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EEX Group Volume Report - May 2024

Date 06/06/2024

EEX Group reports its May monthly volumes with the following highlights:

BME: MARF Registers A New Commercial Paper Programme From Eroski For 100 Million Euros

Date 06/06/2024

The BME's fixed income market, MARF, has admitted to trading a Commercial Paper Programme of Eroski, Sociedad Cooperativa for an amount of 100 million euros. The commercial papers to be issued under the program will have unit amounts of 100,000 euros and maturities ranging from 3 days to a maximum of 2 years. With this new financing mechanism, Eroski diversifies its access to short-term capital markets.

Tradeweb Reports May 2024 Total Trading Volume Of $41.7 Trillion And Average Daily Volume Of $1.90 Trillion - May 2024 ADV Up 40.0% YoY

Date 06/06/2024

Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today reported total trading volume for the month of May 2024 of $41.7 trillion (tn). Average daily volume (ADV) for the month was $1.90tn, an increase of 40.0 percent (%) year-over-year (YoY).

Robinhood To Acquire Bitstamp

Date 06/06/2024

• This acquisition will bring Bitstamp's globally-scaled crypto exchange to Robinhood, with retail and institutional customers across the EU, UK, US and Asia.
• This strategic combination better positions Robinhood to expand outside of the US and will bring a trusted and reputable institutional business to Robinhood.
• Expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

LSEG Appoints Pascal Boillat As Chief Operating Officer - Pascal Brings 35+ Years Of Experience In Senior Operational, Technology And Data Roles Within The Financial Services Industry

Date 06/06/2024

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) today announces that Pascal Boillat has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Pascal will join the Group on 1 July 2024, reporting to David Schwimmer. Based in New York, Pascal will lead LSEG’s global operations division supporting the services delivered both to our people and to customers. He will also be a member of the Group’s Executive Committee.

FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index Series Semi-Annual Review June 2024

Date 06/06/2024

• One constituent change to FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI
•  Nine constituent changes to FTSE Bursa Malaysia Mid 70 Index
• One constituent change to FTSE Bursa Malaysia Hijrah Shariah Index

DIFC Academy And CMT Association Forge Strategic Partnership To Enhance Financial Education And Technical Analysis Training

Date 06/06/2024

In a significant move towards advancing financial education and expertise in technical analysis, DIFC Academy, the education centre of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, and the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Association have announced a landmark partnership. The collaboration was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). 

Nordeste Properties Socimi Joins BME Scaleup On June 10

Date 06/06/2024

• The company is the fourth to debut on this new BME market

FP Markets Wins 'Best Trading Experience – Africa' At FAME Awards 2024

Date 06/06/2024

FP Markets continues to solidify its position as a leading force in the Forex and CFDs industry, having recently been awarded 'Best Trading Experience – Africa' at this year's Financial Achievements in Markets Excellency (FAME) Awards. This follows their 'Best CFD Broker in Africa' recognition at the 2023 FAME Awards, cementing the broker's strategic geographical expansion.

Straits Times Index (STI) Quarterly Review - June 2024

Date 06/06/2024

• No changes to the constituents of the STI