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Shedding Light On Dark Pools, SEC Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar, Nov. 18, 2015

Date 19/11/2015

Today, the Commission considers proposing much-needed enhancements to the regulatory regime for alternative trading systems (“ATSs”) that trade national market system (“NMS”) stocks. I will support these proposals because they could go a long way toward helping market participants make informed decisions as they attempt to navigate the byzantine structure of today’s equity markets.

Statement At Open Meeting On Regulation Of NMS Stock Alternative Trading Systems, SEC Commissioner Michael S. Piwowar, Nov. 18, 2015

Date 19/11/2015

I am very happy to support today’s rulemaking, which would meaningfully enhance the transparency of alternative trading system (“ATS”) operations.  But before I discuss the content of the proposal, I want to make a few comments about the deliberative process that preceded today’s meeting. 

It is no secret that I have been critical of the processes that led to some of the Commission’s recent rulemakings.  So I am delighted that the process used to develop today’s rulemaking reflects a much different approach.  In recent days, Commissioner Aguilar, Commissioner Stein, and I jointly offered refinements to the proposed rule.  The proposal that the Commission is publishing today reflects those changes, and is all the better for it. 

Statement At Open Meeting On Regulation Of NMS Stock Alternative Trading Systems, SEC Chair Mary Jo White, Nov. 18, 2015

Date 19/11/2015

Good afternoon.  This is an open meeting of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 18, 2015 under the Government in the Sunshine Act.

The Commission will consider today an important recommendation to enhance equity market structure by requiring alternative trading systems – or ATSs – to provide significant new information to the public about their operations.  In addition to improving the SEC’s ability to oversee these trading venues, the collection and dissemination of this information would enable investors and other market participants to better assess trading on a particular ATS platform and compare it to trading on other platforms.

SEC Proposes Rules To Enhance Transparency And Oversight Of Alternative Trading Systems

Date 18/11/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it has voted to propose rules to enhance operational transparency and regulatory oversight of alternative trading systems (ATSs) that trade stocks listed on a national securities exchange (NMS stocks), including “dark pools.” 

Dissenting From An SEC Windfall For Lawyers - Commissioners Daniel M. Gallagher And Michael S. Piwowar, U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission[1]

Date 18/11/2015

A $600 million ‘fair fund’ is likely to benefit only class-action attorneys and the fund’s administrators.

Earlier this month reports circulated that the Securities and Exchange Commission may set up a $600 million “fair fund” to distribute money collected from defendants to purportedly harmed investors in the insider-trading case SEC v. CR Intrinsic Investors.

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 18/11/2015

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available.

Federal Court In Florida Orders Restitution, A Civil Monetary Penalty, And Permanent Trading Bans Against Sentry Asset Group, LLC dba Sentry Asset Management, LLC, And John Pakel For Engaging In Illegal, Off-Exchange Precious Metals Transactions

Date 18/11/2015

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced that a federal court in Miami, Florida issued a Consent Order against Defendants Sentry Asset Group, LLC d/b/a Sentry Asset Management, LLC (SAG) of Boca Raton, Florida, and its owner, manager, and controlling person John Pakel of Boynton Beach, Florida. The Order, entered by Judge Beth Bloom of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, requires SAG and Pakel jointly to pay a $100,000 civil monetary penalty and restitution of $278,767. The Order also imposes permanent trading and registration bans on the Defendants and prohibits them from further violations of the Commodity Exchange Act, as charged.

Nasdaq Requests Comments For Shareholder Approval Rules

Date 18/11/2015

Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced that The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) is soliciting public comments as to whether and how to update and improve its shareholder approval rules.

BATS Reports Successful Launch Of EDGX Options - All Multiply-Listed Equity Options Now Available For Trading On EDGX Options

Date 18/11/2015

BATS Global Markets (BATS) today announced the successful launch of its second U.S. options market, EDGX Options, which is based on a customer priority/pro rata allocation model. The new market launched on November 2nd and implemented a phased rollout of symbols, which was completed yesterday, November 17th.

Remarks Of CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad Before The Exchequer Club Of Washington, D.C.

Date 18/11/2015

Thank you so much, and thank you Jerry for that wonderful introduction. I’m delighted to speak to the Exchequer Club – and add my name to the list of distinguished individuals who have done so in the past. These events are a welcome opportunity for a candid exchange of ideas on critical issues facing our society.