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ESMA Publishes Responses To The EMIR Consultation On MPOR Client Accounts

Date 04/02/2016

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published the responses received to the Consultation on review of Article 26 of RTS No 153/2013 with respect to MPOR for client accounts.

Intercontinental Exchange Increases Quarterly Dividend 13% To $0.85 Per Share

Date 04/02/2016

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, announced its first quarter dividend will be$0.85 per share, up 13% from $0.75 per share in the fourth quarter of 2015. ICE expects the annual dividend for 2016 to be $3.40 per share, subject to quarterly board authorization.

66th Secretary Of State Condoleezza Rice Announced As Headline Speaker At FIA’s 41st Annual International Futures Industry Conference In Boca

Date 04/02/2016

FIA announced that 66th Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will be a featured speaker at the 41st annual FIA International Futures Industry Conference March 15-18 in Boca Raton, Florida.

Intercontinental Exchange Reports Record Fourth Quarter 2015 Adjusted EPS Of $3.27, +26% Year-Over-Year - Record Full Year 2015 Adjusted EPS Of $12.15, +26% Year-Over-Year

Date 04/02/2016

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2015. For the quarter ended December 31, 2015, consolidated net income attributable to ICE was$370 million on $875 million of consolidated revenues less transaction-based expenses. On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share (EPS) in the fourth quarter were $3.29 and for the full year 2015 were $11.39.

Dubai Financial Market Company Posts Net Profit Of AED 261 Million In 2015 - The Board Of Directors Proposes 5% Cash Dividend

Date 04/02/2016

H.E. Essa Kazim asserting DFM’s key developments of the past year:

• “Smart Borse” strategy further boosted through series of innovative services and solutions in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
• The enhanced version of “Pre-Closing Session”, the introduction of “Trading At Last) session and trading of rights issue as part of DFM’s constant efforts to further develop its infrastructure according to best practices
• Active efforts to promote IPOs and attract new listings in order to strengthen the role of financial sector in line with the strategic objectives of Dubai 2021 Plan
• AED 1.5 billion the net buy of Institutional investors and AED 900 million the net buy of foreign investors with the exception of Arabs and GCC nationals

Struggles Of Traditional Banks Highlight The Winning Principle At The Heart Of FinTech Innovations

Date 04/02/2016

As banks embark on their reporting season, the traditional institutions are setting out how they have fared in a tough global environment. Credit Suisse are due to release year on year results on Thursday, which are expected to show that the restructuring undertaken by the Swiss bank has not yet fed into their share price. Last week’s report from Deutsche Bank showed their first full year loss since the financial crisis of 2008, attributed by their CEO to on-going legacy issues.[1] It is clear that traditional banks are feeling the pressure from the disruptive impact of FinTech innovators.

BSE Declaration Of Interim Dividend

Date 04/02/2016

The Board of BSE in its meeting held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, inter-alia,  reviewed the performance of the company for the nine months period ended 31st December 2015 and declared an interim dividend of Rs 3.50 per share.

Thai Bourse Announces Executive Appointments And Promotions

Date 04/02/2016

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announces executives’ appointments and promotions to boost its strength and competitiveness, aiming at driving long-term growth.

Bank Of England Maintains Bank Rate At 0.5% And The Size Of The Asset Purchase Programme At £375 Billion

Date 04/02/2016

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment.  At its meeting ending on 3 February 2016, the MPC voted unanimously to maintain Bank Rate at 0.5%.  The Committee also voted unanimously to maintain the stock of purchased assets financed by the issuance of central bank reserves at £375 billion.

SGX Commodities Publishes White Paper “Creating An Asian Market For LNG”

Date 04/02/2016

SGX Commodities has published a white paper on the development of Asia’s LNG market, looking in more depth at the dynamics that are driving the growth of the spot market both in Asia and globally, and the subsequent need to develop a trusted price benchmark.