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West African Capital Markets Integration Council Meeting

Date 03/04/2014

The West African Capital Markets Integration Council (WACMIC) held its 4^th meeting from March 31 to April 1, 2014 at Sofitel Hotel Ivoire, in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire to reiterate its commitment to the integration of capital markets in West Africa, and to finalize preparations for the commencement of Phase 1 of the integration initiative. 

ICMA Paper Identifies The Systemic Risks Of Restricting Collateral Movement

Date 03/04/2014

ICMA’s European Repo Council today published a paper, ‘Collateral is the new cash: the systemic risks of inhibiting collateral fluidity’, which describes the increasing importance of collateral and how it effectively underpins the functioning of capital markets which provide the basis for economic growth.

ICAP Appoints New Group Chief Risk Officer - Wendy Phillis

Date 03/04/2014

ICAP a leading markets operator and provider  of post trade risk mitigation and information services, announces that it has appointed Wendy Phillis as Group Chief Risk Officer.

WSE Derivatives Market In March 2014

Date 03/04/2014

• Trading volume in all derivatives was 1.35 million contracts during March 2014.
• Open interest was over 266 thousand at the end of March 2014.

Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments’ (CISI) Managing Director Ruth Martin Stepping Down From Role

Date 03/04/2014

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments’ (CISI) Managing Director (MD), Ruth Martin, has given notice that she is stepping down from her role in January 2015, and plans to continue to support the CISI in a senior advisory capacity.

ICE Announces New NYSE Liffe European Government Bond Futures And Swapnote® Contracts - 21 New Interest Rate Futures Contracts To Launch In The Second Quarter

Date 03/04/2014

IntercontinentalExchange Group (NYSE: ICE), the leading global network of exchanges and clearing houses, today announced that NYSE Liffe will launch new European Government Bond futures and Swapnote® futures contracts.

SGX Commodity Trading Activities Continue Growing

Date 03/04/2014

Singapore Exchange (SGX) saw a continued growth in commodity activities in March.  Derivatives activities held steady while securities trading declined.

Malawi Stock Exchange First Quarter Market Performance Report 2014

Date 03/04/2014

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exchange's first quarter market performance report 2014.

European Energy Exchange: Supervisory Board Extends Steffen Köhler’s Term Of Office

Date 03/04/2014

The Supervisory Board of European Energy Exchange AG(EEX) has confirmed Steffen Köhler’s current position as a member of the Management Board and extended his term of office by a further five years.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Announces Competition Review Into Credit Cards - Particular Focus On How Industry Works With Those In Difficult Financial Situations

Date 03/04/2014

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today confirmed its intention to undertake a competition review into the UK’s £150bn credit card market at the end of this year.