I look forward to working with them to keep America’s derivatives markets strong and the envy of the world.”

OCC Enhances Resilience With Regulatory Approval Of Recovery And Wind Down And Associated Recovery Tools By John Davidson, OCC President And Chief Operating Officer

Date 29/08/2018

On August 23, OCC, the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of the company's proposed recovery tools and proposed recovery and orderly wind-down (RWD) plan. These are critical risk management tools designed to enable OCC to enhance its resiliency as a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU) and successfully manage extreme market disruptions in future financial crises

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 29/08/2018

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available.

Remarks On Capital Formation At The Nashville 36|86 Entrepreneurship Festival, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton

Date 29/08/2018

Thank you Charlie for that kind introduction. I am delighted to participate in the 36|86 Entrepreneurship Festival here in Nashville, Tennessee. I would like to speak for about 25 minutes about key capital formation initiatives at the SEC. After my remarks, I will be joined by Bill Hinman, the Director of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, for a fireside chat that will be moderated by [Tennessee] Governor Bill Haslam. Thank you for joining us today, Governor Haslam.

Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz On The Confirmation Of Dan Berkovitz And Dawn Stump As CFTC Commissioners

Date 29/08/2018

CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz issued the following statement regarding the Confirmation of Dan Berkovitz and Dawn Stump:

“I congratulate Dan Berkovitz and Dawn Stump on their U.S. Senate confirmations to be Commissioners at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. I look forward to building on the working relationships I’ve had the privilege of developing with each over our many years in Washington.  Each will arrive at the CFTC with an unparalleled wealth of knowledge of and direct experience in the derivatives markets.  The culmination of a full commission, the first since 2014, is an important step towards completing the critical work mandated after the 2008 financial crisis and addressing the many important issues and emerging challenges ahead.”