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Thomson Reuters Adds Content To DataScope Select Platform Supporting Shareholding Disclosures - Offering Lets Users Monitor Ownership Of A Given Issuer To Support Firms’ Regulatory Disclosures

Date 13/10/2015

Thomson Reuters today announced that it has added new data on its DataScope Select platform to support significant shareholder and beneficial ownership disclosures required by securities regulators worldwide. Asset managers are obligated to monitor and disclose holdings in sensitive industries and when they exceed a percentage threshold of the outstanding capital of a company. Thomson Reuters new content, added to its flagship reference data product, provides granular data on shares and voting rights outstanding for individual companies, which is collected from 150 different sources across nearly 100 countries.

Software AG In Q3: Revenue Increased, Earnings Significantly Improved, FY 2015 Outlook Updated

Date 13/10/2015

• Total revenue increase +5 percent
• Maintenance revenue +8 percent
• License revenue up by +7 percent
• Growth in both product business lines: A&N +9 percent, DBP +7 percent
• Cloud in the digital business starts to get relevance

Update From NZX Listed Issuer Forum 2015

Date 13/10/2015

NZX held its annual Listed Issuer Forum in Auckland on Monday, attended by a record number of senior executives from listed companies and NZX stakeholders. More than 150 people attended the forum from more than 100 organisations.

AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions Offers Most Robust Level Of Predictive Business Intelligence With New D3 Analytics - Global Big Data Leader Uses Weather Data And Forecasts With Superior Accuracy To Provide High Impact, Actionable Insights For Businesses Through Data Driven Decisions (D3) Analytics

Date 13/10/2015

AccuWeather, the global leader in weather information and weather-driven intelligence for enterprises, has introduced its proprietary Data Driven Decisions (D3) Analytics division for enterprises, turning hyper local weather data and forecasts with Superior Accuracy™ into customized, actionable business intelligence that drives organizational performance.  D3 Analytics aggregates and analyzes over 300 different weather factors with consumer behavior and sales data, focusing on clients' specific sales objectives and priorities to provide a scientific, predictive basis for key business decisions that impact profitability.

New York State Department of Financial Services Reaches Agreement With Société Générale On New Symphony Chat Platform And Issues Guidance To All Regulated Institutions On Use Of Symphony

Date 13/10/2015

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) reached an agreement today with Société Générale on record-keeping requirements and other protections to help ensure the bank’s responsible use of the new Symphony Communication Services, LLC (“Symphony”) chat and messaging platform.  NYDFS had recently expressed concerns that certain Symphony features, such as its promise of “Guaranteed Data Deletion,” could hinder regulatory investigations on Wall Street.

Abacus Group Continues Momentum With Two New Award Wins - Private Cloud Service Provider Recognized For Its Exceptional Client Service And Continued Growth

Date 13/10/2015

Abacus Group, a leading provider of hosted IT solutions for hedge funds and private equity funds, today announced it has been recognized by both Hedgeweek and Talkin’ Cloud as a distinguished  top cloud service provider. Abacus was named the Best North American Cloud Services Provider in the 2015 Hedgeweek USA Awards, and ranked in the top 50% of the Talkin’ Cloud 100.

ECB Appoints Michael Diemer To Be First Chief Services Officer

Date 13/10/2015

• Michael Diemer to become first Chief Services Officer of the ECB as of 1 January 2016
• CSO manages administrative services, IT services, human resources and finance

SIX Swiss Exchange September 2015: More Trades Conducted Than In 2014

Date 13/10/2015

BM&FBOVESPA Expands The Market Maker Program

Date 13/10/2015

BM&FBOVESPA’s Market Maker program continues to expand. Accreditation processes are underway for Market Makers in 18 different products in the futures and option markets.

Athens Stock Exchange: Closing Bell Ceremony On The Occasion Of Grant Thornton's Global Annual Conference

Date 13/10/2015

A closing bell ceremony took place today, at the Athens Exchange Group headquarters on the occasion of the Global Annual Conference of Grant Thornton International taking place in Greece for the first time.