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EEX Trading Results For June 2018 - EEX Significantly Multiplies Volumes In Dutch Power Futures And EUA Secondary Market

Date 02/07/2018

In June 2018, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) increased volumes on its power derivatives markets by 28% to 231.1 TWh (June 2017: 181.2 TWh). On the Dutch power market, volumes increased by 141% to 3.2 TWh (June 2017: 1.3 TWh). EEX achieved strong double-digit growth in the markets for France (22.0 TWh, +22%), Italy (44.5 TWh, +46%) as well as in power options (9.3 TWh, +45%). Volumes in Phelix-DE Futures increased to 132.7 TWh.

BME: TORBEL INVESTMENTS 2015 SOCIMI Receives Favourable Report From MAB

Date 02/07/2018

The Coordination and Admissions Committee of the Mercado Alternativo Bursátil (MAB) has submitted to the Board of Directors a favourable report on TORBEL INVESTMENTS 2015 SOCIMI, following a thorough review of all the information presented by the company.

Registration Opens For 2018 ASEA Annual Conference

Date 02/07/2018

• NSE launches dedicated website for conference
• Early registration attracts $150 discount
• Speakers and participants from around the world expected. Confirmed are Dr Akinwunmi Adeshina, Ms Arumah Oteh, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, amongst others

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Securities

Date 02/07/2018

The following risk parameters will be changed:

IR risk (downward scenario) - SECΔ_1 (Y0/Y1)

Cboe Global Markets Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of S&P 500 Index Options (SPX)

Date 02/07/2018

• SPX has grown to become the most actively traded index option contract in the U.S.<
• Cboe’s SPX options used by investors around the world seeking exposure to U.S. equities market
• SPX contract continued to post record trading volume 35 years after launching
• Cboe’s SPX Weeklys posted record average daily volume for a 10th consecutive year in 2017

SEC Charges Attorney And Law Firm Business Manager With Illegal Sales Of UBI Blockchain Internet Stock

Date 02/07/2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged two men alleged to have profited from illegal sales of stock of a company claiming to have a blockchain-related business.

S&P Europe 350 Factor Dashboard

Date 02/07/2018

S&P Europe 350 Factor 

• Despite increasing trade tensions and ongoing European political risk, the S&P Europe 350® gained in Q2, and all-but-one of our core factor indices rose. 
• The standout performer in Q2 was the S&P Europe 350 Dividend Aristocrats®. More broadly, all of our dividend-oriented strategies benefited from the European Central Bank’s announcement that there will be no interest rate rises until at least September 2019. 
• The S&P Europe 350 Quality, Value & Momentum Multi-Factor Index’s total return is the best of any index in our report over the last 12 months.  

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) Licenses BlackRock Saudi Arabia

Date 02/07/2018

The CMA Board of Commissioners issued today its resolution to authorize BlackRock Saudi Arabia to conduct Arranging and advising activities in the securities business.

Dubai Set To Serve As Regional Digital Financial Inclusion Hub For The Middle East, Africa And South Asia

Date 02/07/2018

• Report launched by Dubai International Financial Centre in partnership with Oliver Wyman
• Dubai strategically positioned to facilitate development of digitally enabled financial solutions to over 1 billion individuals across Middle East, Africa and South Asia, says Oliver Wyman
• Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority: “Dubai provides an enabling environment for technology and disruptive businesses to create more inclusive solutions for the region.”

US Regulators Extend The Next Resolution Plan Filing Deadline For 14 Domestic Firms

Date 02/07/2018

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on Monday announced that they have extended the next resolution plan filing deadline for 14 domestic firms by one year to December 31, 2019, to allow additional time for the agencies to provide feedback to the firms on their last submissions and for the firms to produce their next plan submissions.