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ETFGI Reports ETFs And ETPs Listed In The US Gather Net Inflows Of US$51.4 Billion During December 2018

Date 25/01/2019

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that ETFs and ETPs listed in the US gathered net inflows of US$51.4 billion during December, bringing 2018 net inflows to US$315 billion. Assets invested in the US ETF/ETP industry finished the month down 5.59%, from US$3.59 Tn at the end of November, to US$3.39 Tn, according to ETFGI’s December 2018 US ETF and ETP industry landscape insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service.  (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.) 

Risks And Opportunities For The Financial Sector In An Aging Society - Speech By Ryozo Himino, Vice Minister For International Affairs, Financial Services Agency, Japan, At The G20 Symposium: For A Better Future: Demographic Changes And Macroeconomic Challenges, January 17, 2019, Tokyo

Date 25/01/2019

When Paul McCartney sang When I’m Sixty-Four in 1967, it was taken for granted that, by the age of 64, one would be retired and spending their days quietly, perhaps “mending a fuse” or “doing the garden.” Today, however, Paul is 76 and still jumping and shouting on stage. Last year his latest album topped the Billboard 200.  

European Council - Council Of The European Union - Better Protection Of Whistleblowers: Council Adopts Its Position

Date 25/01/2019

The EU is taking steps to guarantee a high level protection to whistleblowers across a wide range of sectors.

HKEX Listing Nominating Committee Seeks Listing Committee Candidates

Date 25/01/2019

The Listing Nominating Committee of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is now seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Exchange’s Listing Committee and the GEM Listing Committee.  Appointments will be for a term of approximately 12 months commencing around July 2019.  The Listing Nominating Committee will interview short-listed candidates before appointments are made.

ACER Decision On The Methodology For Pricing Cross-Border Capacity In The Intraday Electricity Market

Date 25/01/2019

The Agency published today a decision setting the framework for the pricing of capacity among bidding zones in the intraday electricity market. The intraday market is becoming increasingly important as more renewable power enters the grid.

HKEX Listing Nominating Committee Seeks Candidates For Inaugural Listing Review Committee

Date 25/01/2019

The Listing Nominating Committee of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is now seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Exchange’s Listing Review Committee and the GEM Listing Review Committee.

FIA Releases Annual Trading Statistics Showing Record ETD Volume In 2018

Date 25/01/2019

FIA today released summary statistics for annual trading activity in the global exchange-traded derivatives markets that showed record activity in 2018.

Corentine Poilvet-Clediere Appointed Head Of RepoClear And Collateral Management, LCH SA

Date 25/01/2019

• Responsible for LCH SA’s euro-denominated debt and repo clearing business
• RepoClear continues to grow and expand its service

Mandatory Notification Of Trades - Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA

Date 25/01/2019

In connection with a monthly share savings plan for employees of subsidiaries, Oslo Børs VPS Holding has sold a total of 2371 shares. New holding is 17900 shares. Employees paid a share price of NOK 145,78 per share, but were allowed a discount of 20% on purchases up to NOK 1,250.

UK Parliament Treasury Committee: Inquiry Launched Into Future Of UK’s Financial Services Post-Brexit

Date 25/01/2019

The Treasury Committee today launches a new inquiry into the future of the UK’s financial services once the UK has left the EU.