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European Commission Adopts Rules To Strengthen Regulation Of Commodities Markets

Date 01/12/2016

The European Commission has taken important steps today to strengthen the regulation of commodities markets and curb price speculation. It also ensures that firms active on these markets are regulated appropriately.

R.J. O'Brien Limited Wins 2016 CTA Intelligence European Services Award For Best FCM - Technology

Date 01/12/2016

Chicago-based R.J. O'Brien & Associates (RJO), the oldest and largest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the United States, today announced that its London-based affiliate R.J. O'Brien Limited (RJO Limited) has won the award for "Best FCM – Technology" at the CTA Intelligence European Services Awards 2016. 

Source ETF Comments On Italian Referendum

Date 01/12/2016

Commenting on Sunday’s Italian referendum vote, Paul Jackson, Head of Research at ETF provider Source, said:

“The blackout period ahead of the Italian referendum on Sunday (4th December) means the market will get no more indication of where popular opinion is heading. It is doubtful whether it would have much value considering how many people were still undecided, but a ‘No’ vote seems likely in our view."

Abel Noser Wins 2016 Buy-Siders' Choice Award For Best US Equities TCA

Date 01/12/2016

Buy-side traders named Abel Noser the Best US Equities Transaction Cost Analysis firm two weeks ago. The K&KGC Buy-Siders' Choice Awards provide traders a venue to recognize their service provider's contributions to the buy-side community. K&KGC presented the awards in conjunction with The Trade, a respected journal focused on securities trading and technology, in London on November 17th at the Savoy Hotel. The event is a distinguished awards dinner that is attended by senior representatives from leading buy-side firms and financial service providers.

FTSE UK Index Series Quarterly Review December 2016

Date 01/12/2016

• ConvaTec Group and Smurfit Kappa Group to join FTSE 100
• Polymetal International and Travis Perkins to enter FTSE 250 in rebalance

SIX Swiss Exchange: Tenth Anniversary Of Investor Relations Conference

Date 01/12/2016

Revised Lists Of The Moscow Exchange Indices Announced

Date 01/12/2016

Moscow Exchange has revised the constituent lists of the Moscow Exchange Indices as well as free floats effective from December 16, 2016 to March 15, 2017.

ESMA To Provide Free Credit Ratings Information To Public

Date 01/12/2016

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today launched its new database, the European Ratings Platform(ERP), to provide access to free, up-to-date information on credit ratings and rating outlooks on its website. The ERP is an important element of ESMA’s work, following the financial crisis, to increase transparency around credit ratings and help investors make informed decisions.

HKEX Chief Executive Charles Li - Latest Charles Li Direct: Mutual Market Access 2.0

Date 01/12/2016

HKEX Chief Executive Charles Li is blogging on the eve of the launch of Shenzhen Connect about the evolution of the Stock Connect model, why it’s sustainable, and the benefits it will bring to Hong Kong over the long term.

Retail Investors: Bourse Direct Improves Best Execution With Euronext's Best Of Book

Date 01/12/2016

Bourse Direct, a leading provider of online brokerage services in France and a direct member of Euronext markets, has signed up for Euronext’s Best of Book to offer its customers best execution.