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SIFMA Hosts Social Impact Investment Roundtable On Capitol Hill, Bringing Together Industry Experts And Lawmakers

Date 26/05/2016

Today, SIFMA hosted a roundtable on Social Impact Investing with industry experts and Members of Congress. The event fueled a discussion between the financial services industry and Members of Congress, on the role of America's capital markets in creating and funding programs designed to improve local communities. The event was held on Capitol Hill and participants included Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., president and CEO of SIFMA, as well as Representatives Tom MacArthur (R-NJ), John Delaney (D-MD), Tom Reed (R-NY) and Jared Polis (D-CO). Industry participants included Audrey Choi, CEO, Institute for Sustainable Investing, Morgan Stanley; Stephen Freedman, Head of Thematic and Sustainable Investing Strategy US, UBS; and Navjeet Bal, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Social Finance.
CFTC Grants Registration To 3 Swap Execution Facilities

Date 26/05/2016

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today that it has issued Orders of Registration to three Swap Execution Facilities (SEFs), granting them fully registered status with the CFTC.
First Phase Of A Global Code Of Conduct For Currency Markets Published

Date 26/05/2016

The Foreign Exchange Working Group of the BIS released the first phase of a global code of conduct for wholesale foreign exchange markets and principles for adherence to the new standards. The complete global code and the adherence mechanisms, which aim to promote the integrity and effective functioning of foreign exchange markets, will be released in May 2017.
US Foods Holding Corp. Lists IPO On The New York Stock Exchange - Second U.S. IPO YTD Raising Over $1 Billion In Gross Proceeds To List On The NYSE - US Foods Recreates A Live Restaurant Kitchen At The NYSE And Serves Up Signature Bites From Five Independent Restaurant Customers

Date 26/05/2016

US Foods Holding Corp. (US Foods), a leading foodservice distributor in the United States, began trading today on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “USFD,” after its initial public offering. US Foods raised $1.02 billion in gross proceeds and is the second U.S. IPO in 2016 to raise over $1 billion in proceeds, following MGM Growth Properties (NYSE: MGP), which listed in April. GTS is the NYSE Designated Market Maker (DMM) for the company’s shares.
CFTC Approves Supplement To Position Limits Proposal To Permit Exchanges To Recognize Non-enumerated Bona Fide Hedges

Date 26/05/2016

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today voted unanimously to issue for public comment a supplement to its December 2013 position limits proposal that will modify the procedures proposed for persons seeking exemptions from speculative position limits for non-enumerated bona fide hedging. Further the proposal would define procedures for recognition of certain anticipatory bona fide hedge positions.

TSX Is Requesting Comments On Proposed Rule Amendments - Parts IV And VI Of The TSX Company Manual

Date 26/05/2016

Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has published for comment proposed amendments to Parts IV and VI of the TSX Company Manual (the "Manual"). The proposed amendments will: (i) introduce website disclosure requirements for TSX listed issuers; and (ii) amend the disclosure requirements regarding security based compensation arrangements in the Manual, in particular by introducing Form 15 -Disclosure of Security Based Compensation Arrangements.
Statement Of CFTC Commissioner J. Christopher Giancarlo Regarding Supplemental Proposal On Position Limits For Derivatives: Certain Exemptions And Guidance

Date 26/05/2016

I support issuing for public comment today’s proposal to supplement and revise the Commission’s 2013 proposed rule to establish federal position limits for certain core referenced futures, options and swaps contracts. The supplemental proposal appears responsive to a broad range of public comments. I believe it is a positive step forward in devising a final rule that will take into account certain practical realities associated with administering a workable position limits regime.
IROC Publishes New Three-Year Strategic Plan

Date 26/05/2016

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) today published its new three-year Strategic Plan, detailing how the public interest regulator plans to protect investors and support healthy capital markets while addressing the many changes affecting the investment industry and Canadian investors. As part of this Plan, IIROC is also publishing its priorities for the first year.
Statement Of CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad On Supplemental Proposal On Position Limits For Derivatives

Date 26/05/2016

Today, the CFTC has taken a significant step toward finalizing its rules on position limits this year.
MIAX Options Exchange: MIAX Options - June 1, 2016 Fee Changes - Data Center Technical Support Fee

Date 26/05/2016

Effective June 1, 2016, the Exchange will assess Members and Non-Members that request MIAX technical support at any of the MIAX data centers a fee of $200 per hour for such technical support.