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Deutsche Börse: BNP Paribas Easy Launches Six New Smart Beta ETFs On Xetra - ETFs Offer Access To Risk Factor Strategies With A Focus On US And European Companies

Date 15/02/2017

Six new equity index funds issued by BNP Paribas Easy SICAV have been tradable via Xetra since Tuesday.

BME: MARF Registers A €25 Million Comercial Paper Programme By Teknia - Fifteenth Commercial Paper Programme In The Market

Date 15/02/2017

The Mercado Alternativo de Renta Fija (MARF) has registered a Commercial Paper Programme by Teknia Manufacturing Group with a maximum amount of €25 million, which will allow the company to tap the market again while at the same time exploring a new way of pushing forward with its process of growth and diversification of its short-term funding sources, following the €40 million Medium Term Notes Programme listed in MARF last June.

Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority: The Issuance Of CMA Board Resolution Approving The Corporate Governance Regulations

Date 15/02/2017

As part of the CMA efforts to develop the  capital market in Saudi Arabia as well as regulate and monitor the businesses and activities of entities subject to its supervision through issuing implementing regulations and rules governing the capital market in Saudi Arabia, and pursuant to the Capital Market Law issued by Royal Decree (M/30) dated 2/06/1424H., and based on the Companies Law issued by Royal Decree (M/3) dated 28/1/1437H., the CMA board has issued its Resolution stating the following:

Bank Of England Statement On The Next Steps Following The Discovery Of Traces Of Animal-Derived Products In £5 Polymer Banknotes

Date 15/02/2017

• The Bank recognises the concerns raised about the discovery of traces of tallow used in the production of its £5 polymer notes. Following detailed analysis and further work we are now able to provide an update to the public.
• As stated on 30 November 2016, the Bank was not aware of the presence of animal-derived products when it signed the contract with its supplier for the £5 and £10 banknote polymer.  When the Bank discovered the presence of these products, its first step was to alert the public and subsequently has been treating the concerns raised by members of the public with the utmost seriousness.  It has spoken to a number of groups to understand their concerns more fully.
• An extremely small amount of tallow is used in an early stage of the production process of polymer pellets, which are then used to create the base substrate for the £5 note. The Bank is continuing to work closely with banknote polymer suppliers to determine what alternatives might be available.
• Weighing the considerations below, the Bank has now concluded that it would be appropriate to keep the £5 polymer note in circulation and to issue the £10 polymer note as planned, in September. In reaching its decision, the Bank has given careful consideration to the possible alternative options for the current £5 note and the Jane Austen £10 polymer note.  In doing so, the Bank has considered: its responsibility to issue and maintain the supply of high quality and secure banknotes, its obligations under the Equality Act 2010, the concerns raised about the use of animal-derived products, the impact of any changes on firms that process and handle cash, the potential impact on our suppliers, and value for money for the taxpayer.
• Further information on the current status and plans for the Bank’s assessment is presented in the accompanying paper.  

FTI Consulting’s Global Shareholder Activism Map Illustrates The Growth Of Activist Investing Across The World - Nearly 350 Activist Campaigns Occurred Outside The United States In 2016, Compared To 70 In 2010

Date 15/02/2017

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN) published an update to its interactive Global Shareholder Activism Map, which shows that shareholder activism gained momentum and geographic breadth in 2016.

China Securities Regulatory Commission: 2017 National Securities And Futures Regulation Work Conference Held In Beijing

Date 15/02/2017

The 2017 National Securities and Futures Regulation Work Conference, held on February 10 at the organ of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), summed up the work of 2016, analyzed the current market situation and deployed the major tasks in 2017. Liu Shiyu, CSRC Party Chief and Chair delivered at the conference a speech entitled “consistently strengthening political awareness, awareness of overall situation, awareness of core leadership and awareness of uniformity (four-awarenesses), moving forward while maintaining stability, and rationally fueling the capital market’s reform, stability and development”

Euronext Partners With AX Trading To Launch Pan-European Block Trading MTF

Date 15/02/2017

• New approach to block trading with fairness, trust and user control at its core
• Strategic partnership with AX Trading, a US-based FinTech company and ECN
• Service will help market participants execute blocks safely in a broad range of securities, creating value for end users and corporates across Europe
• Europe’s first ‘proactive’ liquidity seeking venue scheduled for launch in mid-2017

CEO’s Speech At The Launch Of The Lagos Chapter Of Nigerians In The Square Mile At The Stock Exchange Building, Marina – Lagos, On February 15, 2017 - Delivered By Oscar N. Onyema OON

Date 15/02/2017

Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to welcome you to this historic moment, the formal launch of the Lagos Chapter of Nigerians in the Square Mile (NISM).

Euronext Launches New Collateral And Liquidity Risk Management Service

Date 15/02/2017

• Bringing together Collateral Transformation, Risk analytics and Inventory Management for all asset classes
• Providing direct access to financing markets and collateral upgrade opportunities for all market participants
• Reducing costs and introducing operational efficiencies
• Silo warrants on wheat and rapeseed will be introduced into the Euronext contract delivery mechanism later this year

BME Receives Mandate To Develop Project For The Modernisation Of The Algerian Stock Market - BME Exports Its Technology And Expertise

Date 15/02/2017

BME, in collaboration with AFI and ALMIS, has received a mandate to develop the "Project for the Modernisation of the Algerian Financial System", which consists of the analysis, design and implementation of IT platforms for the automation of the data systems of the institutions and market members.