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Deutsche Börse Cash Market: Trading Start In Entry Standard For New Ferratum Bond

Date 22/06/2016

A new bond issued by Ferratum Capital Germany GmbH (ISIN: DE000A2AAR27) is tradable in the Entry Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as of today. The bond has an issue volume of €25 million and a term that runs until 22 June 2019. The bond’s interest rate is 4.875 percent and the nominal denomination €1,000. IFC BANK AG arranged the issue.

Abu Dhabi Global Market And The Banking Regulation And Supervision Agency Of Turkey Sign MOU To Bolster Cross-Border Cooperation

Date 22/06/2016

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency of Turkey (BRSA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-operate and exchange supervisory and enforcement information, as well as foster the implementation of high regulatory standards in both jurisdictions.  The MOU was signed on 17 June 2016 by Mr. Mehmet Ali Akben, Chairman of the Turkish BSRA and Mr. Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer of the ADGM FSRA.

Exane Selects SimCorp Dimension

Date 22/06/2016

SimCorp, a leading provider of investment management solutions and services for the global financial services industry, today announced that Exane has selected SimCorp Dimension to support its middle and back-office operations for listed and OTC derivatives. Based in Paris, Exane is an independent investment firm with three main lines of business (Brokerage in Cash Equities, Derivatives, and Asset Management), which services a diversified European and global client base. 

Network Disruption At SIX Resolved

Date 22/06/2016

The root cause of the network disruptions since Monday at SIX has been identified and isolated. SIX assumes that the services of SIX can be resumed in their accustomed high quality now that the root cause has been dealt with. SIX will actively inform you should the situation change or any relevant information becomes available.

Huge Spike In Uncertainty Index As The UK Nears EU Referendum Vote

Date 22/06/2016

Research measuring political and economic uncertainty in the UK has found a huge spike in uncertainty as the country nears Thursday’s EU referendum.

ASX Increases Investment In Digital Asset Holdings, LLC

Date 22/06/2016

ASX announces that it is exercising its right to purchase further equity in the US-based firm Digital Asset Holdings, LLC (Digital Asset). ASX is investing US$7,157,065 which increases ASX’s holding in Digital Asset to approximately 8.5%.

At A Meeting Chaired By H.E. Sultan Al Mansoori The UAE's Securities And Commodities Authority Board Approves Regulations For Central Clearing Houses

Date 22/06/2016

• The regulations address separating clearing and settlement functions, transferring securities ownership, and depositories.
• The regulations permit the incorporation of companies independent from securities exchanges to handle clearing transactions under a license from SCA.

New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority: SPGI Director Sentenced Today

Date 22/06/2016

SPG Investment Company No. 1 Limited (SPGI) director Mark Andrew Turnock has today been sentenced in the Auckland High Court to four months home detention and 200 hours of community work for making false statements in the company’s financial statements.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Publishes Annual Report 2015-16

Date 22/06/2016

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today published its Annual Report 2015-16summarising its work during a year which saw high levels of market volatility as well as greater connectivity with markets in mainland China.

Dubai International Financial Centre Reinforces Growth Potential Of Emerging Markets At City Week London

Date 22/06/2016

• High level delegation from DIFC including Governor and Chief Executive Officer mark participation in City Week, one of the world’s leading gathering of financiers, policy makers and businesses as DIFC closes in on top 10 global financial centres.
• DIFC representatives share views on global economic trends, asset management, FinTech and emerging economies, reflecting Centre’s global leadership position and distinct proposition in line with 2024 Strategy.
• A number of meetings with potential investors and firms seeking to locate in Dubai offers an opportunity to showcase DIFC’s unique financial ecosystem.