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EBA Finds German Waiver On Covered Bonds Justified

Date 11/04/2017

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today an Opinion addressed to the German Federal Financial Services Supervisory Authority (BaFin) following the Competent Authority's notification of its decision to introduce a partial waiver of Article 129 (1)(c) of the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR), which specifies the conditions for the eligibility of covered bonds in relation to risk weight preferential treatment. Given the significant potential concentration problem in Germany, the EBA is of the opinion that the application of a partial waiver is adequately justified.

Restructuring Of REITs And Closed End Funds Listed On The Nigerian Stock Exchange

Date 11/04/2017

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“The Exchange” or “NSE”) is pleased to notify the market about its proposed changes to the framework regarding the trading of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs); and Closed End Funds listed on The Exchange.

World Federation Of Exchanges Looks Ahead To 34th IOMA Clearing & Derivatives Conference In Frankfurt

Date 11/04/2017

The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), which represents more than 200 market infrastructure providers including exchanges and CCPs, will hold its 34th IOMA Clearing & Derivatives Conference next week.  The invitation-only event will take place from 19-21 April 2017, in Frankfurt, Germany.

BSE: Revision Of Scrips In Trade To Trade Segment – Inclusions In ‘T’ And ‘XT’ Groups

Date 11/04/2017

As a part of Surveillance measures and based on the extant SEBI framework, the Exchanges transfer various securities for settlement on a Trade-to-Trade basis. The criteria for shifting securities to/from for settlement on trade to trade basis is decided in consultation with SEBI and applied uniformly across the stock exchanges and reviewed periodically.

Moscow Exchange Trading Schedule For May-June Holidays

Date 11/04/2017

During public holidays in May and June 2017, Moscow Exchange markets will operate as follows:

29 April-1 May, 6-9 May and 10-12 June are non-trading days for all markets.

2-5 May, 10 May and 13 June are regular trading days.

HKEX Welcomes SFC Statement On Listing Of Infrastructure Project Companies

Date 11/04/2017

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) welcomes the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)'s statement today (Tuesday) on the listing of infrastructure project companies based in developing markets, including those falling within the Belt and Road Initiative.

Nasdaq Signs New Market Technology Deal With Hong Kong Exchanges And Clearing Limited - HKEX To Upgrade Derivatives Market Platform To Nasdaq Financial Framework Architecture For Trading, Clearing And Real-Time Risk Management

Date 11/04/2017

Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced a new agreement with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) to upgrade the technological infrastructure of Hong Kong’s main derivatives market, including trading, clearing and real-time risk management technologies. The agreement also extends the existing relationship for an additional five years. HKEX and Nasdaq have been technology partners since 1994. 

Thomson Reuters Helps Drive Greater Accessibility To Quantitative Analysis For Buy-Side With Launch Of QA Point Powered By Elsen - Cloud-Based QA Point Enables Portfolio Managers To More Quickly Add Backtest Analytics Into Fund Management

Date 11/04/2017

Thomson Reuters has launched QA Point, a cloud-based application that enables asset managers to utilize quantitative approaches in making investing decisions, designed to assist in creating increased productivity, better results, and accelerated internal collaboration among investment professionals.  QA Point utilizes a point-and-click interface and access to Thomson Reuters content, all with fast performance.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Issues Statement On Listing Of Infrastructure Project Companies

Date 11/04/2017

There is a high level of interest in the investment return potential of infrastructure projects based in developing markets. For example, the Belt and Road Initiative (Note 1) is a strategy by the Central Government to promote connectivity and long-term development in a region spanning Asia, Africa and Europe. Development banks and others have pointed to the need to mobilise large pools of savings, including those in Asia, to close a significant infrastructure financing gap. Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to facilitate infrastructure investment initiatives, such as Belt and Road, through its capital markets.

EEX To Launch Power Futures For Germany - Product Offers Long-Term Solution For A Potential Split Of The German-Austrian Price Zone

Date 11/04/2017

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) will launch financially settled power futures for Germany against the background of a possible split of the German-Austrian price zone. The new products will be available for exchange trading and trade registration as of 25 April 2017 and will provide additional trading and hedging opportunities compared to the existing Phelix Futures product suite. The product offering will comprise base and peak contracts with a monthly, quarterly and yearly maturity. The new German power futures will be settled against the common German-Austrian Day-Ahead auction price until the potential split and, in case it becomes effective, against a local German Day-Ahead auction price thereafter.