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Court Strikes Down DOL Fiduciary Rule, Finds In Favor Of Plaintiffs

Date 16/03/2018

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Financial Services Institute, Financial Services Roundtable, Insured Retirement Institute, and Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association released the following statement today on a decision in favor of the plaintiffs by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit regarding a legal challenge to the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule:

“The court has ruled on the side of America’s retirement savers, preserving access to affordable financial advice. Our organizations have long supported the development of a best interest standard of care and the Securities and Exchange Commission should now take the lead on a clear, consistent, and workable standard that does not limit choice for investors.”

NEX Group Statement Re. Press Speculation - Has Received A Preliminary Approach By CME Group Regarding A Potential Acquisition Of NEX

Date 15/03/2018

The Board of NEX Group plc ("NEX") notes the press speculation and announces that it has received a preliminary approach by CME Group Inc. ("CME") regarding a potential acquisition of NEX.

Ontario Securities Commission To Leave Regulatory Fees Unchanged

Date 15/03/2018

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced today that fee rates under OSC Rule 13-502 Fees and OSC Rule 13-503 (Commodity Futures Act) Fees will remain unchanged for a period of two years, starting April 1, 2018.

Corporate Governance: On the Front Lines of America's Cyber War - SEC Commissioner Robert J. Jackson, Jr. [1]

Date 15/03/2018

Thank you so much, David, for that kind introduction. It's great to be here at the Tulane Corporate Law Institute for what, I know, is one of the most highly-anticipated corporate-law conferences of the year. It also doesn't hurt that it happens to be in New Orleans.

The MiG Report - TSX, TSX Venture Exchange

Date 15/03/2018

APICORP Debuts CNH 630 Million Dim Sum Bond On Irish Stock Exchange

Date 15/03/2018

The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) has listed its inaugural CNH 630 million dim sum bond on the Main Securities Market (MSM) of the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE). APICORP is the first ever supranational issuer from Africa and Middle East (MEA) region to list a dim sum bond. The dim sum bond will pay a profit rate of 4.7% per annum and has a maturity date in March 2021.

NZX Annual Meeting 2018

Date 15/03/2018

On behalf of the board of directors I am pleased to invite you to the Annual Meeting of NZX, commencing at 10.00am on 13 April 2018.

The Updated Coefficients For Moscow Exchange Indices To Come Into Force

Date 15/03/2018

The following coefficients for Moscow Exchange indices come into force from March 16, 2018:

Financial Stability Board Launches Survey On Infrastructure Financing As Part Of Its Efforts To Evaluate The Impact Of G20 Regulatory Reforms

Date 15/03/2018

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) launches a voluntary survey on the trends, drivers, and potential effects of regulatory reforms on infrastructure financing, and invites relevant institutions to participate.

CFTC Commissioner Rostin Behnam Seeks Nominations For Market Risk Advisory Committee Membership And Public Comment On Committee Priorities

Date 15/03/2018

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Rostin Behnam, sponsor of the CFTC’s Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC), is seeking nominations for membership and public input on MRAC’s priorities through a formal request for submissions in the Federal Register. The deadline for submissions is March 29, 2018.