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Tradeweb Markets To Provide The First Offshore Electronic Bond Trading Platform In The Establishment Of Bond Connect

Date 26/06/2017

Tradeweb Markets, a leading global marketplace for electronic fixed income, derivatives and ETF trading, announced that following an extensive period of engagement, it is the first offshore trading platform to connect with China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS), to become the main trading interface for offshore investors to access Bond Connect.

Dubai Financial Services Authority Holiday Notification

Date 26/06/2017

To mark the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, the DFSA offices will be closed from Sunday, 25th June to Tuesday, 27th June. Work will resume on Wednesday, 28th June 2017.

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Eighth Issue Of The GLOPAC Newsletter

Date 26/06/2017

The Global Financial Partnership Center (GLOPAC) announces the eighth issue of the GLOPAC Newsletter. Please see the GLOPAC Newsletter (vol.8) (PDF:220KB) for details.

Nasdaq Closing Cross Calculates Russell US Indexes Reconstitution For The 14th Consecutive Year - A New Record $28.9 Billion Traded At The Closing Cross In A Russell Reconstitution

Date 24/06/2017

Nasdaq (Symbol: NDAQ) today announced the Nasdaq Closing Cross was used for the 14th consecutive year to rebalance Nasdaq-listed securities in the entire family of  Russell US Indexes, part of leading global index provider FTSE Russell, during its annual reconstitution. More than 972 million shares representing a record $28.9 billion were executed in the Nasdaq Closing Cross in 0.861 seconds across some 2,499 Nasdaq-listed stocks. The previous record for dollars traded at the closing cross in a Russell reconstitution was $21.1 billion in 2015.

In Response To CalPERS Lawsuit, IAC Abandons Plan To Issue Non-Voting Stock

Date 24/06/2017

In direct response to legal action taken by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, IAC/InterActiveCorp and its chairman Barry Diller ended their efforts to create a new class of non-voting IAC stock. The proposed change would have diluted the voting power of shareowners and effectively secured Diller's control over the company indefinitely.

CBOE Holdings Plans Listing Of Altice USA (ATUS) Options

Date 23/06/2017

• Expected to Start Trading on Friday, June 30
• Listing on CBOE, C2, BZX and EDGX Exchanges Planned

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 23/06/2017

The current reports for the week of June 20, 2017 are now available.

TOM MTF Weekly Statistics Week 25, 2017

Date 23/06/2017

Click here to download the weekly statistics update of TOM MTF for week 25, 2017.

Decisions Taken By The Governing Council Of The ECB (In Addition o Decisions Setting Interest Rates)

Date 23/06/2017

External communication

ESCB support to the Foreign Exchange Global Code of Conduct

On 25 May 2017 the ECB issued a press release approved by the Governing Council and the General Council of the ECB welcoming the publication of the Foreign Exchange Global Code of Conduct. All the members of the European System of Central Banks, i.e. the ECB and the national central banks of all EU Member States, thereby confirmed their strong commitment to supporting and promoting adherence to the Code in their respective jurisdictions, which together play a key role in the global FX market. In particular, they will adhere to the principles of the Code when acting as FX market participants and likewise expect their regular FX trading counterparties to adhere to the Code.

Mandatory Notification Of Trades - Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA

Date 23/06/2017

In connection with a monthly share savings plan for employees of subsidiaries, Oslo Børs VPS Holding has sold a total of 2909 shares. New holding is 20549 shares. Employees paid a share price of NOK 110,- per share, but were allowed a discount of 20% on purchases up to NOK 2500.