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CFTC To Hold An Open Commission Meeting On June 4

Date 25/05/2018

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo announced today that the CFTC will hold an open meeting on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. to consider the following: 

• Final Rule: Indemnification (Amendments to the Swap Data Access Provisions of Part 49 and Certain Other Matters)
• Proposed Rule: Volcker Rule (Revisions to Prohibitions and Restrictions on Proprietary Trading and Certain Interests in, and Relationships With, Hedge Funds and Private Equity Funds)
• Proposed Rule: De Minimis Exception (Amendments to Swap Dealer Registration De Minimis Exception)
• Establishment of Subcommittees for the CFTC Technology Advisory Committee.

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MIAX Options - Rule Change Notice – Approval For FINRA Arbitration Rules 12600, 12800, 13600 And 13800

Date 25/05/2018

FINRA received approval to amend FINRA Rules 12600 and 12800 of the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Customer Disputes and FINRA Rules 13600 and 13800 of the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Industry Disputes to amend the hearing provisions to provide an additional hearing option for parties in arbitration with claims of $50,000 or less, excluding interest and expenses. 

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 25/05/2018

The current reports for the week of May 25, 2018 are now available.

Autorité Des Marchés Financiers: Call For Candidates, Distribution Practices Advisory Committee

Date 25/05/2018

As announced on May 17, 2018, the Autorité des marchés financiers (the “AMF”) is seeking candidates to serve on an advisory committee that will examine the practices of representatives pursuing activities under the Act respecting the distribution of financial products and services (the “Distribution Act”).

Banking: European Council, Council Of The European Union, Agreement On Measures To Reduce Risk

Date 25/05/2018

On 25 May 2018, the Council agreed its stance on a package of measures aimed at reducing risk in the banking industry.

Ministers asked the presidency to start negotiations with the European Parliament as soon as the Parliament is ready to negotiate.

Athens Exchange Group: Changes In The Composition Of ATHEX Indices

Date 25/05/2018

Following the transfer of the shares of the company «AEOLIAN INVESTMENT FUND S.A. » from Main Market to Surveillance Category, the following changes will take place in the composition of the indices that the shares of the company participate.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Weekly Market Report For May 25th 2018

Date 25/05/2018

A total turnover of 1.372 billion shares worth N16.022 billion in 21,099 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 1.457 billion shares valued at N23.666 billion that exchanged hands last week in 19,674 deals.

ESMA: Practical Guide On Notifications Of Major Holdings Under The Transparency Directive

Date 25/05/2018

This Practical Guide is an information document which summarises the main rules and practices applicable across the European Economic Area1 (EEA) in relation to notifications of major holdings under national law in accordance with the Transparency Directive. The Practical Guide is intended as an aide to market participants and may be particularly helpful to shareholders with notification obligations under national law in accordance with the Transparency Directive.

FOMC Announces Tentative Meeting Schedule For 2019

Date 25/05/2018

The Federal Open Market Committee on Friday announced its tentative meeting schedule for 2019:

Borsa İstanbul Releases Its First Integrated Annual Report

Date 25/05/2018

Borsa İstanbul’s 2017 Integrated Annual Report has been presented to its stakeholders online at www.borsaistanbul.com. On November 13, 2017, Borsa İstanbul and International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) signed a collaboration agreement which aims to increase the adoption of integrated reporting in Turkey. On the same day, Borsa İstanbul hosted an opening-bell ceremony for companies that prepare integrated reports and a separate meeting for sharing integrated reporting experience.