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CME Is World’s Most Valuable Exchange Brand For Sixth Year Running

Date 14/02/2019

• CME continues to dominate as world’s most valuable exchange brand, with brand value of US$1.9 billion
• US exchanges account for four of top five in ranking
• ICE expansion improves brand value, up 35% to US$1.1 billion
• Germany’s Eurex only brand to decline in brand value, but remains in top 10
• NYSE is sector’s strongest brand, scoring 78.6 out of 100 

Moscow Exchange Completes Development Of Platform For Online Bank Deposits

Date 14/02/2019

Moscow Exchange is pleased to announce the completion of the development phase of its electronic platform for remote opening of deposit accounts as part of the Bank of Russia’s Marketplace project. The platform will be made available to clients after necessary legislative amendments are passed.    

Court Dismisses Judicial Review Application Against Hong Kong’s Securities And Futures Commission

Date 14/02/2019

The Court of First Instance has dismissed a judicial review application brought by a SFC-licensed corporation and its responsible officer (applicants) against the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in connection with an investigation of a suspected market manipulation in the shares of a Japan-listed company.

SET Appoints New EVP In Charge Of Information Technology Development

Date 14/02/2019

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has appointed Nat Luengnaruemitchai as its new Executive Vice President, Head of Information Technology Development Group, Information Technology Division, effective February 16, 2019.

Vienna Stock Exchange First European Stock Exchange With Status As EU Benchmark Administrator

Date 14/02/2019

Vienna Stock Exchange has become the first European exchange to be admitted as a registered benchmark administrator. This is the name given to a natural or legal person who has control (decision on the creation, quality, composition,...) over an index. From 1 January 2020, financial institutions that use indices as underlying assets for derivatives and structured products will have to rely on indices of an EU benchmark administrator. The successful registration confirms the high transparency and quality of the more than 130 tradable indices of Vienna Stock Exchange. The indices of Vienna Stock Exchange already met the strictest European and global regulatory standards.

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Publication Of The “Report On The Development Of Regulations For Financial Institutions Regarding Data Utilization” By The “Study Group On The Financial System” Under The Financial System Council

Date 14/02/2019

The “Study Group on the Financial System” under the Financial System Council (chairman: Shinsaku IWAHARA, Professor of Law, Waseda Law School) has been exploring a regulatory framework that fits the future forms of financial services.

Dalian Commodity Exchange Launches “New Grain Bank” Pilot For “Agriculture, Rural Areas & Rural Residents”

Date 14/02/2019

For the functioning of the futures market and to guarantee the income of rural residents and solve the storage, grain selling and financing issues of rural residents in producing areas, Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) has come up with a new idea. On January 25, DCE issued a notice on piloting the “New Grain Bank”.

Investec Bank Plc Lists Their First Structured Product On Nasdaq Helsinki

Date 14/02/2019

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announces that a structured product called Autocall Suomi Takuukuponki will be listed on Nasdaq Helsinki today. Autocall Suomi Takuukuponki is issued by Investec Bank plc and arranged by Garantum. Autocall Suomi Takuukuponki is the first structured product issued by Investec Bank on Nasdaq Helsinki, and it is listed under ISIN code FI4000354303.

ASX Ltd Half-Year Media Release

Date 14/02/2019

• Strong result amid market volatility – statutory NPAT up 6.8% to $246.1m ]Continued growth in earnings per share – statutory EPS up 6.7% to 127.1 cents 
• On a like-for-like accounting basis NPAT1 up 10.2% and EPS up 10.1% 
• Solid performance in all major businesses and increased interest income drove higher shareholder returns – interim dividend up 6.7% to 114.4 cents per share 
• Investing in technology, risk management and operational infrastructure to strengthen foundations and create opportunities for growth that leverage ASX’s core competencies

Japan's Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission Annual Report 2017/2018

Date 14/02/2019

The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission (SESC) is a consultative body consisting of a Chairman and two Commissioners and the Executive Bureau incorporated in the Financial Services Agency (FSA). Its mission is to ensure the fairness and transparency of Japan’s capital markets, protect investors, contribute to their sound development and support sustainable economic growth.