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KBC Asset Management Selects Axioma’s Risk Solutions For Equities - Belgium’s Largest Investment Manager To Implement Axioma’s Risk Management Engine And Portfolio Optimizer

Date 09/03/2017

Axioma, a leading provider of enterprise market risk and portfolio management solutions, has entered into an agreement with KBC Asset Management (KBC), to provide Belgium’s largest investment manager with a risk management and portfolio optimization solution.

Credit Agricole Corporate And Investment Bank Has Selected AxiomSL For Its FR 2052a And FBO Reporting To The Federal Reserve

Date 09/03/2017

AxiomSL, a global leader in risk management, regulatory compliance and data management for financial services, has announced that the New York Branch of Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank will use AxiomSL’s reporting software to complete reporting form FR 2052a and certain other Foreign Bank Organization (FBO) reporting to the Federal Reserve.

Nasdaq Dubai And Bourse De Tunis Sign MoU For Collaboration On Listings And Islamic Finance Solutions

Date 09/03/2017

Nasdaq Dubai and Bourse de Tunis have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration possibilities, including initiatives regarding existing and future issuers and listings on the two exchanges.

NN IP Includes Green Bonds In Recently Launched Sustainable Multi-Asset Fund

Date 09/03/2017

• NN IP includes Green Bonds in recently launched NN (L) Patrimonial Balanced European Sustainable sub-fund
• The inclusion of Green Bonds further enhances the sustainable profile of the fund by providing exposure to bond investments that have a direct and measurable impact on the environment

Financial Regulators Of Japan And UK Announce Exchange Of Letters On Co-operation Framework To Support Innovative FinTech Companies

Date 09/03/2017

The Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA) and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have exchanged letters on a Co-operation Framework to support innovative FinTech companies. This Exchange of Letters between the JFSA and the FCA will provide a regulatory referral system for Innovator Businesses from Japan and the UK seeking to enter the other’s market. The authority that receives an Innovator Business referral will provide support to the Innovator Businesses by reducing regulatory uncertainty and time to market. In addition, the Exchange of Letters will encourage the regulators to share information about financial services innovation in their respective markets, reduce barriers to entry in a new jurisdiction and further encourage innovation in both countries.

HKEX: Adjustment Of MTR Structured Products, Futures And Options

Date 09/03/2017

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has announced the arrangements for the adjustment to MTR Corporation Ltd (MTR) structured products, futures and options to account for MTR's second special dividend.

Malaysian Capital Market Grew To RM 2.84 Trillion In 2016 Amidst Global Uncertainties

Date 09/03/2017

The Malaysian capital market grew to RM2.84 trillion in 2016 with total capital raised amounting to RM98.5 billion, according to Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) in conjunction with the release of its annual report.

Broadridge Expands Its Global Post-Trade Control Solutions Through Acquisition Of Message Automation - Acquisition Extends Broadridge’s Regulatory And Compliance Capabilities For Capital Markets Firms And Investment Managers

Date 09/03/2017

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) announced today that it has extended its global post-trade control capabilities for sell-side and buy-side firms in capital markets through the acquisition of Message Automation Limited, a leading specialist provider of post-trade control solutions. The acquisition accelerates Broadridge’s ability to allow firms to transform their risk and compliance capabilities, particularly for complex asset classes where Message Automation is a proven leader. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Palestine Securities Exchange Monthly Investor Newsletter - February 2017

Date 09/03/2017

Click here to download the February edition of the PEX Monthly Investor Newsletter.

SIX Remains Firmly On Track In A Difficult Environment

Date 09/03/2017

SIX remained on track in 2016, continuing to hold its position in an increasingly challenging market environment. Operating income was up 1.5% and operating profit rose 2.9% to CHF 287.1 million. SIX generated earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of CHF 297.1 million and group profit of CHF 221.1 million, which was a good result following the strong comparative numbers, enhanced by one-off items, posted the previous year. The results showed SIX’s diversified business model, rigorous cost discipline and strategy implementation continue to pay off.