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FTSE China Index Series Quarterly Review

Date 29/11/2017

• Two additions to the FTSE China A50 Index in this review period
• Two additions to the FTSE China 50 Index

Bank Of England And UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Launch Next Phase Of Sterling Libor Transition Work

Date 29/11/2017

From January 2018, the market-led Working Group on Sterling Risk-Free Rates will have an extended mandate and broader participation.

FTSE UK Index Series Quarterly Review December 2017

Date 29/11/2017

• Smith (DS), Just Eat and Halma to join FTSE 100
• ConvaTec Group, Merlin Entertainments and Babcock International Group to enter FTSE 250 in rebalance

Euronext Expands Its Federal Model With The Acquisition Of The Irish Stock Exchange

Date 29/11/2017

Today, Euronext announces the acquisition of 100% of The Irish Stock Exchange plc (“ISE”), for €137 million[1].

ECB, ESMA And FSMA Seek Participants For Euro Risk-Free Rates Working Group

Date 29/11/2017

The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched a call for expressions of interest to participate in the Working Group on Euro Risk-Free Rates for the euro area. The call is also issued on behalf of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), and the European Commission.

TMX Group Prices Private Placement Offering Of C$300 Million 2.997% Senior Unsecured Debentures Due 2024

Date 29/11/2017

TMX Group Limited (“TMX Group”) today announced that it has priced a Canadian private placement offering (“the Offering”) of C$300 million aggregate principal amount of 2.997% Series D Senior Unsecured Debentures due December 11, 2024 (the “Debentures”) to accredited investors in Canada. The Debentures will be direct senior unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of TMX Group and will rank pari passu with all other senior unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness of TMX Group.

Finansinspektionen: Stability In The Financial System (2017:2)

Date 29/11/2017

The Swedish economy continues to be strong and interest rates are extremely low, which contributes to high asset prices and low risk premiums. As global interest rates rise in the future, there is a risk for an abrupt increase in risk premiums and a fall in asset prices, which could be stressful for the financial system.

MGEX Boasts Top 15 Day

Date 29/11/2017

MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), announces two new records in daily volume and daily electronic volume.

LSEG: ELITE Launches In South America

Date 29/11/2017

• ELITE, IMMC and FIEMG sign collaboration agreement to launch business support & capital raising programme in Brazil
• First ELITE partnership in South America
• Demonstrates LSEG’s commitment to strengthening ties with Latin America’s capital markets

Bursa Malaysia Aims To Promote Greater Business Efficacy, Elevate Governance Standards, And Enhance Disclosures And Transparency Of Listed Issuers Under The Amended Listing Requirements

Date 29/11/2017

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) today announced various enhancements to the Main Market and ACE Market Listing Requirements (collectively “Listing Requirements”) aimed at promoting greater business efficacy, while improving corporate governance practices and disclosures. The amendments are pursuant to the implementation of the Companies Act 2016 (CA 2016) and the launch of the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG) this year.