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S&P Global Ratings’ Global Structured Finance Outlook 2018: Volume Could Reach $1 Trillion If Steady Economic Conditions Persist

Date 04/01/2018

Click here to download S&P Global Ratings’ Global Structured Finance Outlook for 2018, which finds that the total volume of SF issuance could reach $1 trillion if current conditions persist.  The relevant European section can be found on pages 21-24.

FTSE Russell Appoints New Japan Country Head

Date 04/01/2018

• Seiji Ishii appointed Managing Director, Japan for FTSE Russell
• Will assume overall responsibility for managing client relationships and leading business development in Japan
• Will work closely with FTSE Russell’s global management team to develop the Group’s multi-asset capabilities

NEX Markets Volumes - December 2017

Date 04/01/2018

NEX Markets Volumes - December 2017

Commcise Expands US Business Development Team - Regulatory Demand For Commission Management Transparency Solutions Drives Company Growth

Date 04/01/2018

Commcise, the award-winning provider of integrated commission management, research evaluation and reporting solutions for investment management firms, is delighted to announce the arrival of Melissa Umans as Director of Business Development in the New York Office. In this newly created role, Melissa will focus on growing existing relationships and expanding the Commcise presence in the US.

New Year's Message From Japan Exchange Group, Group CEO Kiyota

Date 04/01/2018

I would like to wish everyone a happy new year. As we usher in 2018, I would like to offer my warmest greetings and wish everyone health and prosperity for the year.

First, allow me to take a look back at market conditions in 2017. 

Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Final Settlement Prices Of Cash-Settled Oil Futures December 2017 Contracts

Date 04/01/2018

Final settlement prices for cash-settled oil futures December 2017 contracts are as follows:

(Yen/kl)
Platts cash-settled Dubai Crude Oil  43,780
Cash-settled Barge Gasoline          58,580
Cash-settled Lorry Gasoline          59,140
Platts cash-settled Barge Kerosene   60,340
Platts cash-settled Lorry Kerosene   60,820
Platts cash-settled Barge Gas Oil    60,070
Platts cash-settled Lorry Gas Oil    58,750

Tokyo Financial Exchange Trading Volume In December 2017 And Year 2017

Date 04/01/2018

１．Trading Volume in December 2017

(1) Interest Rate Futures contracts

The trading volume of Three-month Euroyen futures was 138,573 ( + 54.1% MoM / - 18.9% YoY ) and its average daily volume was 6,599 . 

ASX Monthly Activity Report - December 2017

Date 04/01/2018

Listings and Capital Raisings

• In December 2017, total capital raised was $12.3 billion, up 89% on the previous corresponding period (pcp). 
• In calendar year 2017, 143 new listed entities listed, compared to 133 in calendar year 2016. Total capital raised in calendar year 2017 totalled $64.0 billion, compared to $60.9 billion in calendar year 2016.

New Year Message from Takamichi Hamada, President & CEO, Tokyo Commodity Exchange

Date 04/01/2018

In 2017, Japan’s well-balanced economic growth continued. Business conditions are improving in a  positive economic cycle with increasing profits leading to greater expenditures. In geopolitics, North Korea and the Middle East created waves during the year and expectations for U.S. interest rate increases bolstered the value of the dollar. As a result, TOCOM's leading Gold and Platinum contracts had historically low volatility.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 03/01/2018

Corrections for the options and futures combined Legacy and Disaggregated commitment reports dated December 26, 2017 for NYMEX contract market Eur Style Natural Gas Options (CFTC ID 02365U) were made today