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EEX Group Monthly Volumes – January 2024

Date 06/02/2024

EEX Group reports its January volumes with the following highlights:

• 2024 saw a dynamic start with the total monthly trading volume on global power markets of EEX Group at 938.4 TWh, a 45% increase year-on-year and a 21% growth compared to December 2023 (775.4 TWh).
• Volumes on the EPEX European power spot markets grew by 27%, reaching a record monthly level of 74.8 TWh, while European power derivatives volumes reported a remarkable 88% YoY expansion to 589.9 TWh. Several of the core power derivatives markets continued strong growth in January 2024, including records reported on the German, Spanish, Swiss, Dutch and Belgian markets.
• In addition, the Japanese Power Futures market registered a notable record monthly volume of 5.6 TWh, a doubling of levels in comparison to 2.8 TWh in December 2023, and almost one-third of the total trading volume for the full year of 2023 in only one month (18.3 TWh). It corresponds to a 357% growth compared to January 2023.
• EEX’s European natural gas markets comprising of both derivatives and spot markets rose by 2% compared to last year, with continued significant increases on the Czech (CZ VTP), and Italian (PSV) gas derivatives markets YoY. The latter, as well as the EEX Dutch TTF natural gas derivatives market (253 TWh) reported record volumes in trade for January 2024. 
• January 2024 recorded a significant growth also on EEX’s environmental markets in Europe with a 70% increase Year-on-Year, driven by the emissions futures, reaching 38.5 million tonnes of CO2. Nodal’s North American environmental markets posted a 166% growth YoY.
• EEX Group’s freight markets continued their growth on a month-on-month basis, with 102,406 lots registered in January 2024, compared to 80,022 lots in December 2023 (+28%). 

CME Group To Launch U.S. Corporate Bond Index Futures In Summer 2024

Date 06/02/2024

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its interest rate complex will expand in summer 2024 with the launch of U.S. Corporate Bond Index futures, pending regulatory review.

Tigress Financial Partners To Offer Co-Branded Access To The ICE TMC Bond Trading Platform

Date 06/02/2024

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced that Tigress Financial Partners, the nation’s only certified disabled and women-owned financial services firm, will provide a co-branded version of the ICE TMC bond platform to its network of dealers and investment managers.

The First IPO In 2024 On Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: Member, Meitav Trade Is Now Also A TASE-Listed Company - Meitav Trade Investments' Management Opened Trading In Celebration Of The Company's IPO –The First In 2024

Date 06/02/2024

Management of Meitav Trade Investments opened trading this morning, in celebration of its listing on TASE and the first IPO in 2024.

Fiserv Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2023 Results

Date 06/02/2024

• GAAP revenue growth of 6% in the quarter and 8% for the full year;
• GAAP EPS increased 18% in the quarter and 27% for the full year;
• Operating cash flow increased 12% to $5.16 billion for the full year;
• Organic revenue growth of 12% both in the quarter and for the full year;
• Adjusted EPS increased 15% in the quarter and 16% for the full year;
• Free cash flow increased 14% to $4.02 billion for the full year;
• Company expects 2024 organic revenue growth of 15% to 17% and adjusted EPS of $8.55 to $8.70, or growth of 14% to 16%

Memorandum Of Understanding And Cooperation Between Amman Stock Exchange And Middle East University

Date 06/02/2024

The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) and the Middle East University have signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation (MOU) aimed at increasing the level of cooperation and coordination to ensure effective communication and achieve common goals between the two parties. The agreement was signed by Mr. Mazen Wathaifi, the CEO of the ASE, and Prof. Dr. Salam Mahadin, president of the University, in the presence of Mr. Amjad Al-Qudah, director of the communication and media department at the ASE, Prof. Dr. Hisham Abu Saymeh, the Dean of the Faculty of Business., Dr. Ayman Al-Khazaleh, the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Othman, the Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Business; Dr. Ahmed Meri, the Head of the Finance and Accounting Department; Dr. Asmaa Al-Amarneh, a faculty member.

bitget.com: BaFin Investigates The Company BG Limited

Date 06/02/2024

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the company BG Limited and the services it is offering. BaFin has information that the company is offering financial services on its website bitget.com without the required authorisation. BaFin does not supervise any company called BG Limited.

BaFin Warns Consumers About The Website coinmarkaji.com

Date 06/02/2024

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website coinmarkaji.com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown operator is providing financial and investment services on this website without the required authorisation. BaFin already issued a warning about the identical website coinmarkupp.co on 4 January 2024.

HKEX Monthly Market Highlights

Date 06/02/2024

HIGHLIGHTS

- Securities Market

• Market capitalisation was $28.1 trillion at the end of January 2024.
• The average daily turnover in January 2024 was $96.7 billion.
• The average daily turnover of derivative warrants in January 2024 was $5.9 billion, an increase of 7 per cent when compared with $5.5 billion for the same period last year.
• The average daily turnover of L&I Products in January 2024 was $2.48 billion, an increase of 1 per cent when compared with $2.45 billion for the same period last year.
• The average daily turnover of debt securities in January 2024 was $740 million, an increase of 85 per cent when compared with $400 million for the same period last year.

BIS: Tracing The Adoption Of Digital Technologies

Date 06/02/2024

In recent decades, expanding internet access has benefited economic development, particularly in emerging markets. At the same time, digital divides persist, excluding many people from the benefits of digitalisation. Factors like income inequality, market competition, quality improvements and affordability can influence the adoption of digital technologies. To narrow the digital divide, understanding the contribution of these factors to the adoption process is key.