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MSCI Upgrades 3 Notes Of Romania’s Accessibility Criteria

Date 21/06/2018

• MSCI, in its Global Market  Accessibility Review published on June  20, 2018,  upgraded Romania’s accessibility criteria on 3 notes: market regulation, information flow and trading
• Romania is on the FTSE Russell watchlist of countries with potential to be classified as Emerging Markets since September 2016

DFSA Signs MoU With Astana Financial Services Authority

Date 21/06/2018

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA).

GLMX Becomes A Registered ATS And Broker-Dealer

Date 21/06/2018

GLMX Technologies, LLC (GLMX), a comprehensive technology solution for the trading of repurchase agreements (“repo”) and securities lending, has been granted registration by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as a registered alternative trading system (ATS) and broker-dealer. GLMX believes the registration is a crucial step that allows the Company to provide more streamlined interaction and reporting between existing counterparties on both the buy and sell sides.

CME Group And BarclayHedge Honor Managed Futures Leaders At Seventh Annual Managed Futures Pinnacle Awards

Date 21/06/2018

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, and BarclayHedge, recognized top managed futures industry leaders at the seventh annual Managed Futures Pinnacle Awards last night.

Moscow Exchange: Final Settlement Prices Of Precious Metals Contracts

Date 21/06/2018

Final settlement prices of precious metals contracts 

Solactive Releases Blockchain Technology & Hardware Index To Serve As The Underlying Index For The Horizons Blockchain Technology & Hardware Index ETF (BKCH)

Date 21/06/2018

Following the successful launch of a series of index strategies targeting themes related to disruptive technology and innovation, Solactive is introducing the Solactive Blockchain Technology & Hardware Index (the “Index”). The Index mirrors the performance of global companies focusing directly on blockchain innovation and development, as well as companies providing hardware and hardware-related services used in the process of mining, an essential part in supporting blockchain technologies.

United Kingdom Parliament Treasury Committee Update: IBM Report On TSB's IT Problems Published

Date 21/06/2018

In April, TSB informed customers that during a planned upgrade to its systems between 4pm on Friday 20 April and 6pm on Sunday 22 April, services such as online banking may not be available.

Thai Listed Firms Increase Business Diversification Abroad

Date 21/06/2018

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) reported that outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) of listed companies on SET and Market for Alternative Investment (mai) increased in 2017 from the previous year with 226 SET and 41 mai-listed firms. Not only did large-sized listed firms continue their outward foreign direct investment, but small firms also increasingly diversified their investment abroad. This reflects ability of Thai listed firms of all sizes to capture growth opportunity. ASEAN and CLMV were the most popular investment destination for Thai listed firms.

Bank Of England: Asset Purchase Facility: Gilt Purchases - Market Notice 21 June 2018

Date 21/06/2018

As set out in the MPC’s statement of 21 June 2018, the MPC has agreed to make £2.9bn of gilt purchases, financed by central bank reserves, to reinvest the cash flows associated with the maturity on 22 July 2018 of a gilt owned by the Asset Purchase Facility (APF).

Bank of England: Bank Rate Maintained At 0.5% - June 2018

Date 21/06/2018