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ESMA Publishes UCITS Remuneration Guidelines

Date 31/03/2016

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its final Guidelines on sound remuneration policies under the UCITS Directive and AIFMD. ESMA has also written to the European Commission, European Council and European Parliament on the proportionality principle and remuneration rules in the financial sector.  

itarle AG Opens Office In Hong Kong - Driven By Client Demand For Independent Algorithmic Trading And Analytics Services

Date 31/03/2016

itarle AG (itarle), the  provider of multi asset algorithmic trading and analytics services for the sell-side, today announced the creation of a new subsidiary, itarle (Hong Kong) Ltd plus the opening of a regional office in Hong Kong.  
 

UK's Financial Conduct Authority: Statement On Peer-To-Peer Applications For Full Authorisation

Date 31/03/2016

This is a young and innovative market and we expect the Innovative Finance ISA, which launches on 6 April, to further increase consumers’ awareness of peer-to-peer lending (P2P). The FCA is keen to promote effective competition in this market. We are taking a proportionate approach to regulation, recognising the need for consumers to be adequately protected and have the information they need.

Nasdaq Announces 28% Increase In Quarterly Dividend To $0.32 Per Share

Date 31/03/2016

The Board of Directors of Nasdaq, Inc (Nasdaq:NDAQ) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share on the company's outstanding common stock, a 28% increase from the prior $0.25 per share. The dividend is payable on June 24, 2016, to shareowners of record at the close of business on June 10, 2016.  Future declarations of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

March Chicago Business Barometer Up 6.0 Points to 53.6 - Employment Back Above 50 To The Highest Since April 2015

Date 31/03/2016

The Chicago Business Barometer increased 6.0 points to 53.6 in March, led by sharp bouncebacks in Production and Employment.

Markit Launches CRS Due Diligence Solution - Barclays And Brown Brothers Harriman Sign Up For Service

Date 31/03/2016

Markit (Nasdaq: MRKT), a leading global provider of financial information services, today announced the launch of Markit │CTI Tax Solutions for the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) which identifies tax residency and performs due diligence on customer accounts. Barclays, Brown Brothers Harriman and other major industry participants supported the design and testing of the solution and have signed on for the service in order to meet their CRS requirements.

ECC: ED&F Man Capital Markets Becomes New General Clearing Member

Date 31/03/2016

European Commodity Clearing (ECC) welcomes ED&F Man Capital Markets, London, as a new General Clearing Member (GCM). As a GCM, the bank is now authorised to provide clearing services for all Non-Clearing Members of ECC as well as for all products and markets cleared by ECC.

Appointments To Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Committees

Date 31/03/2016

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is pleased to announce new appointments and reappointments to the following committees with effect from 1 April 2016:

• Academic and Accreditation Advisory Committee
• Disciplinary Chair Committee
• Investor Compensation Fund Committee
• Nominations Committee
• Products Advisory Committee
• Public Shareholders Group
• Securities Compensation Fund Committee
• SFC Dual Filing Advisory Group
• SFC (HKEC Listing) Committee
• Takeovers and Mergers Panel
• Takeovers Appeal Committee

Remarks By U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Sarah Bloom Raskin At The Cybersecurity Docket’s Incident Response Forum 2016

Date 31/03/2016

Good morning. Thank you for inviting me to be the first speaker at the inaugural Incident Response Forum of the Cybersecurity Docket. I want to take a moment to underscore the importance of what you are launching here today, and that is to sponsor an event that focuses exclusively on response and recovery in the event of a cyberattack.

SIX Swiss Exchange Welcomes A New Company

Date 31/03/2016

With the successful listing of WISeKey International Holding AG (WIHN) the first company joins the Swiss stock exchange in 2016.