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S&P Dow Jones Indices Market Attributes: Risk & Volatility July 2015

Date 23/07/2015

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Greek Parliament Clears Crucial New Reforms

Date 23/07/2015

With 230 votes for and 63 against, the Greek Parliament passed a bill early this morning containing the second and final package of ‘prior actions’, demanded by Greece's creditors ahead of negotiations regarding the new €86 billion bailout deal. The debate on the draft bill began yesterday evening, under fast-track procedures, and Parliament voted by roll call, as requested by the Communist Party of Greece.

Pearson: Comment On Recent Press Speculation On Potential Disposal Of FT Group

Date 23/07/2015

Pearson notes recent press speculation and confirms that it is in advanced discussions regarding the potential disposal of FT Group although there is no certainty that the discussions will lead to a transaction. A further announcement will be made if and when appropriate.

BME: The Value Of Bonds Issued By Companies Listed On MARF Exceeds €1 Billion - Less Than Two Years Since Its Creation

Date 23/07/2015

The value of Fixed Income issues on the MARF market has exceeded €1 billion, following the admissions that took place last week.

Nasdaq Announces Quarterly Dividend Of $0.25 Per Share

Date 23/07/2015

The Board of Directors of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on the company's outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on September 25, 2015, to shareowners of record at the close of business on September 11, 2015. Future declarations of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

Bank Of England: Extending The CHAPS/CREST Settlement Day

Date 23/07/2015

The settlement day for CHAPS, the UK’s high-value payment system, and CREST, the UK’s securities settlement system, will be extended by one hour and forty minutes from summer 2016.  In future, these systems will close at 18:00 for direct participants, such as the major banks.

Nasdaq Reports Record Second Quarter 2015 Non-GAAP Results

Date 23/07/2015

• Second quarter 2015 non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.83. Record non-GAAP operating, pre-tax and net income as well as record non-GAAP diluted EPS. Second quarter 2015 GAAP diluted EPS was $0.77.
• Second quarter 2015 net revenues1 were $518 million, down 1% year-over-year. On an organic basis, excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates and acquisitions, the company achieved 3% revenue growth.
• Listing Services and Information Services segments both produced record quarterly revenue.
• Non-GAAP operating expenses were $281 million in the second quarter of 2015, down 3% as compared to the prior-year quarter. On an organic basis, excluding the impact of foreign exchange and acquisitions, non-GAAP operating expenses were unchanged in the first half of 2015 compared to the prior year period.
• Non-GAAP operating margin was 46% in the second quarter of 2015, up from 45% in the prior year period.
• In the second quarter, Nasdaq returned $67 million to shareholders, 47% of non-GAAP net income, including $25 million in share buybacks and $42 million in dividends, reflecting a 67% increase in the quarterly dividend.

New Chair Of The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Practitioner Panel Announced Today

Date 23/07/2015

The Financial Conduct Authority Chairman John Griffith-Jones has today announced the appointment of a new Chair for the FCA’s independent Practitioner Panel.

Taiwan Stock Exchange Releases Agenda And Themes For Inaugural ‘Asian Exchange Forum’

Date 23/07/2015

“Asian Views, Global Vision” (立足亞太，放眼全球) will be the central theme for the inaugural ‘Asian Exchange Forum’ to be held in Taipei on 24 July 2015, hosted by the Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation (TWSE).

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Finalises Rules On Complaints And Call Charges

Date 23/07/2015

Consumers and firms should benefit from better complaint handling, as a result of new rules published today by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). In addition, financial services firms will be unable to charge their customers premium rates when they make telephone calls to ask for assistance or to complain.