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Direct Edge Trading Notice #14-31: BATS One Feed Update

Date 31/07/2014

Overview 

BATS has completed work on all versions of the BATS One Feed and is on-track for the planned production release on October 1, 2014. However, the introductory release of the Feed scheduled for August 1, 2014, has been deferred, pending SEC approval. BATS continues to offer all versions of the BATS One Feed in the certification environment, and firms are encouraged to take advantage of the environment for development and testing.

Share Of Investors In Financial Instruments Trading On WSE In H1 2014

Date 31/07/2014

• Foreign investors generated 49% of trading in equities on the WSE Main Market (no change YoY), institutional investors 38% (+1 percentage point YoY) and retail investors 13% (-1 percentage point YoY)
• Retail investors remained in the lead on NewConnect with a share of 62% of trading in H1 2014 but the share of domestic financial institutions increased steadily
• The share of retail investors in option trading grew significantly in H1 2014 (48%, +10 percentage points YoY).

BGC Partners Reports Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results - Declares Quarterly Dividend - Conference Call To Discuss Results Scheduled For 10:00 AM ET Today

Date 31/07/2014

BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP) (“BGC Partners,” “BGC,” or “the Company”), a leading global brokerage company primarily servicing the financial and real estate markets, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2014.

Richard Harrington Joins Redline Trading Solutions’ Board Of Directors

Date 31/07/2014

Redline Trading Solutions, the premier provider of ultra-low latency market data and order execution systems, today announced that Richard J. Harrington has joined the Board of Directors of the company.

ITG Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results - International Earnings Growth Driven By Continued Gains In Europe And Improving Operating Efficiency In Asia Pacific - U.S. Revenue Per Share At Highest Level In Almost Three Years - Year-To-Date Return On Average Equity Nearly 13%

Date 31/07/2014

ITG (NYSE:ITG), an independent execution and research broker, today reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2014.

CME Group Inc. Reports Second-Quarter 2014 Financial Results

Date 31/07/2014

CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today reported revenues of $732 million and operating income of $412 million for the second quarter of 2014. Net income attributable to CME Group was $264 million and diluted earnings per share were $0.79. Excluding the items noted in the reconciliation, adjusted earnings per share would have been $0.771.

HKEx Report On Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting And Suspensions - As At 31 July 2014

Date 31/07/2014

Report on Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting and Suspensions
(As at 31 July 2014)

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Welcomes Appointment Of Non-Executive Directors

Date 31/07/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomes the appointment by the Financial Secretary of Dr William Wong Ming-fung, SC and the re-appointment of Ms Teresa Ko Yuk-yin as Non-Executive Directors for a term of two years effective from 1 August 2014.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For CITIC Pacific And HKEx Futures

Date 31/07/2014

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 Monday, 4 August 2014, 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.

STOXX Announces Compliance With IOSCO Principles For Financial Benchmarks

Date 31/07/2014

STOXX Limited, a leading provider of innovative, tradable and global index concepts, today declared its compliance with the International Organisation of Securities Commission’s (IOSCO) Principles for Financial Benchmarks, and published its “Letter of Compliance with the IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks” on the company’s website.