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QE Index, QE Al Rayan Islamic Index And QE All Share Constituents April 1st 2017

Date 13/03/2017

One Of Bitcoin’s Biggest Funds Just Brought On An Etf Industry Power Player: Global Advisors Names ETF Industry Veteran Laurent Kssis As Interim Managing Director Of Bitcoin ETN Issuer, XBT Provider AB

Date 13/03/2017

Global Advisors (Jersey) is announcing ETF industry veteran, Laurent Kssis, as interim managing director of XBT Provider AB: issuer of world’s only publicly listed bitcoin Exchange Traded Note (ETN).

CFTC Extends Comment Period On Proposed Capital Requirements Of Swap Dealers And Major Swap Participants

Date 13/03/2017

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today that it is extending the comment period on its proposed capital requirements applicable to swap dealers and major swap participants for an additional 60 days. The original comment period was to expire March 16, 2017. (See CFTC Press Release 7494-16, Dec. 2, 2016). As extended, the comment period will expire on May 15, 2017.

SIX Securities Services Receives Approval To Launch Its Trade Repository For Switzerland

Date 13/03/2017

Having received approval from FINMA as an official Swiss derivative trade repository, SIX Securities Services is set to launch its central trade repository in Switzerland – the SIX Trade Repository.

LCG To Launch New TV Ad Featuring World No.3 Stan Wawrinka

Date 13/03/2017

London Capital Group (LCG), a leading online brokerage firm, is set to unveil its new TV advertising campaign featuring Swiss tennis champion, Stan Wawrinka. 

First Green Bond Lists On Borsa Italiana

Date 13/03/2017

• Borsa Italiana launches new green bond segment
• ENEL FINANCE INTERNATIONAL N.V. €1.25 billion green bond issue is the first to list on the new Italian segment
• Builds on LSEG’s commitment to developing a comprehensive green product offering

SIX Swiss Exchange - February 2017: Slight Decrease In Turnover

Date 13/03/2017

Tehran Stock Exchange Iranian New Year (Nowruz) Holidays

Date 13/03/2017

Tehran Stock Exchange will be closed from Sunday 19 March 2017 due to Iranian New Year (Nowruz) holidays.

World Federation Of Exchanges Responds To FSB’s Consultative Document On CCP Resolution & Resolution Planning

Date 13/03/2017

The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), which represents more than 200 market infrastructure providers including exchanges and CCPs, has responded to a consultative document from the Financial Stability Board (“FSB”) related to CCP Resolution & Resolution Planning.

DFM Company Shareholders Approve 2016 Financial Statements - The Shareholders Elect Company’s New Board Of Directors For A 3 Years Term

Date 13/03/2017

The shareholders of Dubai Financial Market Company (PJSC) have approved the Balance Sheet and Income Statement for the financial year ending 31 December 2016, during the Annual General Meeting held on Monday, 13 March 2017. DFM shareholders ratified the Board of Director’s report on the company’s performance and its financial position for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2016, the external auditor’s report and the Fatwa and Sharia’a Supervisory Board report.