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CME Group Averaged 15.9 Million Contracts Per Day In August 2018, Up 18% From July 2018

Date 05/09/2018

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, reached average daily volume (ADV) of 15.9 million contracts during August 2018, in line with August 2017 and up 18 percent from the prior month. Open interest increased 3 percent from the end of August 2017 and 13 percent from year-end 2017, respectively, to 122 million contracts. Open interest represents the total number of outstanding positions held by participants across all CME Group markets at the end of August 2018.

ACER: Evaluation Of Responses To The Consultation On The Booking Platform Between Germany And Poland Published

Date 05/09/2018

The Agency published today its Evaluation of responses to the consultation on the Decision for the selection of a gas booking platform on the German-Polish border.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Appoints New Director Of Competition

Date 05/09/2018

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sheldon Mills as its new director of competition. Sheldon is currently senior director, mergers and state aid at the Competition and Markets Authority(link is external)(CMA).

Italian Banks’ Asset-Quality Trends Positive Through 2018

Date 05/09/2018

Eagle Investment Systems And ACA Compliance Group Collaborate To Streamline Performance Data Reporting For GIPS Verification

Date 05/09/2018

Eagle Investment Systems LLC, a BNY Mellon company and leading provider of financial services technology, and ACA Compliance Group (ACA), a leading provider of risk management and technology solutions focused on regulatory compliance and performance, today announced that they have collaborated to help standardize and streamline Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) verifications for clients.

INTL FCStone Ltd Releases Report On The Appeal Of Physical Gold To The Asian Wealth Market - Study & Survey Conducted By Hubbis Provides Insights From 174 Wealth Managers In Asia

Date 05/09/2018

INTL FCStone Inc. (NASDAQ: INTL) today announced that its London-based subsidiary, INTL FCStone Ltd's Precious Metals Division, in partnership with research firm Hubbis, has released a report on the Appeal of the Physical Gold Market. The study looks at the outlook for gold, its rise as a hedging strategy for high net worth (HNW) portfolios, Asia's evolving gold market, and the impact of technology on the precious metal sector.

Fidelity International ETFs Available Via SIX For The First Time

Date 05/09/2018

The ETF segment at SIX is gaining another high-profile provider: As of today, 5 smart beta ETF issued by Fidelity International trade on SIX. This takes the number of ETF providers available via SIX to a new high of 25, and the number of ETFs to a record of 1’394. Fidelity International is already the third new ETF issuer joining the Swiss stock exchange, after J.P. Morgan and Franklin Templeton.

Mawared Structures And Places JD 5 Million Corporate Bond On Behalf Of Bindar Trading And Investment

Date 05/09/2018

Mawared, a Jordanian investment banking firm active in brokerage, corporate finance, and asset management announced the successful structuring and private placement of a one-year JD 5 million corporate bond issued by its client Bindar Trading and Investment. The bonds have been listed on the Amman Stock Exchange.

Vienna Stock Exchange: Equity Turnover In August 2018

Date 05/09/2018

In the month of August, the Vienna Stock Exchange recorded a turnover of EUR 4.76 billion. This is a decrease of 2.6% versus the previous year (August 2017: EUR 4.89 billion).

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) International Investor Roadshow In London Attracts 49 Institutions, 28% Of Them Are First Timers

Date 05/09/2018

• The event included 151 one-on-one meetings with institutions managing US$ 2.5 trillion of assets
• H.E. Essa Kazim: “Roadshow’s huge success and attraction of new institutions underline market dynamism and ability to maintain international investors’ attention”

• Fahima Al Bastaki: “DFM and its issuers mutually acknowledge the importance of effective communication with current and potential investors constantly” 
• Abdulfattah Sharaf: “The sustained regional economic reform creates tremendous opportunities for the global investment community”
• Amit Jain: “The roadshow underpins the strong potential that the bourse offers for international investors in leveraging the high-growth opportunity offered by Dubai's positive financial growth environment”
• Dr. Adnan Chilwan: “DFM Roadshows are critical to maintain this perception of openness and strong corporate governance as Dubai continues to strengthen its position in this increasingly globalized world”