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Corporate Boards Make Steady But Slow Progress Towards Gender Equality - Thomson Reuters Releases Findings From Latest Study On The Progress And Benefits Of Women On Corporate Boards

Date 22/10/2014

Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, released its latest study on gender diversity in the boardroom, which shows how the presence of women on corporate boards has continued at a steady, albeit incremental, increase over the past five fiscal years, and that for the first time, more than half of corporate boards reported that 10% or more of their board is female. The report also shows that companies with mixed boards continue to perform marginally better, on average, compared to a benchmark index, such as the MSCI World.

First Trust Global Portfolios LTD Lists New ETF On Euronext

Date 22/10/2014

Today Euronext welcomes First Trust Global Portfolios Ltd., a distributor of investment products and strategies, as a new product issuer to its markets. First Trust Global Portfolios listed its new Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) on Euronext Amsterdam, providing investors efficient exposure to stocks from the Eurozone. It is the first so called multi-factor Eurozone ETF in Europe (physical based), meaning the ETF uses an investment strategy in which securities are selected based on fundamental factors instead of on size (market capitalization).

London Stock Exchange Group Extends Strategic Relationship With Morocco

Date 22/10/2014

• Moroccan CSD, Maroclear signs cooperation  agreement with LSEG and Monte Titoli
• Moroccan Minister for SMEs, Mr Mamoune Bouhdoud opens trading in London
• Strengthens economic relationship between the UK and North West and Central Africa’s emerging economies

First Batch Of Money ETF Listed And Traded In Shenzhen Stock Exchange

Date 22/10/2014

On October 20, Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) issued the first batch of exchange traded money market funds (short for ‘money ETF’). Money ETF, upgrading and transforming on the basis of original exchange subscription and redemption money fund, is not only a significant innovation launched by SZSE this year, but also an important measure of carrying out the New National Nineand Opinion on Promoting the Innovative Development of Securities Invested Fund Sector.

Traiana Launches Harmony CCP Connect For Equities And Completes First Trade - Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan And Instinet To Use Traiana To Clear OTC Equity Trades At LCH.Clearnet And EuroCCP

Date 22/10/2014

Traiana, the leading provider of post-trade and risk solutions, announces today the launch of Harmony CCP Connect for Equities and the successful completion of its first trade. Some of the largest equity broker dealers, including Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan and Instinet, will automate the central clearing of their OTC equity trades via Harmony CCP Connect and will use the interoperable solution initially to match and clear equity contract for difference (CFD) related hedging trades at their preferred clearinghouse. CCP Connect for Equities will have additional banks joining the network over the coming months and is currently connected to three CCPs—LCH.Clearnet, EuroCCP and SIX x-clear. The first trade was completed yesterday between two banks. 

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The Monetary Policy Committee Meeting Held On 7 And 8 October 2014

Date 22/10/2014

The Governor invited the Committee to vote on the propositions that:

• Bank Rate should be maintained at 0.5%;
• The Bank of England should maintain the stock of purchased assets financed by the issuance of central bank reserves at £375 billion.

Osaka Exchange: Certification Received For JPX-Nikkei Index 400 Futures

Date 22/10/2014

Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has certified under CFTC Rule 30.13 that the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 Futures may be offered or sold to U.S. persons, at the end of CFTC business day of October 20, 2014 (U.S. EDT).
Upon OSE’s plan to launch the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 Futures on November 25, 2014, OSE has requested for certification to the CFTC in order to expand opportunities for the investors.

Thai Institute Of Directors Association (IOD): Listed Companies Mark Solid CG Scores Despite More Demanding Criteria To Meet ASEAN Standard

Date 22/10/2014

The Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD), with support from the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), Wednesday released CGR scores of 550 listed companies in Thailand at an average of 72%, which is considered satisfactory despite application of more demanding criteria to meet the ASEAN CG Scorecard standard.  The solid performance reflected value of corporate governance development cherished by Thai listed companies in order to bolster sustainable growth and boost confidences among domestic and international investors.

BGC Partners Commences Cash Tender Offer To Acquire GFI Group For $5.25 Per Share - BGC's Offer Provides Superior Value And Immediate Liquidity To GFI Group Shareholders

Date 22/10/2014

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 announced it has commenced a fully-financed tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of GFI Group Inc. (NYSE: GFIG) ("GFI Group" or "GFI") it does not currently own for $5.25 per share in cash. BGC currently owns 13.5% of GFI's outstanding shares.

MNI India Business Sentiment Eases In October - Domestic Demand Picks Up During Festival Season

Date 22/10/2014

Business confidence eased in October after hitting a record high in September, although it was still 16.6% above the level seen a year ago and expectations about the overall business environment in the next three months remained elevated.