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First Regulated Yen-Swap Trade Executed On Tradeweb ETP - Tradeweb Granted ETP Licence By Japan’s Financial Services Agency

Date 01/09/2015

Tradeweb Markets, the leading global marketplace for electronic fixed income, derivatives and ETF trading, announced that its new regulated marketplace for trading interest rate swaps in Japan today saw its first trade under Japan’s new mandatory trading rules. Market participants also completed a significant number of other transactions on the Tradeweb electronic trading platform (ETP). In addition to ensuring compliance with the new requirements, the Tradeweb ETP provides users with a flexible, streamlined trading workflow, combined with post-trade processing and reporting services.

World Federation Of Exchanges (WFE) Chairman Juan Carlos Pablo Cordoba And WFE CEO Nandini Sukumar Pay A Visit To Borsa İstanbul

Date 01/09/2015

World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) Chairman Juan Carlos Pablo Cordoba and WFE CEO Nandini Sukumar paid a visit to Borsa İstanbul. On this occasion, an opening-bell ceremony was organized with the participation of Borsa İstanbul Board members andBorsa İstanbul CEO Tuncay Dinç. Following the ceremony, the delegation had a tour in the Trading Floor.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore: Applications Open For The First Singapore Savings Bond Issue

Date 01/09/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today that $1.2 billion of the first Singapore Savings Bond will be available for application starting from 1 September through 25 September 2015. The bond will be issued on 1 October 2015. The public notice found on the Savings Bonds website contains the full terms of issue for this Savings Bond, including the schedule of interest rates.

Taiwan Stock Exchange Expands Cooperation With Japan Exchange Group - ‘Forum For Capital Cooperation Between Taiwan And Japan’ Attended By Financial Regulators And Key Figures From Both Exchanges

Date 01/09/2015

Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation (TWSE) and Japan Exchange Group Inc. (JPX) are set to expand their international links with the listing of the first leveraged and inverse ETFs tracking the benchmark TOPIX index on TWSE in the near future.

European IPO Markets Stay Strong In 2015 Despite Obstacles - Latest Data From Mergermarket Shows UK Election And Greece Crisis No Barrier To Capital Raising

Date 01/09/2015

With 128 listings on European exchanges raising €31.3bn in the year to July 2015, the continent’s IPO market is in robust health despite economic and political hurdles, according to a new report from the Mergermarket Group.

Moscow Exchange: RTS Index Celebrates 20 Years

Date 01/09/2015

The RTS Index, which is calculated by Moscow Exchange (ticker: MOEX) and is one of Russia"s major stock market benchmarks, celebrates its 20th birthday on 1 September 2015.

Dubai Financial Market Prepares For The Future With Avaya SDN Fx - Technology Architecture Refresh Will Optimize Service, Increase Stability And Scalability

Date 01/09/2015

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM), the leading exchange in the region, is now powered by Avaya’s SDN FX fabric networking technology. The exchange has selected this solution for its ability to effectively and efficiently cater to day-to-day needs, while also offering the convenience of scalability to grow and provide a superior end-user experience.

Vienna Stock Exchange: Continuous Trading In Austrian Government Bonds Starts Today

Date 01/09/2015

• Exchange trading to bring highest transparency and security standards to government bond trading
• Better fungibility of government bonds to particularly benefit private investors
• Fixed quotes of market makers improve liquidity and price quality in bond trading

Euronext Expands Global Reach To Israel - Regulatory Approval Given To Onboard Qualified Israeli Firms Directly For Cash And Derivatives

Date 01/09/2015

Euronext, the leading exchange in the Eurozone, today announced that it has received approval from the Israeli Securities Authority (ISA) to allow Israeli based qualified trading firms to have direct access to Euronext’s cash and derivatives markets. 

ESMA Approves Greek HCMC Short Selling Ban

Date 01/09/2015

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued its official opinion agreeing to an emergency short selling prohibition, for a period of 30 calendar days, by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) under the Short Selling Regulation which replaces the prohibition that expired on Monday 31 August.