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CME Group Expands FX Offering With Launch Of FX Monthly Futures Contracts

Date 05/01/2017

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced the expansion of the foreign exchange (FX) offering with six FX monthly futures contracts. These new contracts provide FX market participants with access to the front months of the FX forward curve with the capital and operational benefits of trading listed futures. FX monthly futures are scheduled for trading on Monday, February 27, 2017 and will be listed on Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) subject to regulatory review.

Borsa Istanbul: BIST Sustainability Index, The List Of Companies Subject To Assessment In 2017 Has Been Revised

Date 05/01/2017

According to the Article 5 of BIST Sustainability Index Ground Rules, the list of companies subject to assessment has been determined. The list of companies subject to assessment, which is composed of 63 companies including BIST 50 Index consituents and voluntary BIST 100 Index constituents, is in the attached document.

Amman Stock Exchange: Non Jordanian Investment During The Year 2016

Date 05/01/2017

The total value of shares that were bought by non-Jordanian investors during the year 2016 was JD666.5 million, representing 28.6% of the overall trading value, while the value of shares sold by them amounted to JD429.4 million. As a result, the net of non-Jordanian investments during the year 2016 showed an increase by JD237.1 million, compared to an increase by JD10.6 million for the year 2015.

Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Message From The President & CEO

Date 05/01/2017

Japan’s economy saw some positive turns in 2016. The Bank of Japan’s negative interest policy and increased public spending led to positive growth in real GDP. Towards the end of the year, stock prices rose and the yen weakened against dollar – the “Trump effect”- supported expectations for improved corporate sector performance. Commodity markets experienced quiet stretches in summer into autumn, but saw increased activity after the Brexit vote in June and the U.S. presidential election in November. TOCOM volume increased significantly compared to the prior year.

Tokyo Financial Exchange: Trading Volume In December 2016 And Year 2016

Date 04/01/2017

Trading Volume in December   2016

The trading volume of Three-month Euroyen futures in December was 170,811 ( - 24.1% MoM / - 3.7% YoY) and its average daily volume was 8,134 . 

ASX Group Monthly Activity Report – December 2016

Date 04/01/2017

The value of ASX-listed stocks, as measured by the All Ordinaries Index, rose 3.9% in December 2016. This performance was lower than some major markets, including Germany up 7.9%, the UK up 5.3%, and Japan up 4.4% but stronger than the US up 1.8%. Declines were observed in Hong Kong down 3.5% and Singapore down 0.8%.

Nasdaq Holds Fourth Quarter 2016 Investor Conference Call

Date 04/01/2017

Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) has scheduled its Fourth Quarter 2016 results announcement.

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 04/01/2017

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available.

U.S. Justice Department: Foreign Currency Exchange Dealer Pleads Guilty To Antitrust Conspiracy - First Individual Plea In Ongoing Investigation

Date 04/01/2017

A foreign currency exchange (FX) dealer pleaded guilty to participating in a price-fixing conspiracy in the FX market, the Justice Department announced today.  

CFTC Financial Data For Futures Commission Merchants Update - Financial Data For FCMs

Date 04/01/2017

Futures commission merchants (FCMs) and retail foreign exchange dealers (RFEDs) must file monthly financial reports with the CFTC's Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO) within 17 business days after the end of the month. Selected financial information from these reports is published below. The most recent month-end information generally is added within 12 business days after FCMs and RFEDs file their reports, but occasionally may be added later. For example:  The 17th business day filing “due date" for February 28, 2015 financial reports was March 25, 2015.  The 12 business day target for posting these data was April 10, 2015.