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CLTX Launches New Trade Intelligence Service - Horizontally Integrated Futures Exchange Publishes Details Of STP Flow And Clearing Times For Bulk Commodities Across Multiple Clearing Houses

Date 20/01/2016

Cleartrade Exchange (CLTX) today announced the launch of a new Trade Intelligence service which for the first time, gives members access to Straight Through Processing (STP) rates, clearing times and clearing distribution of all trades that pass through the company’s infrastructure.

Tokyo Stock Exchange: How Listed Companies Have Addressed Japan’s Corporate Governance Code (Status As Of The End Of December 2015)

Date 20/01/2016

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. has published “Listed Companies’ Reaction to Japan’s Corporate Governance Code (as of December 2015)”, based on corporate governance reports of listed companies as of December 31, 2015.

Dalian Commodity Exchange Adjusts Premiums & Discounts For Corn Delivery Warehouses

Date 20/01/2016

Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) issued a notice on adjusting the premiums and discounts of the delivery warehouses for the corn futures on January 15, in order to adapt to the changes in the spot market and further strengthen the functions of price discovery and hedging for the futures market. Specifically, the premium and discount for the designated delivery warehouse Yingkou Port Group Corp. against the benchmark designated delivery warehouse will be adjusted to RMB 0 / ton, with that for Jinzhou Port Co., Ltd. adjusted to RMB -5 / ton and that for Liaoning Jinzhou Jinyang State Grain Reserves Depot (Transit) adjusted to RMB -15 / ton. The above-mentioned adjustments shall come into effect as of April 1, 2017. The adjustments will be implemented on the contracts that are yet to be traded, and will not affect the normal operation of the existing corn futures contracts.

Higher Volatility Isn’t The Solution For Stagnant Volumes, Finds TABB Group’s 2015 U.S. Options Market Review - 2015 U.S. Listed Options Data Shows Market Turbulence Is No Simple Fix For Trading Slump With Annual Volume Down 2.9% From 2014

Date 19/01/2016

Although volatility experienced a comeback in 2015, the turmoil was insufficient to draw traders back to the U.S. options market.  TABB Group’s latest research, “2015 US Options Market in Review: Higher Volatility, Stagnant Volume,” reveals that from 2012 to 2014, the industry may have inaccurately pinned slowing volume growth on the lack of volatility with claims that the calm environment eliminated trading opportunities.

Is China Triggering A Global Crisis? IMD Professor Nuno Fernandes On Worldwide Market Turmoil

Date 19/01/2016

The recent steep slides on global stock markets have been a long time in the making. As early as two years ago, it was becoming obvious that in addition to the contraction of global demand, as well as the general increase in the relative competitiveness of other Asian countries, China’s rapid rise was coming to a screeching halt and leaving excessive debt in its wake.

Treasury International Capital Data For November

Date 19/01/2016

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for November 2015.  The next release, which will report on data for December 2015, is scheduled for February 16, 2016.

BGC Partners Announces Reduced Interest Rate On GFI Group's 8.375% Senior Notes Due 2018 - Upgrades Of GFI Group Senior Debt By S&P, Fitch, And Moody's Expected To Lower BGC's Annual Consolidated Interest Expenses By A Total Of $4.8 Million

Date 19/01/2016

BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP) ("BGC Partners," "BGC," or the "Company,") a leading global brokerage company servicing the financial and real estate markets, today announced the reduction in the interest rate applicable to the 8.375% Senior Notes due 2018, (CUSIP No. 361652AA8) (the "Notes") issued by its subsidiary GFI Group Inc. ("GFI") from 8.625% to 8.375% per annum.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority Moves Up To 40th Place In Stonewall’s Top 100 Employers 2016 Rankings

Date 19/01/2016

For the second consecutive year, the Financial Conduct Authority has been recognised as one of the top hundred Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT)-friendly places to work. Stonewall’s annual Workplace Equality Index brings together top-performing organisations who have consistently demonstrated exemplary practice in supporting LGBT staff.

Fifth Annual Exchange Conference Honours Five Listed Companies - Amundi, Lafarge-Holcim, Showroomprivé, Parrot And Focus Home Interactive Are This Year’s Euronext Award Winners

Date 19/01/2016

Euronext, the euro zone’s leading exchange, today held its fifth annual conference for exchange professionals. Once again, the event was a big success this year, bringing together an audience of over 1,000 along with 70 leaders from the business and financial community, including François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France.

Vienna Stock Exchange Annual Statistics 2015

Date 19/01/2016

The current yearly statistic 2015 as pdf- and xls-file is now available.

• Yearly statistic 2015