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Video Statement By European Council EU27 Leaders following UK Brexit Notification Letter

Date 29/03/2017

Press statement by President Tusk

Statement By The European Council (Art. 50) On The UK Notification

Date 29/03/2017

Statement by the European Council 

Today, the European Council received a letter from the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, notifying the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union. This notification follows the referendum of 23 June 2016 and starts the withdrawal process under Article 50 of the Treaty. We regret that the United Kingdom will leave the European Union, but we are ready for the process that we now will have to follow.

UK Prime Minister’s Letter To Donald Tusk Triggering Article 50

Date 29/03/2017

Prime Minister Theresa May has written to European Council President Donald Tusk to notify him of the UK’s intention to leave the EU.

European Commission: Statement By Commissioner Vestager On Decision To Block The Proposed Merger Between Deutsche Börse And London Stock Exchange Group

Date 29/03/2017

Today, the Commission has decided to prohibit the proposed merger between Deutsche Börse and the London Stock Exchange Group.

Securities Commission Malaysia Charges Three Individuals For Insider Trading Of PacificMas Bhd Shares

Date 29/03/2017

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today charged three individuals for insider trading offences under section 188 of the Capital Market and Services Act 2007 (CMSA).

UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, Statement On Triggering Article 50

Date 29/03/2017

The Prime Minister, Theresa May, is to make a statement in the House of Commons on Wednesday 29 March 2017 on triggering Article 50.

Donald Tusk: Article 50 Triggered

Date 29/03/2017

1. Donald Tusk‏Verified account @eucopresident  3m3 minutes ago

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Comment From Steve Grob, Director Of Strategy At Fidessa On Article 50 And Financial Markets Impact

Date 29/03/2017

On the markets and trading technology:

“Article 50 is part of a broader global phenomenon of nationalism that is breaking out globally. This has profound effects on financial markets as the concept of a single global financial marketplace looks more fragile than ever. Nevertheless in the real world financial market participants need to trade and operate globally. To do so, they need access to real global networks that allow them to deal in whatever market required while normalising any differences between regions including the growing inconsistencies between regulations.”

ESMA Appoints New Chair To Supervisory Convergence Standing Committee

Date 29/03/2017

The Board of Supervisors of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has appointed João Sousa Gião,, Member of the Board of Directors of the Comissão do mercado de valores mobiliários (CMVM) of Portugal to serve as the chair of the Supervisory Convergence Standing Committee.

FlexTrade Appoints Vishal Pandya Chief Operating Officer

Date 29/03/2017

FlexTrade Systems (@FlexTrade), a global leader in multi-asset execution and order management systems, today announced the appointment of Vishal Pandya as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this newly created position, Pandya will serve as a member of FlexTrade’s executive leadership team and have overall responsibility for the performance and development of the company.