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Statement On Final Rule On The Optional Internet Availability Of Investment Company Shareholder Reports, Request For Comment On The Investor Experience, And Request For Comment On Intermediary Fees - SEC Commissioner Kara M. Stein, June 5, 2018

Date 05/06/2018

Yesterday, the Commission adopted a new rule and issued two requests for comment designed to address different aspects of how mutual fund investors receive information. This includes the method of delivery, the information that is delivered, what the information looks like, and the costs associated with the delivery.

Toronto Stock Exchange And TSX Venture Exchange Head To California

Date 05/06/2018

TMX Group today announced the arrival of the 2018 U.S. Public Venture Capital (VC) Roadshow in California. These events, showcasing Canada's premier equity exchanges Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), explore the unique value proposition TMX Group's ecosystem represents for early-stage U.S. based companies and how public VC has evolved into a viable means of raising capital. The California leg of the tour opens today in San Francisco, moves to Irvine on June 6 and wraps up in Santa Monica on June 7.

Statement On Investment Company Design, Delivery And Disclosures Rulemaking Package, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, June 5, 2018

Date 05/06/2018

Yesterday, the Commission approved three items from the Division of Investment Management that collectively are a step toward modernizing both the design, delivery and content of disclosures from mutual funds and other investment companies to investors. Specifically, the Commission approved:

• First, the adoption of new rule 30e‑3 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which will provide funds with an optional “notice and access” delivery method for making their shareholder reports accessible to investors on a publicly available website;

• Second, the issuance of a release that requests public comment from fund investors on how to enhance the design, delivery and content of fund disclosure, including shareholder reports and prospectuses; and

• Third, the issuance of a release that requests public comment about the current framework for processing fees charged by intermediaries for delivering fund shareholder reports and other materials to investors.

Intercontinental Exchange Reports May Statistics

Date 05/06/2018

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, today reported May 2018 trading volume and related revenue statistics, which can be viewed on the company’s investor relations website at http://ir.theice.com/ir-resources/supplemental-information in the Monthly Statistics Tracking spreadsheet.

The WFE Responds To ECB’s Consultation On Cyber Resilience Oversight Expectations (CRIE) For Financial Market Infrastructures

Date 05/06/2018

The World Federation of Exchanges ("WFE"), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, has today responded to the ECB’s consultation on Cyber Resilience Oversight Expectations (CROE) for Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs).

Euronext: Acquisition Of Westfield Corporation By Unibail-Rodamco

Date 05/06/2018

Following the successful acquisition of Westfield Corporation by Unibail-Rodamco, the new Group has been listed today on Euronext Amsterdam and Euronext Paris. The new Group opened the trading day in both Euronext marketplaces, which denotes the first trading day. The company aims to release its new branding on 7 June 2018.

BlueCrest And Virtu Join Eris As Equity Partners - Eris Continues To Build Market Participation Ahead Of Q4 Migration To CME Group

Date 05/06/2018

Eris Exchange (Eris), a US-based futures exchange group offering swap futures as the leading exchange-based alternative to over-the-counter swaps, announced today that BlueCrest Capital Management and Virtu Financial have joined Eris as equity partners. As part of the partnerships, both BlueCrest and Virtu have commenced trading Eris Swap Futures. BlueCrest is trading Eris to manage and express interest rate risk, and Virtu has started streaming two-sided electronic markets. Additionally, Doug Cifu, Virtu CEO has joined the Eris Board of Directors.

TNS Targets Growth With Strategic New Chief Product Officer Hire

Date 05/06/2018

Transaction Network Services (TNS) has hired telecommunication industry veteran Bill Versen to the newly created position of Chief Product Officer. 

MTS BondsPro Partners With BondCliQ To Improve Data Access In US Corporate Bond Market

Date 05/06/2018

• MTS BondsPro will stream live pricing information on over 20,000 bonds to BondCliQ system
• Provides traders with comprehensive real-time view of the US corporate bond market
• MTS BondsPro connects markets across the US, Europe and Asia with a 22-hour trading day

SEC Modernizes The Delivery Of Fund Reports And Seeks Public Feedback On Improving Fund Disclosure

Date 05/06/2018

Yesterday, the Commission voted to improve the experience of investors who invest in mutual funds, ETFs and other investment funds.  In three related releases, the Commission provided a new, optional “notice and access” method for delivering fund shareholder reports, invited investors and others to share their views on improving fund disclosure and sought feedback on the fees that intermediaries charge for delivering fund reports.  These actions are part of a long-term project, led by the Division of Investment Management, to explore modernization of the design, delivery and content of fund disclosures for the benefit of investors.