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Nasdaq And Chain To Partner On Blockchain Technology Initiative - Nasdaq Private Market Will Be First Project At Nasdaq To Use Chain's Technology - Chain Will Be Inaugural Client On Nasdaq Private Market To Leverage Blockchain Technology

Date 24/06/2015

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced a new partnership with Chain, the leading blockchain infrastructure provider to financial institutions and enterprises, to leverage the blockchain platform to facilitate the secure issuance and transfer of shares of privately-held companies. Chain, currently privately-held, plans to be the inaugural company to use the blockchain technology on Nasdaq Private Market.

Monetary Authority of Singapore Reprimands SGX For Market Outages

Date 24/06/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has reprimanded the Singapore Exchange (SGX) for lapses related to the market outages on 5 November and 3 December 2014 and directed SGX to improve its recovery capabilities and processes. There will be a moratorium on fee increases for the securities and derivatives markets with immediate effect until the improvements are completed. Following the discussion with MAS on the incidents, SGX has also decided to contribute $1 million to its Investor Education Fund.

Twenty Years Of Evolution And Innovation For JSE’s Commodity Derivatives

Date 24/06/2015

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Commodity Derivatives Market.

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Sets Out Options For Measuring Value Of General Insurance Products

Date 24/06/2015

In a discussion paper published today, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) sets out and invites comments on options for the publication of product value data, following concerns about poor value and a lack of effective competition in general insurance markets.

Cleartrade Exchange (CLTX) Announces All-Time Record Trading Week On Dry Bulk Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs)

Date 24/06/2015

Cleartrade Exchange (CLTX), the Singapore regulated futures exchange for commodity derivatives, is pleased to report its largest weekly trading volume in Dry Bulk Freight Forward Agreements (FFAs), with a total of 18,670 lots recorded, the equivalent of approximately 50% market share.

Thai Bourse And Partners Enhance Digital Investors

Date 24/06/2015

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has joined hands with 27 leading securities firms to organize “SET-TFEX Digital Investor Fair 2015” for the fourth year, during June 25-28, to introduce cutting-edge tools, programs and applications enabling investors to be DI: Digital Investors to select quality stocks and invest by themselves.

FIDERE PATRIMONIO To Start Trading On MAB On 29 June - A REIT Controlled By Blackstone Real State

Date 24/06/2015

The Admissions Committee of the Mercado Alternativo Bursátil (MAB) has submitted to the Board of Directors a favourable report on FIDERE PATRIMONIO, stating that the company is eligible for admission to the SOCIMIs (REITs) segment of this market, following a review of all the information presented by the company.

Osaka Exchange: New Products And Trading Rule Revisions With Launch Of Next Generation Derivatives Trading System

Date 24/06/2015

We are pleased to announce listing new products and revisions to the trading rule at the Next Generation Derivatives Trading System (Next J-GATE).

HKEx Announces Temporary Holiday Risk Management Arrangements

Date 24/06/2015

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has announced the following holiday risk management arrangements.

London Stock Exchange To Waive Admission Fees For Retail Charity Bonds

Date 24/06/2015

• Two successful retail charity bond issues in the last 12 months, raising £38 million
• Builds on launch of Retail Charity Bonds platform, an initiative from Allia, supported by London Stock Exchange and Canaccord Genuity
• More than £4.6 billion raised on ORB since launch