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Quincy Data Adds Bitcoin Futures Data At Lowest Latency - Aurora, IL Sourced Bitcoin Futures Data In Secaucus-NY4, Toronto-TMX, Slough-LD4, Frankfurt-FR2 And Zurich-ZH4

Date 17/03/2021

Quincy Data announced it has added Bitcoin futures to its Quincy Extreme Data (QED) service. Quincy sources Bitcoin futures data in Aurora, Illinois and uses the McKay Brothers’ microwave network to transport the data in less than four milliseconds (ms) one-way to the crypto exchange hub located at Secaucus-NY4 in New Jersey. QED provides the lowest known latency for Bitcoin futures data to Toronto-TMX, where the first North American Bitcoin ETFs trade. Quincy re-distributes the Bitcoin futures data at the lowest commercial latency in London at the Slough-LD4 data center in less than 35 ms one-way. European re-distribution is also available in Frankfurt and Zurich at the lowest commercial latency.

QuantHouse Welcomes MarketFactory FX Platform Onto Its qh API Ecosystem Store Delivering Global Access To More Than 90 FX Destinations Through One Single API - Providing Seamless Access To A Broad Range Of FX Venues Through A Single Normalised API

Date 17/03/2021

QuantHouse, the global provider of end-to-end systematic trading solutions including innovative market data services, algo trading platform and infrastructure products and part of Iress (IRE.ASX), today announced that in response to increasing demand for access to foreign exchange venues and global exchanges, MarketFactory’s API based solutions are available on the qh API Ecosystem Store.

The Derivatives Service Bureau Announces 2021 OTC ISINs Consultation - This Year’s Focus On Cybersecurity And Cloud Resilience

Date 17/03/2021

The Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB), founded by the Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA) to facilitate the allocation and maintenance of International Securities Identification Numbers (ISINs), Classification of Financial Instrument codes (CFIs) and Financial Instrument Short Names (FISNs), for OTC derivatives, has today announced the timeline for the 2021 industry consultation related to the 2022 OTC ISIN and CFI service provision, highlighting in particular cybersecurity and cloud resilience.

Tehran Stock Exchange To Close For New Year Holidays

Date 17/03/2021

The new year in Iran (Nowruz) will begin on 21 March 2021 on the eve of Spring.

DGCX To Launch The World’s First PKR Futures Contract

Date 17/03/2021

The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) today confirmed that it will soon launch a Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Futures Contract, the first of its kind on any regulated exchange in the world, enabling market participants to expand their trading opportunities to the Pakistani market. The launch follows extensive market research and feedback from DGCX members.

SIX Demonstrates Operational Stability And Strengthens The Competitiveness Of The Financial Center

Date 17/03/2021

In a globally challenging environment defined by the COVID-19 pandemic and global market turmoil, SIX demonstrated operational stability and, with the inclusion of the contribution from the newly acquired Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME), achieved an overall operating income of CHF 1.4 billion (+21.8%) and EBITDA of CHF 368.9 million (+72.8%). EBIT and profit received an additional boost from the strong net financial result. The successful acquisition of BME will further enhance the profitability and competitiveness of SIX.

Readout: US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Call With Deputy Prime Minister And Minister Of Economy And Finance Namki Hong Of The Republic Of Korea

Date 17/03/2021

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen spoke today with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Namki Hong of the Republic of Korea.  Secretary Yellen reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Korea alliance, and emphasized her readiness to deepen economic and financial cooperation between the U.S. and Korea.  The Secretary conveyed her strong intention to work with Korea, both bilaterally and multilaterally, on regional and global challenges including the economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. 

Paper, Plastic, Peer-To-Peer: SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, March 15, 2021 - Remarks At The British Blockchain Association’s Conference - “Success Through Synergy: Next Generation Leadership For Extraordinary Time”

Date 16/03/2021

Thank you to the British Blockchain Association for including me in today’s conference. I will begin with my standard disclaimer that the views that I represent are my own and not necessarily those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or my fellow Commissioners.

NYSE Member Firms Report Fourth Quarter Results

Date 16/03/2021

New York Stock Exchange member firms that conduct business with the public reported a fourth-quarter 2020 after-tax profit of approximately $11 billion and revenues of approximately $54 billion, compared with approximately $3.6 billion after-tax profit on revenues of about $57 billion in the fourth-quarter of 2019.

eToro, The World’s Leading Social Investment Network, To Become Publicly Traded Through Business Combination With FinTech Acquisition Corp. V

Date 16/03/2021

• Company expected to have an estimated implied equity value of approximately $10.4 billion
• Global multi-asset investment platform capitalizing on secular trends: rise of digital wealth platforms, growing retail participation, and mainstream crypto adoption  
• In 2020, eToro added over 5 million new registered users and generated gross revenues of $605 million
• Added over 1.2 million new registered users and executed more than 75 million trades in January 2021 alone
• Transaction includes commitments for a $650 million common share private placement from leading investors including ION Investment Group, Softbank Vision Fund 2, Third Point LLC, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, and Wellington Management.
• Investor call scheduled for March 16, 2021 at 8:00 AM Eastern