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Nigerian Stock Exchange , Global Reporting Initiative Host Sustainability Reporting Workshop, Unveils Sustainability Disclosure Guidelines

Date 15/03/2019

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“the Exchange” or “NSE”) in partnership with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), supported by UK aid, hosts a half-day workshop on sustainability reporting where the NSE Sustainability Disclosure Guidelines will be unveiled. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the Stock House in Lagos.

Trayport's Monthly Report On European Commodities February 2019: Another Record Month For Euro Gas, Driven By TTF And NCG Highs - German Power Up 8% Mom, Emissions Up 8% MoM.

Date 15/03/2019

February 2019 saw 8.970 million monthly contracts traded, up 2% MoM. Emissions was the largest climber, 8% vs January, with Euro Power up 6%. Following a record start to the year, Euro Gas reached new heights in February at 3,889 TWh, up 4% MoM. The remaining groups saw a decline in volumes, with the UK commodities registering the largest drops, UK Power down 18% and UK Gas down 12% - could the UK’s particularly mild winter be behind this? Total contracts traded are up 18% vs YTD 2018.

Winners Of The 2019 UK Lipper Fund Awards From Refinitiv Announced

Date 15/03/2019

Refinitiv today announces the winners of the UK Lipper Fund Awards 2019. These highly-respected awards recognise funds and fund management firms that have excelled in providing consistently strong risk-adjusted performances relative to their industry peers – the merit of the winners is based on objective, quantitative criteria.

FSB Letter To ISDA About Derivative Contract Robustness To Risks Of Interest Rate Benchmark Discontinuation

Date 15/03/2019

This letter from the Co-chairs of the FSB’s Official Sector Steering Group (OSSG) encourages the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) to continue its work on derivatives contractual robustness to risks of interest rate determination. 

UK Financial Conduct Authority Puts The Spotlight On Debt Management Firms

Date 15/03/2019

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published its second thematic review of the debt management sector, looking at commercial and not-for-profit firms that provide debt advice and administer debt management plans to help customers deal with their debts.

SIX Welcomes First New Trading Participant In 2019 - Barclays Bank Ireland Plc Joins The Swiss Stock Exchange, The Liquid Marketplace For Over44'000 International And Swiss Securities

Date 15/03/2019

Today, Barclays Bank Ireland plc started trading on SIX. Gregor Braun, Head Sales Switzerland & Europe in the Business Unit Securities & Exchanges of SIX, commented: "We are happy to welcome our first new member in 2019, which adds to our exceptional mix of trading participants."

NZX: Issue Of Ordinary Shares And Performance Rights

Date 15/03/2019

Issue of ordinary shares and performance rights to employees of NZX Limited (NZX) and redemption of employee restricted shares

SGX And The Straits Times Partner To Enhance Investors’ Understanding And Use Of Equity Research Content

Date 15/03/2019

Singapore Exchange (SGX) and The Straits Times (ST) are rolling out an initiative to equip investors with a deeper understanding on the use of equity research tools.  

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Appointment Of Chief Sustainable Finance Officer

Date 15/03/2019

The FSA has appointed Satoshi Ikeda, Director of the International Affairs Office, as its Chief Sustainable Finance Officer.

ASIC Reports On Corporate Finance Regulation – July To December 2018

Date 15/03/2019

ASIC has published its tenth report on the regulation of corporate finance issues. The latest report covers the period from July to December 2018 and provides an update on specific focus areas for the next six months.