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RJO Futures Introduces Bold Rebrand, New Website, RJO University

Date 15/01/2025

Chicago-based R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), the oldest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the United States, today announced that its RJO Futures division has launched an updated brand and new website. The new site features improved navigation, a seamless trading experience on mobile and desktop, and the addition of RJO University, offering educational content for traders at all levels.

For The First Time, The Listing Of ETFs On Digital Assets - Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Continues To Develop The Israeli Capital Market And Introduce Innovative Products - Facilitating, For The First Time, The Listing Of ETFs On Digital Assets

Date 15/01/2025

TASE published today a draft for public comments that introduces the listing on TASE of ETFs on digital assets, such as Bitcoin. 

Global Standard-Setting Bodies Publish Three Final Reports On Margin In Centrally And Non-Centrally Cleared Markets

Date 15/01/2025

• The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), the BIS Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published Final Reports on initial and variation margin in centrally cleared and non-centrally cleared markets.
• The Reports address areas of further policy work identified in the 2022 BCBS-CPMI-IOSCO Review of margining practices as part of the policy responses coordinated by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) to the March 2020 “dash for cash” market turmoil.
• The Reports contain proposals and practices intended to improve transparency, streamline margin processes and increase the predictability of margin requirements across centrally and non-centrally cleared markets.

Hanwha Asset Management Launches Hanwha PLUS Global Nuclear Energy Value Chain ETF Tracking the Solactive Global Nuclear Energy Value Chain Index

Date 15/01/2025

Solactive is pleased to extend its collaboration with Hanwha Asset Management with the launch of the Hanwha PLUS Global Nuclear Energy Value Chain ETF, which tracks the Solactive Global Nuclear Energy Value Chain Index. Amidst the ongoing global push for decarbonization, this ETF offers investors targeted exposure to the nuclear energy sector, a cornerstone of the global transition to clean, reliable energy systems.

Novobanco Expands Technology Partnership With Nasdaq Calypso To Simplify Its Capital Market Operations

Date 15/01/2025

• Portugal’s 4th largest bank expands Nasdaq partnership, adopting Calypso’s Front Office and Risk platform
• Fully integrated system will be deployed in the cloud to enhance flexibility and scalability of novobanco’s treasury infrastructure

Droit Strengthens Leadership With Chief Strategy Officer - Appointment To Accelerate The Firm’s Global Growth Strategy

Date 15/01/2025

Droit, a technology firm at the forefront of computational law and regulation, has appointed Somerset Pheasant as Chief Strategy Officer. 

Tokyo Stock Exchange Signs MOU With Authentic Indication, K.K.

Date 15/01/2025

As of today, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) has signed an MOU with Authentic Indication, K.K. which works in improving the execution environment for block trades through provision of IOI* services.

Osaka Exchange: Launch Of Shanghai Natural Rubber Futures

Date 15/01/2025

Osaka Exchange ("OSE") will list Shanghai Natural Rubber Futures, which are cash-settled futures whose underlier is the price of Natural Rubber Futures listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) on May 26, 2025 (planned). And SHFE and OSE held a signing ceremony for License Agreement regarding the Shanghai Natural Rubber Futures Delivery Settlement Prices between SHFE and OSE in Shanghai.

Securities Commission Malaysia Announces New Board Member

Date 15/01/2025

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Datuk Nik Mohd Hasyudeen Yusoff as a Board Member for a two-year term, effective 15 January 2025. 

Publication Of "Japan Financial Services Agency Analytical Notes (2025.1) Vol.1"

Date 15/01/2025

The FSA published the English version of "FSA Analytical Notes (2025.1) vol.1".　 full text