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Nasdaq Launches Experimental Access Fee Program - Lowered Access Fees For Key Stocks To Provide Data For Market Structure Improvement

Date 02/02/2015

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) will launch its experimental pricing program today with lower access fees for 14 stocks representing both small and large capitalization companies traded on U.S. equity listings venues.

The Spanish Stock Exchange Traded €93.7 Bn. In January, Up 25% Year On Year

Date 02/02/2015

Monthly trading statements for BME Markets

The best month of January in the last four years.

• The number of equity trades in January was 6.9 million
• In January the trading volume in ETFs grew by 21%
• The trading volume in the Warrants and Certificates market was up 45% in January
• The nominal amount in the Derivatives market in January grew 5.53% year-on-year
• Corporate Debt trading reached €49.7 billion in January, down 45% year on year.

Migration Of New “EEX TT Screen” Started

Date 02/02/2015

Since this morning, the first traders have access to the new ‘EEX TT Screen’. Shortly after the market opened, the first orders were submitted via the new screen http://www.eex.com/en/access/frontends/eex-tt-screen

The Board Of Directors Proposes 7% Cash Dividend: DFM Company Net Profit Rises 167% To AED 759.3 Million In 2014

Date 02/02/2015

H.E. Essa Kazim:

• DFM attracted 27,000 new investor, and net foreign investment in-flow amounted to AED 4 billion during the year 2014
• impressive revival of IPOs with the listing of four new joint-stock companies
• Effective contribution in efforts to develop Dubai into the Capital of Islamic Economy increased the total value of Sukuk listed in Dubai to AED 88 billion
• Accelerated efforts to launch the “Smart Borse” project aiming to provide advanced and effective services to all participants
• The “Second Market” enables 145 private joint stock companies to benefit from capital market structures in realizing their growth strategies

EBS To Unveil A Cutting-Edge, Next Generation Integrated Trading Platform - HTML5-Based, Seamlessly Deployed And Delivered

Date 02/02/2015

EBS, ICAP’s market-leading electronic FX business, announces today that it will be unveiling a cutting-edge, integrated trading platform. Pushing the boundaries of FX innovation, customers will have a fully integrated view of EBS’s diverse products and services, new analytics and access to its trusted liquidity, all in a single, fully customisable screen.

ICAP Information Services Launches The ICAP Bond Correlated Call US Treasury Index

Date 02/02/2015

ICAP plc (IAP.L), a leading markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation and information services, announces today that ICAP Information Services (IIS), the information division of ICAP, has launched the ICAP Bond Correlated Call (BCC) US Treasury Index. A fixed income strategy index, it represents the enhanced income received on physical bond holdings when a product on the index is launched.

Korea Securities Depository (KSD) And Clearstream Launch Investment Fund Cooperation - Cross-Border Fund Distribution Services Expanded By Linking Fund Processing Platforms Fundnet And Vestima - Partnership With KSD Strengthens Clearstream’s Investment Fund Strategy In Asia - Markets In Asia Are Continuing To Open Up To Offshore Funds

Date 02/02/2015

On 2 February 2015, Korea Securities Depository (KSD) and Clearstream signed a contractual framework in Seoul which launches their investment fund cooperation. The new partnership supports cross-border investment fund distribution (direct and indirect distribution) by linking KSD’s FundNet and Clearstream’s global fund processing platform Vestima. 

Federal Environment Minister Dr. Barbara Hendricks Visits EEX

Date 02/02/2015

Today, Dr. Barbara Hendricks, Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety, visited the European Energy Exchange (EEX) and gained insights on the working of the exchange.Following an expert discussion with representatives of EEX regarding the implementation of the energy turnaround and the importance of trading in emission allowances as a climate protection tool, Federal Minister Hendricks visited EEX’s Market Supervision – the heart of the exchange.

Guggenheim Securities International Commences Operations

Date 02/02/2015

Guggenheim Securities International Ltd., the international investment banking and capital markets division of Guggenheim Partners, today announced that it has commenced operations, providing sales and trading services for European clients.

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Updated List Of Issuers Of Gift Certificates In Repayment Procedures Based On The "Payment Services Act"

Date 02/02/2015

The FSA updated the list of issuers who are repaying, have completed repaying or have announced the termination of use of prepaid payment instruments, as defined in the "Payment Services Act" (e.g. gift vouchers, gift certificates, and prepaid cards).