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EESC Supports An Effective Capital Markets Union But Raises Concerns About Relevance For SMEs

Date 18/02/2016

Investments and free flow of capital are essential for Europe's growth. However, the EU's capital markets are still underdeveloped and fragmented. Therefore, the European Commission adopted an Action plan on "Capital Markets Union" in 2015 aiming to create a true single market for capitals in Europe. The EESC calls for Europe to better mobilise capital and channel it to companies, infrastructures and sustainable projects that will create jobs and growth.

Warning: Unauthorised Use Of ESMA’s Identity And Logo

Date 18/02/2016

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has been informed that its identity and logo have been used in communications targeting company employees in order to request the transfer of company money.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Publishes Call For Input On The Review Of Retained Provisions Of The Consumer Credit Act

Date 18/02/2016

The review will consider whether particular CCA provisions remain appropriate or should be modified, updated, or replaced by FCA rules or guidance in order to maintain the right degree of consumer protection for today’s market

CASER Issues €168.8 Million In Subordinated Bonds On MARF - First Insurance Company To Issue On This Market

Date 18/02/2016

The Mercado Alternativo de Renta Fija (MARF) has registered a Subordinated Bond issue by insurance company CASER to the value of €168.8 million.

ESMA Publishes Translations Of Its Transparency Directive Standard Form For Home Member State Disclosure

Date 18/02/2016

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published translations of its standard form for the disclosure of home Member State by issuers under the Transparency Directive (TD).

Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Suspension Of Listing New Contracts Of Gold Options

Date 18/02/2016

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc. will update Gold options contract specifications in conjunction with the launch of the new trading system scheduled on September 20. To maintain consistent contract specifications, the Exchange will suspend listing new contracts of which trading period will continue beyond the new system launch date.

Broadridge Invests In Corporate Governance Solutions Provider To Expand Analytics Capabilities Across Europe - Enters Exclusive Sales And Marketing Agreement To Expand Offering For Corporations And Institutional Investors Through DirectorInsight Platform

Date 18/02/2016

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced that it has enhanced its corporate governance solution offering in Europe by taking a minority stake and entering into an exclusive distribution and marketing alliance with AMA Partners, B.V. (AMA).

HKEx: Stock Exchange Participants' Market Share Report

Date 18/02/2016

HKEx: Stock Exchange Participants' Market Share Report , Updated:  18/02/2016 

European Commission: Speech By Commissioner Jonathan Hill At The European Forum For Manufacturing And Association For Financial Markets In Europe Dinner Debate

Date 18/02/2016

Ladies and Gentlemen,

It’s a great pleasure to be here with you this evening. It’s been a particular pleasure to have had the chance to meet some of you over dinner and hear a little about the work that your different companies are doing, and the ways in which you work with the financial services sector.

CHAIN-FINANCE To Debut Blockchain Finance Workshop In London 16 March, 2016 - "How Can Blockchain Technology Improve Credit Markets?"

Date 18/02/2016

CHAIN-FINANCE, a provider of news, research & workshops on blockchain technologies for global financial services, today announced the debut of its first Blockchain-Finance Workshop in London on March 16, 2016. Speakers from Credits, Ethereum, Nxt, UBS, and the Stephen Lawrence Scholars will contribute to the agenda.