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Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Court Of Appeal Dismisses Leave Application Of Citron Research’s Andrew Left

Date 13/01/2017

The Court of Appeal has dismissed Mr Andrew Left’s application for leave to appeal against the determination of the Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT) on questions of fact.

BME - Spanish Stock Exchange: The IBEX 35® Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

Date 13/01/2017

• It has become the national and international benchmark of the Spanish Stock Exchange and it has become the underlying asset for a multitude of financial products
• Since its creation in 1992, its return has reached 255% and its average yearly return 6.82%

Thomson Reuters Launches Davos World Economic Forum News And Analysis App For Eikon Users - Davos App In Eikon Provides Single-Location Access To News, Analysis, Economic And Financial Data From Across Thomson Reuters

Date 13/01/2017

Thomson Reuters has launched a World Economic Forum (WEF) app on its flagship desktop product Eikon, a one-stop location for market data, news, and analysis leading up to and through the 2017 WEF in Davos, being held January 17-20.

SIX Swiss Exchange: Key Figures 2016: Return To Normal Levels

Date 13/01/2017

London Stock Exchange: AIM Reaches £100 Billion Raised Mark

Date 13/01/2017

• AIM the world’s most successful growth market, reaches £100 billion raised through IPO and Secondary issues in it’s 22nd year
• Since 1995, more than 3,500 UK and international companies have joined AIM to raise growth capital
• New AIM companies in 2016 up 39 per cent post-IPO; raised record average of £30m
• Market maturity demonstrated in development over the last ten 

Belfius Bank Awarded ‘Nº 1 Bond Finance House Of The Year’ By Euronext For The Fourth Consecutive Year

Date 13/01/2017

On 12 January 2017, Belfius was awarded ‘Nº 1 Bond Finance House of the Year’ for the fourth successive year by Euronext. This prestigious award was presented to Belfius at a ceremony attended by Belgian Finance Minister Johan Van Overtveldt and confirms the strategic role played by the bank in providing alternative financing solutions to its clients on the bond market.  In 2016 Belfius increased its market share to 86% in the public and semi-public sector, confirming its position as market leader. Belfius also increased its market share to 58% for new long-term issues for Belgian companies.

Ipreo Investor Access Expands Issuer Reach And Currency - Within Days Of First Use Investors And Banks Have Expanded The Coverage Of Ipreo's Investor Access Solution To An Asian Issuer In Euros

Date 13/01/2017

Ipreo, a leading global provider of market intelligence and productivity solutions to financial services and corporate professionals, announced the successful expansion of Investor Access. A 5-year EUR-denominated EMTN transaction was executed for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group yesterday, representing the first Investor Access deal in Euros.

Distinguished American Economist Charles Engel Appointed MAS Term Professor At National University Of Singapore

Date 13/01/2017

The National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have jointly appointed American economist Professor Charles Engel, internationally recognised for his research on exchange rates, as the MAS Term Professor in Economics and Finance from 16 to 20 January 2017. Professor Engel will be hosted by the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences’ Department of Economics and the Economic Policy Group at the MAS during the term of the Professorship.

Dalian Commodity Exchange Issues Amendments To “Bylaws” And “DCE Trading Rules”

Date 13/01/2017

The notice issued by Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) on January 9 announced the amendments to the “Bylaws of Dalian Commodity Exchange” (Bylaws) and the “Trading Rules of Dalian Commodity Exchange” (Trading Rules). According to the notice, the amendments to the “Bylaws” and the “Trading Rules” have been discussed and adopted by the 6th general meeting of DCE and approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC). The amendments shall come into effect as from the date of issuance.

CFTC Unanimously Approves Proposal To Amend Recordkeeping Requirements

Date 12/01/2017

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today unanimously approved proposed amendments to Regulation 1.31. The proposed amendments would modernize and make technology-neutral the form and manner in which regulatory records must be kept, as well as rationalize the rule text for ease of understanding.