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Solactive Drives Innovative Index Development With Cutting-Edge Emotional Data Intelligence Index, Serving As The Underlying For UBS Index Certificate

Date 17/04/2019

Solactive is pleased to announce the development of yet another innovative index utilizing alternative data sources. The next index deployed by the German Index Provider is labeled Solactive Europe Big Data Sentiment Index and features a unique approach of using emotional data. The proprietary algorithm mines user-generated information from Social Media platforms, delivering the primary dataset of this particular index.

CESC Monthly Index Report (March)

Date 17/04/2019

Highlights

• Businesses expected to benefit from proposed tax reduction in the Mainland. CES China A80 Index (CESA80) rose 4.2 per cent 
• Semiconductor manufacturers’ expected listing on Technology Innovation Board lifted CESCSC by 15.3 per cent 
• Capital flows into emerging markets after US put interest rate hikes on hold 
• Dacheng CES Stock Connect 300 Index Fund saw net subscription of almost RMB2 billion upon launch 
• Inclusion of Chinese bonds into three major global bond indexes expected to bring capital inflow of US$250 billion to US$300 billion
• Single-day net capital outflow under Stock Connect’s Northbound Trading set second highest record 

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Speech By Eurogroup President Mario Centeno At The London Business School, 16 April 2019 - A Source Of Stability: The Role Of The Euro In An Uncertain World

Date 17/04/2019

Thank you, Francisco, for the introduction – and thank you very much for the kind invitation to speak about the euro and its future.

It is an honour and a pleasure to address you and come to the London Business School.

Major Investors Hold Two Thirds Of The Free Float Of Austrian Prime Market Companies - STUDY

Date 17/04/2019

• US institutional investors top for 7 years
• Top institutional investors: sovereign wealth funds Norges (NO), Vanguard Group (USA) and BlackRock Fund Advisors (USA)
• Corporate growth dominant investment strategy - Passive asset managers on the advance

SGX Welcomes New Issue Managers Haitong International, W Capital And Evolve Capital Asia

Date 17/04/2019

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is pleased to welcome Haitong International Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., W Capital Markets Pte. Ltd. and Evolve Capital Asia Private Limited to a growing pool of accredited Issue Managers and Catalist Sponsors. 

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Intends To Hold The 2019 Members' General Meeting In The Near Future

Date 17/04/2019

Recently, the SZSE Board of Directors has decided to hold the 2019 Members' General Meeting by off-site in late April. Relevant preparations are progressing in an orderly manner. This is an important measure for SZSE to implement the regular mechanism for the convening of the SZSE Members' General Meeting. Besides, it is of great significance to promote members' exercise of their statutory rights, participation in exchange management, and the formation of a joint force for development, so as to better promote the construction of the SZSE market.

First Acuiti Derivatives Insight Report Released Today - Performance Analytics From Across The Global Derivatives Market

Date 17/04/2019

• Non-bank FCMs reporting revenues rising faster than any other market segments
• Cost bases rising across the industry, most notable increases in EU (excl UK) and the UK
• Brexit uncertainty a barrier to growth in the UK significantly more than it is in the EU (excl UK)
• Headcount and salaries for legal and compliance staff rising at the fastest rate
• Bonus pools are down for the sellside but up for proprietary trading groups

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Sets Out Its Priorities For 2019/20

Date 17/04/2019

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published its Business Plan for 2019/20, which outlines the key priorities for the coming year.

Trading Technologies Launches Direct Market Access To Leading Bitcoin-Based Trading Venue BitMEX Through The TT® Trading Platform

Date 17/04/2019

Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global provider of high-performance professional trading software, infrastructure and data solutions, has partnered with HDR Global Trading, the owner of BitMEX, the world’s largest bitcoin-based trading platform by volume, to offer its market-leading trading tools to cryptocurrency derivatives traders via the TT platform for the first time.

Shanghai Futures Exchange: Notification On The Opening Of Mock Trading Of Nickel And Tin Futures　　

Date 17/04/2019

In order to ensure the successful listing of nickel and tin futures and intensify futures investor education, we will initiate the mock trading of nickel and tin futures. We expect our members and customers to develop a sound understanding of futures market and increase awareness of risk prevention with respect to nickel and tin futures through active participation in the mock trading.