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Solactive Launches Global Technology Leaders Index

Date 09/05/2019

Solactive is pleased to announce the release of its Solactive Global Technology Leaders Index.  It tracks the performance of both globally leading technology companies and businesses not necessarily labeled as traditional tech firms by a common sector classification system, but whose disruptive potential made them market incumbents that set significant impulses for the entire technology industry. This, in particular, refers to, but is not limited to, global companies engaged in technology-related themes such as Cyber-Security, the Internet of Things, E-Commerce, Robotics & Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, and Cloud/Big Data.

UAE Financial Services Professionals Focus On Upskilling In Bid To Meet Market And Regulatory Demands

Date 09/05/2019

• More than 2443 CISI qualifications earned by financial services professionals in the country in the past 12 months
• CISI UAE membership soars by 18%, signifying an increase in adherence to international standards

EBRD Launches New Good Governance Policies

Date 09/05/2019

• EBRD unveils good governance policies at the EBRD Annual Meeting and Business Forum
• The three policies represent the fundamental governance policies of the Bank
• Over 500 EBRD stakeholders provided comments and feedback to shape these policies

Welcoming Remarks By Chair Powell At The 2019 Federal Reserve System Community Development Research Conference: "Renewing The Promise Of The Middle Class," Washington, D.C.

Date 09/05/2019

It is my pleasure to welcome all of you to the Federal Reserve System's 11th Community Development Research Conference, cosponsored by the community development offices of all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors.

Athens Exchange Group: 2nd ATHEX Mid-Cap Conference

Date 09/05/2019

The 2nd ATHEX Mid-Cap Conference was successfully completed today in Athens.

SGX Reports Market Statistics For April 2019

Date 09/05/2019

• Iron ore derivatives volume continued to rise, amid one of the most volatile periods for the industry
• Total securities market turnover increased month-on-month, as the STI outperformed global markets   

MTS And Marco Polo Expand Access To Frontier And Emerging Markets

Date 09/05/2019

• MTS and Marco Polo collaborate to benefit fixed income market participants in frontier and emerging markets
• Referral agreement designed to extend MTS US corporate bond electronic trading capabilities more broadly to non-US investors
• Highlights growing global interest in all-to-all electronic bond trading model 

IIROC And Nasdaq Unveil State-Of-The-Art Market Surveillance Technology To Enhance Oversight Of Canada’s Capital Markets New Tools To Help National Regulator Better Protect Investors

Date 09/05/2019

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today launched IIROC’s upgraded market surveillance system using Nasdaq’s SMARTS – a leading-edge technology that significantly enhances the way IIROC oversees Canada’s capital markets and protects investors from potential market abuses.

SGX Welcomes ARA US Hospitality Trust To Mainboard

Date 09/05/2019

Singapore Exchange (SGX) today welcomed ARA US Hospitality Trust to its Mainboard under the stock code “XZL”.   

Europe RCG Discusses Artificial Intelligence, Financial Vulnerabilities And FSB Work Programme

Date 09/05/2019

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group (RCG) for Europe met in Bucharest at a meeting hosted by the National Bank of Romania on 7 May. The meeting started with an address from Mugur Isărescu, Governor of the National Bank of Romania.