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The Route To Reviving Professional Standards In Banking - A New CSFI Report

Date 05/01/2015

Professional bodies can lead the banking industry’s efforts to reclaim professional standards – but only if they have greater employer recognition and credible teeth, according to a new report from the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (CSFI).

Thai Bourse Announces Remarkable Performance In 2014

Date 05/01/2015

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) revealed that 2014 average daily trading value was THB 45.47 billion (approximately USD 1.38 billion), considered the highest in ASEAN for three consecutive years, while the average daily derivatives trading volume reached 147,025 contracts. Market capitalization from newly-listed companies was THB 304 billion (USD 9.21 billion). As a regional financial hub, SET’s quality has increasingly been recognized by variousinternational organizations. SET joined the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative, becoming the first exchange in ASEAN to pledge commitment to the promotion of sustainability within its capital markets. In 2015, The Thai capital market continues to increase diversification and internationalization of products and services.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 05/01/2015

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Wednesday, 7 January 2015, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contracts will be as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company’s normal procedures and standard margining methodology.

Okasan Securities Selects Fidessa's SOR - Enabling PTS Trading In Japan

Date 05/01/2015

Fidessa group plc (LSE: FDSA) announced today that Okasan Securities has selected Fidessa's SOR (Smart Order Routing) system to enable PTS (Proprietary Trading System) trading as of early 2015. Okasan Securities is already a client of Fidessa for both of their agency and proprietary trading platforms. The SOR system will be integrated into their existing trading platforms alongside Fidessa's algorithmic trading engine.

Broadridge Acquires Foreign Exchange, Cash Management Technology Company To Expand Support For Banks And Broker-Dealers - Acquisition Of TwoFour Systems Adds Strategic Capability To Broadridge's Growing Multi-Asset Technology Portfolio

Date 05/01/2015

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR) has acquired TwoFour Systems LLC, a provider of real-time foreign exchange solutions for banks and broker-dealers, to address the rising demand for advanced FX and cash management technology among financial institutions. TwoFour Systems LLC is the technology subsidiary of TwoFour Holdings LLC. The transaction was completed December 30, 2014; terms were not disclosed. 

Nordic Growth Market NGM Reports A Turnover Of 5.2 Billion SEK (555 Million Euro) For December 2014

Date 05/01/2015

Nordic Growth Market (NGM) generated a total turnover of 5.2 billion SEK (555 million Euro) for December 2014, based on NGM’s three markets Sweden, Finland and Norway.

Ljubljana Stock Exchange: Monthly Statistical Report December 2014

Date 05/01/2015

Click here to download the monthly statistics of the Ljubljana Stock Exchange for December 2014.

Cairo Amman Bank Weekly Economic Monitor

Date 05/01/2015

Click here to download Cairo Amman Bank's weekly economic monitor report.

Singapore Fixed Income Indices (SFI) Weekly - 5 January 2015

Date 05/01/2015

SFI Weekly

Key highlights for the week ending 2 January 2015

• The SFI gained 0.05% to 119.55.
• In 2014, the SFI has gained 3.89% (2013: -2.52%). Over the last five years (2010-2014), the SFI has enjoyed a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.22%.
• SFI gains were largely propped up by government bonds (SFI Government Bond Index: +0.17%). Corporate bonds (SFI Corporate Bond Index) however fell 0.13%. 
• Interest yield for corporate bonds (SFI Corporate Bond Index) is currently at 3.277% (SFI: 2.868%), the highest since 18 Sep 2012 (3.285%). Year-on-year, interest yield for corporate bonds is up 15bps (SFI: +5bps Y-o-Y).
• There was no new inclusion to the SFI in the latest index rebalance. Currently, the SFI is represented by 253 issuances with a combined market value of over S$138 billion.

Okasan Securities Co., Ltd. To Participate On Chi-X Japan PTS

Date 05/01/2015

Chi-X Japan Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of market operator Chi-X Global Holdings LLC, today announced that Okasan Securities Co., Ltd. will access Chi-X Japan through a trading platform provided by Fidessa.