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EDHEC-Risk Institute A Growing Interest From Investors In Smart Beta ETFs With More Requirements And Challenges To Address

Date 29/09/2016

In a survey of investment professionals conducted as part of the Amundi ETF, Indexing & Smart Beta research chair at EDHEC-Risk Institute on “ETF and Passive Investment Strategies”, EDHEC-Risk Institute has solicited the specific views of 180 European ETF investors on “smart beta” exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This questionnaire has given rise to a study entitled “Investor Perceptions about Smart Beta ETFs”.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority: Former Investment Portfolio Manager Charged With Insider Dealing

Date 29/09/2016

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has instituted criminal proceedings against Mark Alexander Lyttleton (date of birth 9 June 1971), a former Investment Portfolio Manager at Blackrock Investment Management (UK) Ltd.  Mr Lyttleton is charged with three counts of insider dealing, contrary to Section 52(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1993.

HKSCC Appoints ICBC (Asia) As Settlement Bank

Date 29/09/2016

Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited (HKSCC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), announces the appointment of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited (ICBC (Asia)) as a Settlement Bank.  The appointment will take effect on Monday, 3 October 2016.

Thomson Reuters Enables Innovation With Next Generation Developer Community - Enhanced Portal Improves Workflow For Developers And Empowers Them To Connect With Customers, Partners And Peers While Utilizing Thomson Reuters Capabilities Over Its Open Platform

Date 29/09/2016

Thomson Reuters has launched its next generation developer platform for the Thomson Reuters Developer Community, continuing its commitment to be a leader in promoting open technologies, collaboration and innovation. The Thomson Reuters Developer Community Portal is an enhanced developer experience, designed and built by developers for developers to meet ongoing business challenges.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Publishes Third MiFID II Consultation Paper

Date 29/09/2016

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today (29 September 2016) published its third consultation paper on the implementation of the revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II).

Moscow Exchange: Final Settlement Of January's Brent Futures Contracts

Date 29/09/2016

The final settlement date of the January's Brent futures contracts (BR-1.17) is to be changed to 30 December 2016 as 2 January 2017 is a non-trading day due to public holidays in Russia. 

China Exchanges Services Co Ltd Index Report For August

Date 29/09/2016

Highlights

• Trading under Shanghai Connect increased after approval was given for Shenzhen Connect.  Northbound trading had a single-day net inflow of RMB5 billion on 16 August, a new high in 2016. Ten most actively traded stocks were all CES 300 constituents.
• CES 300 rose by 5.2 per cent in August, with a risk-adjusted return of 1.7, the highest among benchmark indices 
• A shares trailed Hong Kong stocks in August, with CES A80 up 4.4 per cent.  CES HKMI rose 6.9 per cent, the best performer among benchmark indices 
• CES 120 surged by 5.7 per cent, outperforming many other stock market indices by a wide margin 
• Open interest in Singapore’s FTSE China A50 Index futures reached a record high, with a nominal contract value of RMB44 billion 

ESMA Consults On Future Rules For Financial Benchmarks

Date 29/09/2016

The new European regulatory framework for benchmarks will ensure their accuracy, robustness and integrity across the European Union. It will also clarify the behaviours and standards expected of administrators and contributors. These requirements will ensure that benchmarks are produced in a transparent and reliable manner and so contribute to well-functioning and stable markets, and investor protection.

Calastone Strengthens China-Hong Kong Market Link By Enabling Direct Connectivity With Shenzhen Securities Communications Co - A Landmark Step-Forward In Directly Connecting China’s Investment Market To International Investors And A Reflection Of Ongoing Appetite For Cross-Border Investments

Date 29/09/2016

Calastone, the global fund transaction network, today announced the establishment of direct connectivity with Shenzhen Securities Communications Co. (SSCC) a fully-owned subsidiary of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. This represents another step forward in connecting China and Hong Kong investment markets to facilitate north- and southbound cross-border fund transactions.

enepath Launches New Eclipse Voice Trading Product Suite - A Turret Solution Delivering Cost Efficiency Without Compromise

Date 29/09/2016

enepath, the TraderVoice and communications specialist, is pleased to announce the launch of its Eclipse^TM product suite. Utilising the latest technology to deliver new voice services that the trading room requires, Eclipse provides top-quality communications, mobility, reliability and flexibility on both a local and global scale, at a cost that has not been seen before in this industry.