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Azul Systems Joins Eclipse Foundation - Brings Open Source, Multiplatform Java SE To Developer Community And The IoT

Date 12/05/2015

Azul Systems (Azul), the award-winning leader in Java runtime solutions, today announced its membership in the Eclipse Foundation, bringing over a decade of Java knowledge and expertise to multiple open source community projects. Working collaboratively with other members of the Eclipse community, Azul will provide developers with access and insight intoZulu® and Zulu Embedded, Azul’s fully commercialized, 100% open source builds of OpenJDK.
EEX: Trading In Agricultural Products Successfully Launched

Date 12/05/2015

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) has successfully completed the migration of the Agricultural Futures previously listed at Eurex Exchange to its platform.
Comment From Mark Taylor, Dean of Warwick Business School And Professor of Finance On The UK Government Reducing Its Stake In Lloyds To 20 Per Pent

Date 12/05/2015

Commenting on the UK Government reducing its stake in Lloyds to 20 per cent Mark Taylor, Dean of Warwick Business School Professor of Finance and former Bank of England economist, said: "This is good news for UK taxpayers and stands in stark contrast to the fortunes of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
Thai Bourse To Modify Criteria For Selection On SET50/100 Index Constituents

Date 12/05/2015

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will modify criteria on the selection of SET50 Index and SET100 Index constituents by considering trading volume of each individual stock in addition to the current methodology, effective from the June 2015 periodic review onwards. SET will also improve the calculation of its total return index (TRI) starting from July 1, 2015 onwards.
Joint Committee Of European Supervisory Authorities Publishes Its Recommendations On Securitisation

Date 12/05/2015

The Joint Committee of the three European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) has published a report detailing its findings and recommendations regarding the disclosure requirements and obligations relating to due diligence, supervisory reporting and retention rules in existing EU law on Structured Finance Instruments (SFIs).

DIFC Signs MoU With National Bank Of Kazakhstan To Collaborate On Areas Of Knowledge-Sharing And Experience In Developing A Financial Centre

Date 12/05/2015
- Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan, Kairat Kelimbetov leads high ranking delegation to DIFC
- NBK discusses cooperation on development of the Astana Financial Centre
UAE's Securities And Commodities Authority Hosts SEC Commissioner As Part Of Dialogue Session On Twin Peaks System And Challenges Facing Regulators

Date 12/05/2015

Daniel Gallagher: the UAE competes against international financial hubs and has become one of the most important emerging markets worldwide. The US does not implement the Twin Peaks system because it does not fit the nature of the US financial markets.
LSEG: Maroclear Selects UnaVista Technology For Trade Repository Solution

Date 12/05/2015
- Builds on strategic relationship between LSEG and Morocco
- Maroclear previously signed agreements with Monte Titoli
Osaka Exchange: Revision To Contract Specifications For 20-year Japanese Government Bond Futures

Date 12/05/2015

OSE is pleased to announce revisions to the specifications for 20-year Japanese government bond (JGB) futures contracts aimed at invigorating trading by enhancing convenience for market participants.

SGX: Sector Index Highlights Of The First Four Months Of 2015

Date 12/05/2015

Over the first four months of 2015, the STI generated a total return of 5.1% with the broader FTSE ST All-Share Index generating a total return of 5.6%.
During this time the top three performing Industry Indices, on a total return basis, were the FTSE ST Utilities Index (+24.9%), the FTSE ST Health Care Index (+23.2%), and the FTSE ST Basic Materials Index (+17.2%).
The FTSE ST Health Care Index & FTSE ST Utilities Index were also the best performing sector indices for the same four month period in 2014.
As of the end of April, the industry indices with the highest dividend yields were the FTSE ST Telecommunications Index (4.3%), the FTSE ST Health Care Index (3.9%) and the FTSE ST Industrials Index (3.4%).