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EEX, EPEX SPOT, Gaspoint Nordic And Powernext Publish Common FAQ Document On REMIT Data Services Agreement

Date 12/08/2015

Today, the Organised Market Places (OMPs) European Energy Exchange (EEX), EPEX SPOT, Gaspoint Nordic and Powernext have published a common FAQ document that ex-plains integral parts of the REMIT Data Service Agreement. This agreement enables members to delegate the reporting of transaction data according to Article 8 of the EU Regulation No. 1227/2011 on Wholesale Energy Market Integrity and Transparency (REMIT) to all or a selection of these OMPs.

Wiener Borse: Flow Traders B.V., Amsterdam (NL) Assumes Obligation As Market Maker

Date 12/08/2015

As of Thursday, August 13, 2015, Flow Traders B.V., Amsterdam (NL) assumes the obligation as market maker for the following instruments:

Shares	ISIN	Code	Max.-Spread	Min.-Size pieces
CA Immobilien Anlagen AG	AT0000641352	CAI	1%	1,900
Flughafen Wien AG	AT0000911805	FLU	2%	150
IMMOFINANZ AG	AT0000809058	IIA	EUR 0.08	18,800
Lenzing AG	AT0000644505	LNZ	2%	150
UNIQA Insurance Group AG	AT0000821103	UQA	1%	3,700
Zumtobel Group AG	AT0000837307	ZAG	1.5%	750

Cross Listing Of Exchange Traded Funds On African Exchanges - Investors To Gain Exposure To Shares Listed On Johannesburg, Kenyan And Nigerian Stock Exchanges

Date 12/08/2015

There is a move afoot that will lead to improved liquidity on Africa’s exchanges. This move will see increased cross listings of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF’s) on the larger exchanges on the continent. There is a concerted effort from ETF issuers in various markets to cross list new and existing ETF’s on to other exchanges, and the exchanges themselves are working to ensure that the right frameworks are in place to enable this.
Nigerian Stock Exchange Warns On Non-Filing Of Audited Financial Statements

Date 12/08/2015

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“The Exchange”) today confirmed that as at August 3, 2015, 89% of the active listed companies have filed their audited accounts for the year ended 31 December 2014. The Exchange therefore wishes to again remind the affected companies of their obligations under the Listings Rules (Section 19.5 of the Amendments to the Listing Rules).
Brown Rudnick Alert - Greek Government Bonds Not A Protected "Investment" For The Purposes Of An Investment Arbitration Claim Arising Out Of The 2012 Greek Haircut: By Roger Kennell And Iris Raynaud

Date 12/08/2015

On 9 April 2015, an ICSID Tribunal ruled it had no jurisdiction to hear claims brought by a Slovakian bank (Poštová Banka) together with its Cypriot shareholder (Istrokapital) in relation to government bonds issued by the Greek government: Poštová Banka, A.S. and Istrokapital SE v Hellenic Republic, ICSID Case No. ARB/13/8. The Tribunal held that both claims failed as neither claimant had a qualifying investment for the purposes of the respective Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT).

MAS: Singapore Dollar Remains Within Policy Band In Face Of Market Volatility

Date 12/08/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said today that the trade-weighted Singapore dollar remains within its policy band notwithstanding increased volatility in foreign exchange markets following the recent shift in China’s exchange rate policy. MAS made the statement in response to media queries.
MIAX Options Exchange - FIX Drop Copy Port - Available September 1, 2015, Pending SEC Approval

Date 12/08/2015

The MIAX Options Exchange will make available a FIX Drop Copy Port beginning September 1, 2015, pending SEC approval. The MIAX FIX Drop Copy Port (FXD) provides Electronic Exchange Members (EEM) with a copy of all real-time trade execution messages based upon an MPID or group of MPIDs configured for that FIX Drop Copy Port.
Portware Continues Impressive FX Growth With Key Hire - Industry Veteran, Christopher Matsko, Joins Portware To Drive Continued Innovation And Expansion For Its FX Offerings

Date 12/08/2015

Portware, the first and only global provider of multi-asset trade automation solutions powered by artificial intelligence, today announced the company has appointed FX industry veteran Christopher Matsko as Head of Foreign Exchange Trading Services. Following unprecedented growth in Portware’s FX business with new client wins across North America and Europe, Matsko will work closely with Portware clients to meet the increasing demand for the firm’s next generation FX solutions. Portware FX, a truly front-to-back-office solution that recognizes the unique workflows of global asset managers, has been named a leading buy-side FX solution for the past three years. The addition of Matsko, as well as a growing roster of liquidity providers and enhanced functionality, further strengthens the platform for institutional investors.
ICE Trade Vault Europe Approved By ACER As Registered Reporting Mechanism

Date 12/08/2015

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), the leading global network of exchanges and clearing houses, announced today that the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has approved ICE Trade Vault Europe Limited (ICE Trade Vault Europe) as a Registered Reporting Mechanism (RRM) to meet the reporting requirements of the European wholesale energy markets.
UK's Financial Conduct Authority Secures High Court Judgment Awarding Injunction And Over £7 Million In Penalties Against Five Defendants For Market Abuse

Date 12/08/2015

The High Court today held that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is entitled to permanent injunctions and penalties totalling £7,570,000 against Da Vinci Invest Ltd, Mineworld Ltd, Mr Szabolcs Banya, Mr Gyorgy Szabolcs Brad and Mr Tamas Pornye for committing market abuse. The defendants were found to have committed market abuse in relation to 186 UK-listed shares using a manipulative trading strategy known as “layering”.