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U.S. Treasury Secretary Lew Travels To Shanghai For The G-20 Finance Ministers And Central Bank Governors Meeting

Date 19/02/2016

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced that Secretary Jacob J. Lew will travel to Shanghai, China for the G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting on February 26-27, 2016.

Irish Stock Exchange: Couche-Tard, The Canadian-Based Global Retailer, Lists NOK 675m Bond

Date 19/02/2016

Couche-Tard, the Canadian based convenience store operator has listed a NOK 675,000,000 debt security on the Irish Stock Exchange’s (ISE) Global Exchange Market (GEM). The notes due 2026 have an interest rate of 3.85%.

Federal Reserve Board Approves Reappointment Of Reserve Bank Presidents And First Vice Presidents

Date 19/02/2016

The Federal Reserve Board on Friday approved the reappointment of 10 Federal Reserve Bank presidents and 10 first vice presidents by their respective boards of directors. Each individual has been approved to serve a new five-year term beginning March 1, 2016. The recently named presidents of the Federal Reserve Banks of Minneapolis and Dallas, as well as the recently appointed first vice presidents of the Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Chicago, were approved for terms to February 28, 2021, at the time of their initial appointments.

The Falling Leaves Of The Buttonwood Tree, Rick A. Fleming, Investor Advocate, U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission[1], Feb. 19, 2016

Date 19/02/2016

Thank you, Andrew [Ceresney], for that kind introduction and for helping to organize this conference. I appreciate this opportunity to share a few thoughts at this marquee event for the SEC.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Weekly Report For Week Ending 19 February 2016

Date 19/02/2016

A turnover of 1.202 billion shares worth N9.641 billion in 13,712 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 1.407 billion shares valued at N17.277 billion that exchanged hands last week in 14,914 deals.

IMF Executive Board Selects Christine Lagarde To Serve A Second Term As Managing Director

Date 19/02/2016

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today selected Christine Lagarde to serve as IMF Managing Director for a second five-year term starting on July 5, 2016. The Board’s decision was taken by consensus.

TOM MTF Statistics Week 7, 2016

Date 19/02/2016

Click here to download the weekly statistics update of TOM MTF for week 7, 2016. 

Remarks At The “SEC Speaks” Conference: What Lies Ahead? The SEC In 2016, SEC Commissioner Kara M. Stein, Washington, DC, Feb. 19, 2016

Date 19/02/2016

Good morning.  It is a pleasure to be part of SEC Speaks.  This conference provides an important forum for the Commission staff, the securities bar, and financial market participants to discuss cutting-edge issues.  As our securities markets continue to undergo change at an incredible pace, this conference helps us to look back and to look ahead. 

Statement By Christine Lagarde On Her Second Term As IMF Managing Director

Date 19/02/2016

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today:

“I am delighted to be given the opportunity to lead the IMF as Managing Director for a second term of five years, and I greatly appreciate the continued trust and support of the Fund’s Executive Board and our 188 member countries."

CFTC Charges Canadian Resident Ryan S. Magee With Fraud And Acting As An Unregistered Commodity Pool Operator

Date 19/02/2016

• Magee Allegedly Fraudulently Solicited at Least $2 Million from at Least 30 Pool Participants in the U.S. and Canada, Misappropriated Participant Funds, and Sent Participants False Statements Reporting Non-Existent Profits
• Magee’s Father, David W. Magee, and his Wife, Dalyne Rae Magee, Are Charged with Acting as Unregistered Associated Persons of Ryan Magee