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Leading Index Finds London Number One – TheCityUK Warns Against Complacency

Date 26/03/2018

In response to the Z/YEN Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 23) released today, Miles Celic, Chief Executive Officer, TheCityUK, said,

It’s great news that London continues to be recognised as the world's leading international financial centre. This underlines the strength and breadth of the ecosystem, financial infrastructure and globally competitive offering.

“That said, we cannot afford the self-indulgence of complacency. Other financial centres, particularly those in North America and Asia are increasingly competitive and will continue to vie for a greater share of global business. If we falter, they will make up the ground on us fast.

“With no other European centre in the top 15, London’s offering continues to be a critical part of wider European competitiveness, underlining the need for a Brexit deal that keeps markets open and efficient, and which does not needlessly damage European economic growth.”

"We Are Reaping The Benefits" - In A Video Interview, Tony Shaw, Director London Office SIX Swiss Exchange, Talks About The Start Of The Year Regarding Volumes And Regulatory Changes

Date 26/03/2018

After a very successful year 2017 with growing volumes and an increase in market share, SIX Swiss Exchange also registered a strong start in 2018. At the end of February, overall year-on-year trading turnover saw an increase of 8.7% to reach close to CHF 250 billion - of which CHF 200 billion were traded in equities, up by 10%.

Cboe Europe Signs Saxo Bank As New Indices Customer

Date 26/03/2018

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE | Nasdaq: CBOE), one of the world’s largest exchange holding companies, today announced that Saxo Bank, the online trading and investment specialist, has signed a licence agreement to utilise 15 Cboe European national benchmark indices, including its FR 40, DE 30 and CH 20 indices. Saxo Bank plans to utilise the Indices for benchmarking against European markets and the creation of original products. Cboe’s indices are also expected to be available in real-time and with historical charts to clients via the online Saxo Trader platform.

Cinnober Appoints New Chief Technology Officer And Head Of Sales

Date 26/03/2018

Cinnober is pleased to announce that it has appointed Hans Sjöberg as new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Taraneh Derayati as new Head of Sales. 

Bursa Malaysia: Top Brokers And Market Intermediaries To Be Recognised At Bursa Excellence Awards 2017 - Driving Excellence, Celebrating Success

Date 26/03/2018

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”) will host the annual “Bursa Excellence Awards 2017” to recognise the achievements of brokers and market intermediaries in 2017. Set to be held on 29 March 2018, the event will be graced by Finance Minister II, Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. 

Shanghai Stock Exchange: "DIDI" Supply Chain Finance Assets-backed Securities Plan Approved

Date 26/03/2018

CITIC Securities - DIDI assets-backed plan received a no-objection letter from the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) on March 19, thus making it the supply chain finance assets-backed securities product supporting transportation in China. As an effective combination of internet technology and supply chain in the field of assets securitization, it has offered financial innovation for the internet technology to serve the development of real economy, the financing of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the day-to-day livelihood of the public.

Modex Launches Smart Contract Marketplace, Tackling The 'Last Mile' Adoption Problem For The Blockchain

Date 26/03/2018

Modex has launched its first fully functional product alpha, bringing to the market the World's First App Store for the Blockchain. Modex's Smart Contract Marketplace aims to tackle the 'last mile' adoption problem that will bring blockchain technology into daily use for everyone, by facilitating access to multi-protocol smart contracts.

FEAS: MSM's Representative Allan Al Naabi Speaks About The MSM's New Website And Its Features

Date 26/03/2018

FEAS Deputy Secretary General Ms. Armenuhi Hovakimyan speaks with the Head of Division of Muscat Securities Market Publicity and Dissemination Information Center Mr. Allan Al Naabi about the MSM's new website and its features. 

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Identifies Continued Deficiencies In Sponsor Work

Date 26/03/2018

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today issued a circular urging licensed corporations carrying out sponsor work to critically review and enhance their systems and controls following a thematic inspection of sponsors which found deficiencies in standards of conduct, due diligence practices as well as internal systems and controls.

Shanghai Stock Exchange: CICC-Guicheng Farming-benefiting Micro-credit Asset-backed Program Approved

Date 26/03/2018

CICC-Guicheng farming-benefiting micro-credit asset-backed program of RMB4 billion received a no-objection letter from the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) on March 20, making it the 1st asset-backed securities product for revitalizing rural areas and supporting poverty relief in China. It represents an effective combination of farming-benefiting policies with "blood-making" poverty relief in asset securitization and offers financial innovation for urban and rural low-income groups, disadvantaged groups, rural poverty-stricken groups and entrepreneurial farmers to realize self-reliance and overcome poverty through scientific and technological financial services.