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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  By reforming our outdated tax code, we can grow the economy, create jobs, and promote savings and investment.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.’

Steven Maijoor, Chair Of The European Securities And Markets Authority (ESMA), Gives Speech On CCP Recovery And Resolution

Date 24/06/2016

Steven Maijoor, Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), today gave a speech at the Banque de France’s policy conference on the Recovery and Resolution of CCPs.

Mandatory Notification Of Trades - Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA

Date 24/06/2016

In connection with a monthly share savings plan for employees of subsidiaries, Oslo Børs VPS Holding has sold a total of 2052 shares. New holding is 13289 shares. Employees paid a share price of NOK 84,96 per share, but were allowed a discount of 20% on purchases up to NOK 625.

Statement Of CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad On The UK Referendum

Date 24/06/2016

Following the United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union, the CFTC is closely monitoring the derivatives markets and working with the exchanges and clearinghouses to ensure that they function properly and with integrity. ‎While there is significant volatility, the markets we oversee are currently functioning normally.