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ETFGI: Retail Investors In South Korea Are Active Purchasers Of ETFs Listed Overseas

Date 09/10/2023

Nineteen of the top 50 overseas stocks (including ETFs and ETNs) purchased by Korean retail investors in August were 18 ETFs and 1 ETN, according to data from the Korea Securities Depository.   Eleven of the nineteen ETFs and ETN on the top 50 list provide leverage of inverse exposure.  

Montréal Exchange's Markets Closed Today, October 9, 2023

Date 09/10/2023

The Exchange's markets are closed today, October 9, 2023.

Capital Supports Lending, Federal Reserve Vice Chair For Supervision Michael S. Barr, At The American Bankers Association Annual Convention, Nashville, Tennessee

Date 09/10/2023

Thank you for the opportunity to join you today.1 Let me start by recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day, and the proud history and ongoing contributions of Native Americans throughout the United States. Last month, I had the privilege to visit Native communities and Native lands in Montana to learn about the economic development opportunities and challenges in Native economies and gain a better understanding of how we can foster a financial system that works for all, including those in Indian Country.

MIAX Options Exchange - Final Reminder: Interface Specifications For ToM

Date 09/10/2023

As previously announced in the August 17, 2023, September 8, 2023 and September 21, 2023 Alerts, the MIAX Options Exchange Interface specifications have been updated for the following changes:

R.J. O'Brien Promotes Matt Heidkamp To COO, U.S., Gemma Lloyd To COO, EMEA

Date 09/10/2023

Chicago-based R.J. O'Brien & Associates (RJO), the oldest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the United States, today announced the promotions of Matt Heidkamp to Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer (COO), U.S. for RJO and Gemma Lloyd to Chief Operating Officer, EMEA for the firm's UK-based affiliate R.J. O'Brien Limited (RJO Limited). Both executives bring decades of relevant experience to the roles – with Heidkamp spending nearly his entire 29-year career at RJO in trading and operations and Lloyd joining earlier this year with more than 25 years of experience in client service and sales management roles in the listed derivatives space with brokerage firms, investment banks and asset managers.

LME Enriches ESG Data Source In Collaboration With Global Metals Community

Date 09/10/2023

The London Metal Exchange (LME) is collaborating with producers and standards bodies around the world on enriching its digital ESG data platform, LMEpassport. This will provide the metals community with access to comparable, verified and wide-ranging sustainability credentials and data regarding global producers. 

Bursa Malaysia Launches Bursa In-Depth Equity Analysis Research Competition - Total Of RM10,000 Cash Prizes To Be Won

Date 09/10/2023

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) has launched the Bursa In-Depth Equity Analysis Research Competition (Bursa IDEA) that aims to stimulate research interest and nurture research skills, while promoting a deeper understanding of the financial landscape among the public.  

Warsaw Stock Exchange Selects Equinix As Data Centre For Its New Trading System WATS

Date 09/10/2023

• The Warsaw Stock Exchange’s (GPW) proprietary Warsaw Automated Trading System (WATS) will be launched in a data centre provided by Equinix, one of the largest digital infrastructure and colocation companies in the world
• Selecting Equinix data centre for the launch of WATS will further facilitate GPW’s access to a world class financial services and trading ecosystem that will support growth plans of the exchange
• The launch of WATS is planned for November 2024

Why RBC Wealth Management Is Underweight In Credit In The UK And Europe & Neutral In Gilts - By Rufaro Chiriseri, Head Of Fixed Income For The British Isles At RBC Wealth Management

Date 09/10/2023

Continental Europe

This is likely the end of the hiking cycle for the European Central Bank (ECB). We expect the deposit rate to remain at 4%, and markets are now only pricing a cumulative five basis points (bps) worth of hikes for the rest of the year.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Welcomes The Launch Of The Transition Plan Taskforce Disclosure Framework

Date 09/10/2023

Today, the FCA welcomes the publication of the Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) Disclosure Framework.