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United Kingdom Parliament Treasury Committee Update: Chair Asks For Assurances On FCA's Treatment Of Whistle-Blowers

Date 13/05/2016

Rt Hon. Andrew Tyrie MP, Chairman of the Treasury Committee, writes to Tracey McDermott, Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), for further clarity about what measures it is putting in place to improve its treatment of whistle-blowers, following concerns raised by the SME Alliance.

Blockchain, Cyber And Industry Collaboration Dominate Discussion At ISITC Europe Meeting – Revamped Trade Body’s First General Meeting Of 2016 A Roaring Success, As Financial Industry Convenes To Discuss Hot Topics Of The Day

Date 13/05/2016

ISITC Europe, the industry group dedicated to improving the operational efficiency of the capital markets industry, has held its first General Meeting of 2016. The meeting – the trade body’s first since its relaunch and the appointment of new CEO Nigel Solkhon – was a success, with over a hundred attendees from across the financial sector convening to discuss the theme of “How is the securities market responding to digital and regulatory challenges in a low growth, low margin environment?”

IMF: United Kingdom — 2016 Article IV Consultation Concluding Statement Of The Mission

Date 13/05/2016

Outlook and risks

1. This year’s Article IV mission has taken place as the British people prepare to make a momentous decision. Uncertainty over the outcome of the referendum on EU membership, and about the implications of a potential Leave vote, already appears to be having an impact on investment and hiring decisions, with recent surveys of economic activity falling to their weakest levels in three years.

Borsa Italiana Welcomes Coima Res

Date 13/05/2016

-  First REIT on Italian Stock Exchange after the legislative intervention 164/2014 (Unlock Italy)

-   Company completes 215 million euro placement

Office Of Financial Sanctions Implementation Created To Help UK Businesses Comply With Financial Sanctions

Date 13/05/2016

On 31 March the Government announced the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has been created within HM Treasury. The Government says that OFSI will provide a high-quality service to the private sector, working closely with law enforcement to help ensure that financial sanctions are properly understood, implemented and enforced.

Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA: Ex Dividend Of NOK 4.15 Today

Date 13/05/2016

Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA's annual general meeting 12 May 2016 resolved to pay a dividend of NOK 4.15 to shareholders as of 12 May 2016. The share will be traded ex dividend from today, 13 May 2016. 

Changes To The Executive Board Of Eurex

Date 13/05/2016

The Board of Directors of Eurex Zürich AG and the Supervisory Board of Eurex Frankfurt AG have appointed Dr. Randolf Roth as a new member of the Eurex Executive Board. Roth will be responsible for the newly created Market Design department. His responsibilities include oversight of the evolution of Eurex’s market model, regulatory and functional design as well as the development of the rules and regulations of Eurex.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission CEO appointed Chair Of IOSCO Board

Date 13/05/2016

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is pleased to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ashley Alder, has been appointed as Chair of the new Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) at IOSCO’s annual conference in Lima.

HKEX: Exchange Reports On Its Review Of Listed Issuers' Corporate Governance Practice Disclosure

Date 13/05/2016

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of  Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), today (Friday) reported the findings of its latest review of listed issuers' (issuers) corporate governance practices.

Euronext Releases Its New Strategic Plan: “Agility For Growth”

Date 13/05/2016

• Set of new financial targets for the 2015-2019 period
• Further strengthening of core business, excluding clearing operations, to deliver:
  • Revenue growth of 2% CAGR
  • Cost base reduction of €22 million gross