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OCC January 2024 Monthly Volume Data

Date 02/02/2024

OCC, the world’s largest equity derivatives clearing organization, announced today that year-to-date average daily volume was 46,874,023 contracts. Total monthly volume for January 2024 was 984,354,494 contracts.

Jon Thor Sturluson New Chief Economist At Finansinspektionen

Date 02/02/2024

FI has named Jon Thor Sturluson its new chief economist. He will take over the role no later than 1 May 2024 and join FI’s management team.

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Summary, 2 February 2024

Date 02/02/2024

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exchange's weekly summary.

Borsa Istanbul: Announcement And Annex About Changes Made Within The 8.Th Revision Of The Precious Metals And Precious Stones Market Procedure

Date 02/02/2024

Click for the announcement.

Click for Annex-1

Repeated Identity Theft: BaFin Warns Consumers About The Website heptagoninvestments.net

Date 02/02/2024

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) is currently investigating the unknown operator of the website heptagoninvestments.net. The operator uses this website to offer financial and investment services without the required authorisation. The website is not operated by the British company Heptagon Capital LLP. This is a case of identity theft targeting the aforementioned company, which is registered with the British Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). BaFin already issued a warning about the identical website heptagoninvesmtents.com on 19 January 2024.

LME Clear Management Changes

Date 02/02/2024

LME Clear is pleased to announce the appointments of Chris Jones as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Matt Wade as Chief Risk Officer (CRO), and Paul Kirkwood as Head of Clearing Risk. The appointments are effective immediately, with the COO and CRO roles subject to regulatory approval.

BaFin Warns Consumers About The Websites digitalfinance.org.uk And exogroupltd.com

Date 02/02/2024

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the websites digitalfinance.org.uk and exogroupltd.com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown operators are providing financial and investment services on this website without the required authorisation.

CME Group Reports Record January ADV Of 25.2 Million Contracts

Date 02/02/2024

• Highest-ever January ADV with 16% growth year-over-year
• Record January interest rate ADV of 13.1 million contracts, up 27%
• Record January options ADV of 6.1 million contracts, up 26%

Cboe Global Markets Reports Results For Fourth Quarter 2023 And Full Year

Date 02/02/2024

Fourth Quarter and Full Year Highlights*

• Diluted EPS for the Quarter of $1.98, Up 33 percent; Record Diluted EPS for the Full Year of $7.13, Up 226 percent
• Adjusted Diluted EPS¹ for the Quarter of $2.06, Up 14 percent; Record Adjusted Diluted EPS¹ for the Full Year of $7.80, Up 13 percent
• Record Net Revenue for the Quarter of $499.0 million, Up 9 percent; Record Net Revenue for the Full Year of $1.9 billion, Up 10 percent
• Establishing 2024 organic total net revenue growth target² of 5 to 7 percent and Data and Access Solutions organic net revenue growth target² of 7 to 10 percent
• Establishing 2024 Adjusted Operating Expense Guidance² of $798 to $808 million, reflecting continued investment to drive long-term revenue and earnings growth.

Moscow Exchange Trading Volumes In January 2024

Date 02/02/2024

In January 2024, total trading volumes across Moscow Exchange’s markets was RUB 107.9 trln (January 2023: RUB 82.3 trln).