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The Small Exchange Announces Access To New Markets Via CQG - CQG Provides Front-End To New Exchange, Facilitating Trading Of Products Worldwide

Date 01/06/2020

The Small Exchange<http://www.thesmallexchange.com>, a new futures exchange offering smaller, simpler products aimed toward retail customers, today announced that its products are now available for trading through CQG<https://www.cqg.com/>, a leading global provider of high-performance technology solutions for traders, brokers, commercial hedgers, and exchanges. Through CQG's platform, market participants around the world have access to the Small Exchange and its suite of products.

Vertical Knowledge Collaborates With Amazon Web Services - Users Can Now Subscribe To Alternative Data On AWS Data Exchange

Date 01/06/2020

Vertical Knowledge is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer subscriptions to alternative data sets on AWS Data Exchange. This research-ready data collected by Vertical Knowledge provides actionable insights for top hedge funds, sell-side institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and is now available to companies through AWS Data Exchange. 

Non-Jordanian Ownership In Companies Listed On The Amman Stock Exchange Reached 50.3%

Date 01/06/2020

The value of shares that were bought by non-Jordanian investors at the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) since the beginning of the year until the end of May 2020 was JD 42.1 million, representing 12.9% of the overall trading value, while the value of shares sold by them amounted to JD 85.6 million. As a result, the net of non-Jordanian investments showed a negative value of JD 43.5 million, whereas the net of non-Jordanian investments showed a negative value of JD 40.9 million for the same period of 2019.

The Saudi Stock Exchange Announces The Publication Of The Monthly Stock Market Ownership And Trading Activity Report (By Nationality And Investor Type)

Date 01/06/2020

Mohammed bin Rashid Enacts New DIFC Data Protection Law

Date 01/06/2020

• Law keeps Dubai and DIFC at the forefront of data protection in the region
• Enhancements relate to global data, security and privacy best practice
• Requirements relating to accountability, individuals’ control of personal data and fines for breaches included in new law

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Letters To The CEOs Of Major Financial Institutions Regarding LIBOR Transition - Preparation for Permanent Cessation Of LIBOF

Date 01/06/2020

Whereas reforming interest rate benchmarks have been developed in Japan and abroad, the possibility that the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) will be permanently discontinued after the end of 2021 has been increasing. While LIBOR is mainly referenced in derivative contracts such as interest rate swaps, it is also quoted in a significant number of cash products including corporate loans and bonds. Additionally, it is used in wide range of users, including not only financial institutions but also non-financial corporate and institutional investors. In this regard, there is the possibility of disruption to users if LIBOR were ceased without sufficient preparation.
Through close cooperation with the Bank of Japan and other relevant institutions, the Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA) will publish or provide links to related materials to help market participants, including financial institutions and non-financial corporate and institutional investors　better understand the necessity of taking actions in preparation for the cessation of LIBOR, and also support market-led initiatives for a smooth transition away from LIBOR.

Renewed ASEA-CISI Partnership Boosts Professionalism Across African Capital Markets

Date 01/06/2020

The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) are delighted to announce the renewal of their agreement to provide an effective framework to develop a common certification programme across the African capital markets*.

Ongoing Global Uncertainty Sees DGCX G6 Currency Volumes Continue Upward Trajectory - Increased Trading Activity In G6 Currency Portfolio Comes Ahead Of Launch Of Three Fx Rolling Futures Contracts In July

Date 01/06/2020

Against a more stable, but fragile global economy the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) continues to provide investors with a wide range of derivative products that allows them to manage their risk effectively. In May, the DGCX built upon the recent standout performance of its G6 currencies portfolio, which recorded year-on-year (Y-O-Y) volume growth of 598.98%. The portfolio has now recorded year-to-date (Y-T-D) volume growth of 520.72% compared to the same period last year.

OSTC Appoints Peter Lenardos As CFO

Date 01/06/2020

OSTC, a leading, global derivatives trading and education business, announces the appointment of Peter K. Lenardos as Chief Financial Officer, effective 20th July 2020. Peter has been engaged as a financial consultant to OSTC since February of this year. Peter replaces Kenny Su, who had filled the role as CFO on an interim basis from October 2018.

Kompli-Global Gets The Hellios Trusted Seal Of Approval - RegTech Specialists Answers The Call From Financial Institutions Needing Accredited And Trusted RegTech Suppliers With FSQS certification

Date 01/06/2020

Kompli-Global, the leading RegTech AML specialist, announced today that it is certified by Hellios  making it easier for the UK’s leading banks to adopt  Kompli-Global’s innovative services including Kompli-QED its new remote on-boarding platform. This distinction places Kompli-Global as a trusted partner for those in financial services seeking its services to combat fraud and money laundering.