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ETFGI Reports ETFs/ETPs Listed Globally Gathered Record Inflows Of 62 Billion US Dollars And Assets Reached A New High Of 3.689 Trillion US Dollars At The End Of January 2017

Date 14/02/2017

ETFGI, the leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed globally reached a new record high of US$3.689 trillion at the end January 2017 surpassing the prior record of US$3.546 trillion set at the end of December 2016.  

ESMA Writes To European Commission On MiFID II Systematic Internalisers Operating Broker Crossing Networks

Date 14/02/2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has written to the European Commission to raise its concern over the potential establishment of networks of systematic internalisers (SIs) by investment firms to circumvent certain MIFID II obligations; in particular, the requirements for investment firms operating internal matching systems and executing client orders on a multilateral basis to be authorised as trading venues, and the trading obligation for shares.

Cinnober Forms Management Team For New Subsidiary, Patrick Tessier Joins As COO - Appoints Chief Operating Officer With Extensive Experience At Global Investment Banks

Date 14/02/2017

Cinnober recently announced the establishment of a new subsidiary that will provide real-time post-trade technology and services to investment banks. The new subsidiary will modernize client clearing operations, a business area tightly squeezed by new regulatory obligations, higher capital requirements, and high spending on legacy IT infrastructures.

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Exchange Of Letters On Co-Operation In The Area Of Banking Supervision With The Central Bank Of The Islamic Republic Of Iran (CBI)

Date 14/02/2017

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) exchanged the Letters on co-operation in the area of banking supervision with the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran (CBI) on February 12, 2017.

• Letters on co-operation in the area of banking supervision (English) (PDF:7,792KB)

Abu Dhabi Global Market Joins FinTech-Leader EquiChain’s Market Infrastructure Group

Date 14/02/2017

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre in Abu Dhabi, is pleased to be a member partner of the industry working group (the Market Infrastructure Group) established by Equichain, a London-based FinTech company. This Group, comprising global industry

A Record Of 85 Teams Took Part In NUS-SGX Stock Pitch Competition 2017

Date 14/02/2017

Three teams each from Singapore Management University (SMU), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National University of Singapore (NUS) emerged as winners of the NUS-SGX Stock Pitch Competition finals held last night in Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) auditorium.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Reviews Effectiveness Of UK Primary Capital Markets

Date 14/02/2017

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published a Discussion Paper which seeks feedback on how the UK primary capital markets can most effectively meet the needs of issuers and investors.

Solactive, Lyxor And The Climate Bonds Initiative Announce The Launch Of The Solactive Green Bond EUR USD IG Index - Providing Exposure To Investment Grade Green Bond Market For The First Time

Date 14/02/2017

Solactive AG, Lyxor Asset Management UK LLP and the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) are excited to announce the release of the Solactive Green Bond EUR USD IG Index, the first index allowing investors to capture the performance of investment grade labelled green bonds that are denominated in EUR and USD. The index combines Climate Bonds global green bonds data capabilities with Solactive’s expertise in index development and calculation. The index is licensed to Lyxor International Asset Management.

Data Supplier For The «SP Portfolio Optimizer» App - SIX Structured Products Exchange Supplies The Data For The Industry Association's Newly Launched "SP Portfolio Optimizer" App

Date 14/02/2017

The Swiss Structured Products Association (SSPA), working in close collaboration with swissQuant, has developed the customized "SP Portfolio Optimizer" app, which shows investors and customer advisors the added value of having structured products in the portfolio in a simple and understandable way. The customer portfolio is illustrated both visually and statistically. Users of the app can simulate various model portfolios with different market scenarios, both historically and with current values and prices. Simulating a wide range of complex scenarios results in a transfer of knowledge, which, in turn, helps make the use of structured products easier to understand.

Central Bank Authorizing Foreigners To Open IR Rial Accounts In Iran

Date 14/02/2017

Based on a recent directive by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), the Iranian commercial banks are authorized to open IR Rial bank accounts for foreign individuals and institutions.