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Nasdaq Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks As Of Settlement Date June 15, 2016

Date 25/06/2016

At the end of the settlement date of June 15, 2016, short interest in 2,313 Nasdaq Global MarketSM securities totaled 7,830,349,659  shares compared with 7,885,936,338 shares in 2,307 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of May 31, 2016. The Mid-June short interest represents 4.99 days average daily Nasdaq Global Market share volume for the reporting period, compared with 4.73 days for the prior reporting period.

Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting June 24, 2016 - Brexit

Date 24/06/2016

The Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) convened via telephone today to discuss the United Kingdom referendum on membership in the European Union.  Council members provided updates regarding financial market developments.  The Council noted that the U.S. financial system continues to function in an orderly manner, and that the Council will continue to monitor ongoing developments.

Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem Says Brexit Will Impact The City

Date 24/06/2016

Dutch finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem, Speaking on Dutch RTL television, said that British financial institutions’ access to the European Union’s internal market will be impacted after the UK leaves the European Union. Dijsselbloem is also the chair of the council of Eurozone finance ministers. Dijsselbloem added that some financial institutions would also leave the City.

Invitation Letter By President Donald Tusk To The Members Of The European Council

Date 24/06/2016

I have no doubt that due to the negative outcome of the UK referendum we will mostly need to devote our European Council to a discussion on its political consequences. It is my intention to ensure that we have sufficient space to debate both with Prime Minister Cameron, and then separately with the 27 Heads of State or Government.

Moody's: UK Vote To Leave The EU Is Credit Negative For UK Sovereign And Other Rated UK Entities

Date 24/06/2016

The UK's decision to leave the European Union will lead to a prolonged period of uncertainty that will weigh on the country's economic and financial performance and will be credit negative for the UK sovereign and other rated entities, Moody's Investors Service said in a report published today.

SIFMA Statement On ‘A Better Way For Tax Reform’

Date 24/06/2016

SIFMA today issued the following statement from Payson Peabody, SIFMA managing director and tax counsel on House Speaker Paul Ryan’s announcement of ‘A Better Way for Tax Reform’:      

"We commend Speaker Ryan and Chairman Brady for their leadership in drafting a blueprint for comprehensive tax reform.  By reforming our outdated tax code, we can grow the economy, create jobs, and promote savings and investment.  SIFMA looks forward to providing comments to the Ways & Means Committee to ensure that tax reform promotes these broadly shared objectives."

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 24/06/2016

The current reports for the week of June 21, 2016 are now available.

SIFMA Statement On Senate Introduction Of The Fair Access To Investment Research Act

Date 24/06/2016

SIFMA today issued the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO, on the introduction of the Senate companion to the Fair Access to Investment Research Act (S. 3092) by Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Gary Peters (D-MI):

"We applaud Senators Heller and Peters for introducing the Fair Access to Investment Research Act, which would reduce obstacles to research on exchange traded funds (ETFs) and registered investment companies. This bill simply clarifies securities laws by providing a statutory safe harbor for certain covered ETF research reports and directing the SEC to promulgate rules, as appropriate, for research on other funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940.  As the ETF market continues to grow, this bill's common sense clarifications will allow broker-dealers to share research on ETFs, providing consumers with greater access to information and fueling capital formation."  

European Union - External Action: Statement By High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini On The Outcome Of The Referendum In The United Kingdom

Date 24/06/2016

The British citizens have made their choice to leave our Union. However much we regret this decision, we respect it. 

The Netherlands EU Presidency 2016: Prime Minister Rutte On The Outcome Of The United Kingdom Referendum

Date 24/06/2016

Prime Minister Rutte: ‘The result of the UK referendum is disappointing. We must now look for stable solutions, calmly, and one step at a time. It is important to ensure stability. We are in the process of reforming the European Union. This result is an incentive to carry on with that reform and work hard for more prosperity, more jobs and more security. Particularly for a country like the Netherlands, cooperation is of vital importance.’