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EEX Publishes Statement On The Green Paper: “An Electricity Market For Germany’s Energy Transition”

Date 02/03/2015

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) welcomes the Green Paper “An Electricity Market for Germany’s Energy Transition” published by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. In its statement, EEX commits itself to the Energy Transition in Germany and emphasizes the relevance of an electricity market which is based on a solid long-term foundation. At the same time, the exchange can contribute to meeting the challenges of the energy transition by introducing new products.

Keynote Address By CFTC Chairman Timothy G. Massad Before The Institute Of International Bankers

Date 02/03/2015

Thank you for inviting me today, and I thank Roger for that kind introduction. I want to also thank the IIB for its participation in the work of the agency. I have had the opportunity to meet with the IIB previously as well as many of you individually. I value your input and look forward to continuing to work with you.

EEX Trading Volumes In February – All-Time High On The Power Derivatives Market – New Records In Italian And Spanish Power Futures

Date 02/03/2015

In February 2015, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) reached new monthly record on the Power Derivatives Market. Overall, the volume in power derivatives amounted to 228.8 TWh, exceeding the recent record in January 2015 (226.5 TWh). Compared to the same month in the previous year the volume increased by 124 percent (February 2014: 102.1 TWh).

SEC Suspends Trading In 128 Dormant Shell Companies To Put Them Out Of Reach Of Microcap Fraudsters

Date 02/03/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it has suspended trading in 128 inactive penny stock companies to ensure they don’t become a source for pump-and-dump schemes.

EPEX SPOT: Volume In 15-Minute Contracts Increases Strongly - Intraday Call Auction Activates New Part Of The Market

Date 02/03/2015

In February 2015, a total volume of 32.9 TWh was traded on EPEX SPOT’s Day-Ahead and Intraday power markets (February 2014: 30.6 TWh). 230,440 MWh have been traded on the 15-minute call auction on the German Intraday market. The auction now represents 40.7% of the total volume traded in 15-minute contracts in Germany. At the same time, the 15-minute volume traded on the German and Swiss continuous market (337,881 MWh) has increased by 9.2% compared to February 2014 (309,543 MWh).

Turnover At Deutsche Börse’s Cash Markets At 125.5 Billion Euros In February

Date 02/03/2015

Order book turnover on Xetra, Börse Frankfurt and Tradegate Exchange across all asset classes stood at €125.5 billion in February (February 2014: €102.6 billion).

S&P Dow Jones Indices Market Attributes: Correlation & Dispersion Index Dashboard

Date 02/03/2015

• Warning signals were flashing in European correlation levels prior to the European Central Bank's much-anticipated stimulus package at the end of last month; since the announcement, correlations have collapsed along with volatility levels in developed markets.
• February’s 0.11 correlation for the S&P Europe 350 was the lowest since at least 2007, and similar record-low correlations were recorded in the S&P SmallCap 600®, the S&P Emerging BMI and the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. LargeMidCap.  Every single correlation measure was in the lowest quartile of its historic range.
• Dispersion in each market remains high relative to recent history.

Exegy Adds Support For Aequitas NEO Exchange

Date 02/03/2015

Exegy Inc., a leading provider of managed services and technology for market data normalization and distribution, has announced today the availability of a feed handler for the Aequitas NEO Exchange Inc. (NEO Exchange). The NEO Exchange is using a bold new blueprint that puts investors, capital-raising companies and their dealers first, and aims to level the playing field to the advantage of all market participants. The NEO Exchange plans to launch its trading platform on March 27, 2015, trading TSX and TSXV listings. Its listing platform will launch in Q2 2015, when capital-raising companies will be able to obtain approval and go public on the NEO Exchange.

Moscow Exchange Quarterly Index Review: Polyus Gold And Mechel To Join Key Equity Indices

Date 02/03/2015

Moscow Exchange announces the results of its quarterly review of equity indices, in accordance with the recommendations of the Exchange Index Committee. The revised indices will be in effect for the quarter 17 March to 15 June 2015. The Exchange also updates the market on changes in the free float ratios of several issuers.

TradingScreen Celebrated For Innovation In Fastest-Growing Market

Date 02/03/2015

TradingScreen won for Best Asian Trading Venue at the 2015 Hedgeweek Global Awards ceremony in London last Friday.