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ACER Invites ENTSOG To Align Further The Network Code On Harmonised Transmission Tariff Structures With The Framework Guidelines

Date 31/03/2015

ACER published yesterday its opinion assessing the Network Code on Harmonised Transmission Tariff Structures for Gas. The opinion acknowledges the openness of the process carried out by ENTSOG as well as improvements in terms of structure and details. However ACER invites ENTSOG to amend the Network Code further to address misalignments with the Framework Guidelines. Subsequently to ENTSOG’s submission of a revised Network Code, the Agency will consider recommending it the European Commission. 

ESMA Updates List Of Authorised CCP And Public Register – LCH.Clearnet Ltd Extends Services

Date 31/03/2015

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today an update of its list of central clearinghouses (CCPs) which are authorised under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) and its Public Register for the Clearing Obligation.

ACER Launches Today A Quarterly On REMIT For Further Guidance

Date 31/03/2015

The first issue of ACER’s REMIT Quarterly published today provides guidance on the applications of REMIT and other transaction reporting issues. The REMIT Quarterly, to be published four times a year, will provide up-to-date guidance on definitions, present new common understandings of Transaction Reporting Manual and cover other transaction reporting issues.

Appointments To Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Committees

Date 31/03/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is pleased to announce new appointments and reappointments to the following committees with effect from 1 April 2015:

Chicago Business Barometer Increased 0.5 Point To 46.3 In March - Barometer in Q1 Lowest Since Q3 2009; Orders Expected to Rise

Date 31/03/2015

The Chicago Business Barometer remained in contraction for the second consecutive month in March, failing to bounce back from the sharp plunge in February and pointing to a slowdown in the US economy.

Black Mountain Systems Acquired By Stone Point Capital

Date 31/03/2015

Black Mountain Systems, a software company that develops innovative data and process management solutions for asset managers and financial institutions, announced today that it has completed a majority recapitalization. The transaction was led by Black Mountain's management and funds managed by Stone Point Capital, which is a leading private equity firm focused on investing in the global financial services industry.

SGI Selected To Boost HPC System For Total-One Of The World's Largest Commercial Deployments - New SGI ICE X Configuration Of 6.7 Petaflops Will Enhance Pangea Supercomputer Capabilities

Date 31/03/2015

SGI (NASDAQ: SGI), a global leader in high-performance solutions for compute, data analytics and data management, announced today that energy company Total has chosen SGI to upgrade its supercomputer "Pangea."

French Secretary Of State For European Affairs Harlem Désir Visits European Power Exchange

Date 31/03/2015

The French Secretary of State for European Affairs, Harlem Désir, visited the European Power Exchange EPEX SPOT. The visit took place on 30 March in Paris, the day before the Franco-German Ministerial Council treating among others the Franco-German energy cooperation. Jean-François Conil-Lacoste, Chairman of the Management Board of EPEX SPOT, explained the functioning of the Power Exchange and the relevance of price formation on Europe’s wholesale power markets. Furthermore, Désir discussed with the team of EPEX SPOT the lessons learned from this fruitful Franco-German cooperation in the energy sector.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change

Date 31/03/2015

This is to inform you that the following risk parameters will be applied starting from 1 April, 2015:

FX and Precious Metals Market:

REDI Adds CLSA To Multi-Broker Network

Date 31/03/2015

REDI Global Technologies today announced the addition of CLSA Americas’ ("CLSA”) execution platform to the REDI multi-broker network.