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European Commission’s Handling Of Financial Crisis Was “Generally Weak”, Say EU Auditors

Date 26/01/2016

The European Commission was not prepared for the first requests for financial assistance during the 2008financial crisis because warning signs had passed unnoticed, according to a new report from the EuropeanCourt of Auditors. The auditors found that the Commission did succeed in managing assistance programmes which brought about reform, despite its lack of experience, and they point to a number of positive outcomes. But they also identify several areas of concern relating to the Commission’s “generally weak” handling of the crisis: countries treated differently, limited quality control, weak monitoring of implementation andshortcomings in documentation.
The Joint Board Of Appeal Of The ESAs Decides On Kluge, Belyaev, Radio Elektroniks OÜ And Dyakov Appeal Against The EBA

Date 26/01/2016

The Joint Board of Appeal of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs – European Banking Authority, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, and European Securities and Markets Authority) published today its decision in an appeal brought by four appellants, Andrus Kluge, Boris Belyaev, Radio Elektroniks OÜ and Timur Dyakov, against a decision of the European Banking Authority (EBA).
Eris Launches Major Expansion of Standard Swap Futures

Date 26/01/2016

Eris Exchange (Eris), a U.S.-based futures exchange offering swap futures as a regulatory-compliant and capital-efficient alternative to OTC swaps, announced the expansion of its flagshipEris Standard U.S. Dollar Interest Rate Swap Future complex on January 11th. This launch follows a record year in 2015 for Eris Exchange in terms of volume, open interest, trade count, and number of participants, as well as the addition of multiple new Liquidity Providers, clearing firms, and execution platforms.
US Treasury And Commerce Announce Further Amendments To The Cuba Sanctions Regulations - Amendments Further Implement President Obama’s Policy Related To Easing Of Sanctions On Cuba

Date 26/01/2016

Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) are announcing new amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), respectively. These amendments further implement the new direction toward Cuba that President Obama laid out in December 2014. The changes will take effect on January 27, 2016, when the regulations are published in the Federal Register. The new amendments are outlined below.
SEC: Directors Forum 2016 Keynote Address - Andrew Ceresney, Director, Division Of Enforcement

Date 26/01/2016

Good evening and thank you for that very kind introduction. It’s a pleasure to speak with you all today. Before I start, I must give our standard disclaimer that the views I express today are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission or its staff.[1]

Moscow Exchange To Streamline Equity Market Liquidity Support Program

Date 26/01/2016

Moscow Exchange is making changes to the liquidity support program for its Equity Market from 1 February 2016 to incentivize market makers and attract new participants.
Intercontinental Exchange Announces Senior Management Promotions

Date 26/01/2016

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges, clearing houses and data services, announced the following leadership appointments effective Monday, February 1, 2016, each of which will report directly to ICE Chairman and CEO Jeffrey C. Sprecher.
The Joint Board Of Appeal Of The ESAs Decides On Kluge, Belyaev, Radio Elektroniks OÜ And Dyakov Appeal Against The EBA

Date 26/01/2016

The Joint Board of Appeal of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs – European Banking Authority, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, and European Securities and Markets Authority) published today its decision in an appeal brought by four appellants, Andrus Kluge, Boris Belyaev, Radio Elektroniks OÜ and Timur Dyakov, against a decision of the European Banking Authority (EBA).
Euronext Launches Sugar Contract - A Hedging Solution For European Sugar

Date 26/01/2016

Euronext today announced that it will be launching a new Sugar commodities futures contract in the autumn of 2016, subject to regulatory approval. Aimed at all the actors of the European Union Sugar ecosystem, the contract will allow the industry to hedge its positions against price fluctuations and anticipate future price movements, just as the Sugar quotas expire in the European market.
PEGAS Achieves Record Results In 2015 - Volume Increases By 81 % To 1,025 TWh

Date 26/01/2016

PEGAS, the pan-European gas trading platform operated by Powernext, recorded its best annual traded volume to date with a total of 1,024.8 TWh traded in 2015. This accounts for an increase of 81% compared to 2014 (567.2 TWh). This upsurge was achieved across all PEGAS market segments.