News Centre

Direct Edge Trading Notice #13-49: Introducing New Enhancements To EdgeRisk Controls For EDGA And EDGX Exchanges

Date 02/12/2013

Direct Edge® is pleased to announce two new enhancements to EdgeRisk Controls® for EDGA ExchangeSM (EDGA®) and EDGX ExchangeSM (EDGX®). EdgeRisk Controls is a free tool that provides Members with pre- and post-trade protection by allowing them to configure real-time, intraday risk control parameters via an easy-to-use web interface.

OANDA Corporation Appoints New President And Chief Executive Officer

Date 02/12/2013

• Former PayPal and Citibank executive Ed Eger appointed to cement OANDA’s position as world leader in online FX
• Brings extensive international experience in growing major financial franchises and retail e-finance businesses
• Eger will build on OANDA’s legacy as the pioneer in online FX trading; enhance value for clients; develop world-class talent; and partner with regulators

Average Daily Volume Of 7.5 Million Contracts At Eurex Group In November

Date 02/12/2013

In November 2013, the international derivatives markets of Eurex Group recorded an average daily volume of 7.4 million contracts (November 2012: 7.5 million). Of those, 4.9 million were Eurex Exchange contracts (November 2012: 5.0 million), and 2.6 million contracts (November 2012: 2.5 million) were traded at the U.S.-based International Securities Exchange (ISE). In total, 103.4 million contracts were traded at Eurex Exchange and 51.2 million at ISE.

Key Figures For SIX Swiss Exchange And Scoach Switzerland: November 2013

Date 02/12/2013

• Slight overall decline in trading activities, as there were two trading days fewer than in the prior month.
• Average daily trading turnover was 8.7% higher than in the previous month.
• Equity indices are continuing on their upward trend.

Turnover At Deutsche Börse’s Cash Markets At 92.9 Billion Euros In November

Date 02/12/2013

Order book turnover on Xetra, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Tradegate stood at €92.9 billion in November (November 2012: €87.9 billion). Of the €92.9 billion, €83.4 billion were attributable to Xetra (November 2012: €80.8 billion). €4.8 billion were attributable to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (November 2012: €4.4 billion). Order book turnover on Tradegate Exchange* totalled approximately €4.7 billion in November (November 2012: €2.8 billion). 

MGEX Hits Top 15 Record Electronic Volume Month - Record AJC Volume

Date 02/12/2013

MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), reports November was a top 15 record electronic volume month. Additionally, November was the 22nd highest volume month in the history of MGEX. Total Exchange volume was reported at 164,845, with 132,930 of that being electronic. This volume represents a 28 percent increase over November 2012. Open interest came in at 58,739, a 32 percent increase over November 2012.

TSX Block List Leaders By Volume And By Values - November 2013

Date 02/12/2013

Block Trade Summaries

Block trades are large trades with a volume of 10,000 shares or more and a value of $100,000 or more. The TSX Block List Leaders lists shows the top ten brokers chosen by their customers to execute these significant block trades on Toronto Stock Exchange. For a full list of block trades for all brokers, get ourBroker Block Summary.

Eze Software Group Releases Latest Version Of Its Portfolio Management System - Tradar PMS 5.1 - New Release Brings Improved Trade And Operations Workflow, Extended Alerting Functionality, And Enhanced Performance & Risk Capabilities

Date 02/12/2013

Eze Software Group, a premier provider of global investment technology, today announced a new release of the Tradar PMS™, its award-winning portfolio management system for global buy-side institutions. Version 5.1 provides enhanced operational workflow and new performance reporting capabilities, offering additional insight into the drivers of investment returns and further increasing transparency for investors.

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission Publishes Annual Review Of SEHK’s Performance In Regulating Listing Matters

Date 02/12/2013

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) publishes today its report on the annual review of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited’s (SEHK) performance in its regulation of listing matters during 2012.

Revised Lists Of The Moscow Exchange Indices Announced

Date 02/12/2013

Moscow Exchange has revised lists for the constituent lists of the Moscow Exchange Indices as well as free floats effective from December 17, 2013 through March 17, 2014.