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International Corn Industry Conference To Kick Off

Date 22/09/2014

Sponsored by the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), the Seventh International Corn Industry Conference (ICIC) will be held in Chengdu on September 22. With the theme of "market restructuring and raw material risk management", the conference will see the participation of the enterprises of corn deep-processing, animal feed and the trade industry chain as well as the representatives from relevant government departments, industry associations, and financial and information institutions.

FTSE Annual Country Classification Review – 2014

Date 22/09/2014

FTSE Group today announces the results of the Annual Country Classification Review for 2014.

Euronext To Partner With Degiro On Dutch Retail Investor Services

Date 22/09/2014

Euronext today announces an agreement on its retail investor activities in Amsterdam with online broker DEGIRO in order to improve its communication to this key audience. DEGIRO, a member of the Euronext cash and derivatives markets, will be the first online broker to distribute a range of Euronext’s retail services via its direct channel to its client base, ensuring more efficient and effective communication to the end user.

EU Supervisory Authorities Update On Risks In EU Financial System

Date 22/09/2014

The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) published today its bi-annual report on risks and vulnerabilities in the European Union's (EU) financial system. The report identifies a number of risks to financial stability in the EU, including prolonged weak economic growth in an environment characterised by high indebtedness, intensified search for yield in a protracted low interest rate environment, and uncertainties in global emerging market economies. The report also highlights risks related to conduct of business and Information Technologies (IT).

Bank Of England - CRD IV: Data Collection On Remuneration Practices – CP17/14

Date 22/09/2014

Background

This joint PRA and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) consultation paper (CP) sets out out proposed changes to both regulators’ remuneration data reporting requirements for banks, building societies, PRA-designated investment firms and IFPRU (Prudential Handbook for Investment Firms) investment firms (including other types of firms where they are included in the scope of consolidation of an institution for which data is to be collected).

Nairobi Securities Exchange Joins FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index

Date 22/09/2014

Nairobi Securities Exchange was added to the FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index effective 16 September following its trading debut on 9 September.

SGX Reports 1Q Results On 21 October

Date 22/09/2014

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is reporting first quarter results for Financial Year 2015 (FY2015) after the market closes on 21 October 2014.

Paradigm Shift As Real-Time Clearing Becomes A Reality In Europe - Cinnober’s Technology Now Live At LME Clear — Europe’s Most Modern, Multi-Asset Clearinghouse

Date 22/09/2014

The London Metal Exchange (LME) has announced the successful launch of its brand new clearinghouse, LME Clear. Swedish supplier and long-term partner, Cinnober Financial Technology, is providing the core technology for real-time, multi-asset clearing and risk management to the exchange.

Xetra/Börse Frankfurt: Four New UBS ETFs Launched On Xetra

Date 22/09/2014

Four new exchange-listed equity index funds from the issuer UBS Global Asset Management have been tradable in Deutsche Börse’s XTF segment since Monday.  

Debt Management Firms Must Raise Their Game, Says UK’s Financial Conduct Authority

Date 22/09/2014

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says debt management firms must demonstrate they provide appropriate advice, do not charge unfair fees, and have adequate processes for handling client money when assessments for consumer credit authorisation start next month.