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CHAIN-FINANCE To Assess Potential Blockchain Disruption Of Global Insurance Industry

Date 29/04/2016

CHAIN-FINANCE, a provider of news, research & events on blockchain technologies for global financial services, today announced that its next "Blockchain in Finance" seminar will assess how blockchain technology might impact the global insurance industry.

Thomson Reuters Signs Women In Finance Charter And Shares Commitments To Building A More Balanced Financial Industry

Date 29/04/2016

Thomson Reuters today signed The Women in Finance Charter, a pledge for gender balance across the UK financial services industry. As the first signatory outside the banking sector, Thomson Reuters has committed to working with all financial services firms to see gender parity at all levels, and to build a more balanced and fair industry.

HKEX Invites Views On Proposed Revision To Stock Option Position Limit Model

Date 29/04/2016

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) published a consultation paper today (Friday) on a proposed revision of the stock option position limit (SOPL) model for its derivatives market.

LSEG: UnaVista Partners With Kaizen Reporting To Offer Industry Quality Assurance Solution

Date 29/04/2016

• Since 2009, 180 million transactions identified in FCA enforcement notices under MiFID regulation with valid but incorrect data
• Quality assurance testing is regulatory requirement for MiFID II
• UnaVista clients benefit from free trial of service

SIX Swiss Exchange Ltd Fines Accu Holding AG

Date 29/04/2016

The Sanctions Commission of SIX Swiss Exchange has imposed a CHF 100,000 fine on Accu Holding AG for failing to comply with the rules on the listing of equity securities, disclosing management transactions and regular reporting obligations.

NZX: Ralec Litigation Update

Date 28/04/2016

The High Court trial in relation to the Ralec proceedings is due to commence next week. Accordingly NZX is providing the following update in relation to this litigation.

Toronto Stock Exchange Is Requesting Comments On Proposed Rule Amendments - Dividend/Distribution Reinvestment Plans

Date 28/04/2016

Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has published for comment proposed amendments to Part VI of the TSX Company Manual (the "Manual"). The proposed amendments will introduce requirements regarding Dividend / Distribution Reinvestment Plans in new Section 617.1 of the Manual as well as certain other ancillary amendments to the Manual. Comments are requested on the proposed amendments by May 28, 2016.

NZX Q1 2016 Revenues And Shareholder Metrics

Date 28/04/2016

NZX’s Q1 2016 revenue report released today shows total group revenue grew 9.6% compared to Q1 2015, largely driven by NZX’s funds services business, increased trading activity in the capital markets, and strong growth in the debt market. While market conditions in the agri sector were challenging, total agri revenues were still up 3.5% as a result of increased grain trading activity.

CalPERS Hears Report On The Financial Benefits Of Diversity And Inclusion In The Global Corporate Market - Private Sector Guests Make The Business And Economic Case For Board Diversity

Date 28/04/2016

Diverse corporate boards and companies that embrace diversity lead to better financial performance, according to data presented to the California Public Employees' Retirement System's (CalPERS) Investment Committee.

Testimony Of ISDA CEO Scott O'Malia Before The US House Of Representatives Committee On Agriculture, Subcommittee On Commodity Exchanges, Energy, And Credit

Date 28/04/2016

Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Scott and Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today.

I would like to thank the Committee for holding this timely hearing to discuss the ramifications of the last two rule-sets associated with the Group of 20 (G-20) derivatives reforms – bank capital and liquidity rules, and margin requirements for non-cleared derivatives trades. Both will have a profound impact on derivatives end users.