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Doorstep Remarks By President Donald Tusk Before The European Council Meeting

Date 28/06/2016

First, I want to say that while respecting the will of the UK voters, we also have to respect our treaties; and, according to them, it is the British government who initiates the process of exit from the EU. And this is the only legal way we have. Everyone should be aware of this fact, which means that we also have to be patient if there is such a need. 

Industry Groups Urge Focus On Risk Controls In CFTC’s Proposed Rule On Automated Trading

Date 28/06/2016

The FIA, FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG), International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA), Managed Funds Association (MFA), and SIFMA’s Asset Management Group (SIFMA AMG) sent a joint letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in response to the reopened comment period on its proposed rule on regulation automated trading (Reg AT).

MEPs Call For Swift Brexit To End Uncertainty And For Deep EU Reform

Date 28/06/2016

The UK must respect the wish of a majority of its citizens, entirely, fully and as soon as possible, by officially withdrawing from the EU before any new relationship arrangements can be made, says the European Parliament in a resolution voted after an extraordinary plenary debate on Tuesday. MEPs also stress the urgent need for reforms to ensure that the EU lives up to its citizens’ expectations.

European Parliament: Debate On Brexit And Its Consequences

Date 28/06/2016

Opening the extraordinary session, European Parliament President Martin Schulz noted that this was the first time that a plenary session had been convened at such short notice, but also that the UK citizens’ decision to leave the EU was equally unprecedented. He warmly welcomed Lord Hill and thanked him for his work in the EU Commission and deciding to step down, having campaigned for Britain to remain in the EU. His statement was followed by standing ovations from both MEPs and Commissioners.

UAE's Securities And Commodities Authority: In Response To The Directives Of H.E. Sultan Al Mansoori - SCA Introduces The Financial Supervision Program For Future Leaders To Empower Nationals In Leading Positions In The Securities Industry

Date 28/06/2016

In response to the directives of H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Board of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), SCA introduces the Financial Supervision Program for Future Leaders, specifically designed for its employees, as part of a plan to empower UAE nationals. The program focuses primarily on practical training as well as on other aspects of career coaching.

Dubai Financial Market Market Holiday Eid Al Fitr

Date 28/06/2016

In the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, it has been decided that the holiday will commence effectively from Tuesday 5th July 2016 and the work shall resume officially on 10th July 2016.

Amman Stock Exchange: Eid Al Fiter Holiday

Date 28/06/2016

According to a communiqué issued by the  Prime Minister on the occasion of Eid Al Fiter, all ministries and public departments will be off from Tuesday, 5 July- Friday, 8July, 2016. Accordingly, The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) will have a holiday on Tuesday, 5July, until Thursday 7 July, 2016. The ASE will be back to work on Sunday 10 July, 2016. 

BME: Asturias Retail And Leisure Socimi To Start Trading On MAB On 1 July

Date 28/06/2016

• Eighteenth SOCIMI (REIT) to join this market segment

Deutsche Börse Cash Market: IPO On Frankfurt Stock Exchange For Decheng Technology AG

Date 28/06/2016

Decheng Technology AG (ISIN: DE000A1YDDM9) has been listed in the General Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 28 June 2016. The IPO involved placement of a total of around 0.73 million shares. The total issue volume was approximately €2.55 million. The initial listing price was €3.60 and the issue price €3.50.

OCC Announces New Options Industry Council Roundtable Members

Date 28/06/2016

OCC, the world’s largest equity derivatives clearing organization and a leading provider of options education content through The Options Industry Council (OIC), today announced that Geralyn Endo, Vice President at Bank of America Merrill Lynch; Gary Franklin, Vice President and Manager, Options Trading and Strategies at Raymond James; Frank A. Magnani, Global Prime Brokerage Institutional Sales at Interactive Brokers and Barry Metzger, Senior Vice President, Trading Services, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Chief Executive Officer, optionsXpress, have joined the OIC Roundtable.