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New Research Paper From The Swift Institute Evaluates Real-Time Payment Systems - Academics From The Singapore Management University Describe A New Mechanism To Optimise The Settlement Process

Date 12/11/2015

The SWIFT Institute announces the availability of a new paper that proposes a hybrid model for real-time retail systems, combining the benefits of a real-time gross settlement system (RTGS) with those of a deferred net settlement (DNS) system. The report, entitled "Near Real-time Retail Payment and Settlement Mechanism Design" by Zhiling Guo, Robert J. Kauffman, Mei Lin, and Dan Ma from the School of Information Systems at Singapore Management University focuses on the development of a ‘hybrid priority queuing mechanism’ for faster payment settlement systems.

FSB Welcomes Extension Of Industry Initiative To Promote Orderly Cross-Border Resolution Of G-SIBs

Date 12/11/2015

The SWIFT Institute announces the availability of a new paper that proposes a hybrid model for real-time retail systems, combining the benefits of a real-time gross settlement system (RTGS) with those of a deferred net settlement (DNS) system. The report, entitled "Near Real-time Retail Payment and Settlement Mechanism Design" by Zhiling Guo, Robert J. Kauffman, Mei Lin, and Dan Ma from the School of Information Systems at Singapore Management University focuses on the development of a ‘hybrid priority queuing mechanism’ for faster payment settlement systems.

Changes To The Composition Of The Oslo Børs Benchmark Index

Date 12/11/2015

Oslo Børs has revised the composition of the Benchmark Index (OSEBX). The number of companies included in the index will be 58. 

Iran Fara Bourse: Why Iran?

Date 12/11/2015

CEO Message

Benefiting from diverse markets that span equities, sukuk, intellectual property, etc; Iran Fara Bourse as one of the two stock exchanges in Iran is uniquely positioned to enhance corporate value, build public trust and help companies to embark on fundraising. Securitization of all types of assets along with efficient allocation of resources toward greater transparency is our mission.

Mondo Visione And Iran Financial Centre Sign Memorandum Of Understanding

Date 12/11/2015

Mondo Visione will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Iran Financial Centre (IFC) at the Mondo Visione Exchange Forum today. The MOU aims to establish collaborative research, data and information initiatives and projects.

New Member Of SIX Group Executive Board

Date 12/11/2015

The Board of Directors of SIX has appointed Christoph Landis as the new Division CEO of SIX Swiss Exchange and thus also as a member of SIX Group Executive Board. Christoph Landis has many years' experience and extensive knowledge of the stockexchange industry. He has led SIX Swiss Exchange on an interim basis since May 2015 and will step into his new role with immediate effect.

KRX: Introduction Of Market Maker System And Trade Stabilization Measure In Stock Market

Date 12/11/2015

NZX Lists Four New Exchange Traded Funds

Date 12/11/2015

Smartshares, NZX’s Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) business, is pleased to advise the listing this morning of four new ETFs, bringing the portfolio of ETFs now offered by Smartshares to 23.

EGX Holds A Workshop With Chamber Of Information Technology And Telecommunication (CIT)

Date 12/11/2015

Within the framework of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) plan aiming to introduce the benefits of listing in both of NILEX (for Medium and Small Companies) and the main market (EGX), as well as to show the available funding opportunities in the Egyptian market and the success stories for companies that were listed previously.

Remarks From Baruch College’s Financial Markets Conference, Thomas Gira, FINRA Executive Vice President, Market Regulation, New York, NY, November 11, 2015

Date 12/11/2015

Good morning. It’s a pleasure to be here.

Let me thank Bob Schwartz, first, for the invitation to talk with you this morning, and second, for his tireless work to foster a greater understanding of trading and securities market structure. As always, Bob has laid out a very thoughtful and provocative theme for the conference, “40 Years of Experience with NMS: Who are the Winners and What Have We Learned?” It looks like we are in for a treat today with all the excellent panels and I would like to share my views on the National Market System.