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Horizons ETFs Extends Thematic ETF Suite With Vaccine ETF And North American Infrastructure ETF

Date 28/10/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on the global healthcare system. In the wake of its massive negative impacts, it has positively catalyzed the development of new drugs and vaccines. The potential usage for mRNA-based pharmaceuticals, for instance, far exceeds its current application as an effective vaccine against SARS-COVID-19. Research predicts the global mRNA Vaccines and Therapeutics market to grow at a CAGR of around 13% during 2021-2026. Today, Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. (“Horizons ETFs”) has launched the Horizons Global Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Index ETF (“HVAX”), an ETF that provides global exposure to companies involved in vaccine development, diagnostics, and therapeutics. On the same day, the Canadian ETF provider also launched the Horizons North American Infrastructure Development Index ETF (“BLDR”), which builds on the surge in demand of North American infrastructure companies as the current US administration proposes a bill for an extensive trillion-dollar infrastructure program.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Changes For The Securitis NOC-RM And EBAY-RM

Date 28/10/2021

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Risk parameters change for the security NOC-RM
Risk parameters change for the security EBAY-RM

LiquidityBook Launches New Trade Match Product - The Addition Of LiquidityBook’s FIX-Based Trade Matching Engine Solidifies The Technology Provider’s Flagship LBX Platform As A Truly Comprehensive Solution

Date 28/10/2021

LiquidityBook, a leading provider of cloud-native buy- and sell-side trading solutions, today announced the launch of its highly anticipated LBX Trade Match product.

Intercontinental Exchange Approves Fourth Quarter Dividend Of $0.33 Per Share

Date 28/10/2021

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, announced today a $0.33 per share dividend for the fourth quarter of 2021, which is up 10% from the $0.30 per share dividend paid in the fourth quarter of 2020. The cash dividend is payable on December 31, 2021 to stockholders of record as of December 17, 2021. The ex-dividend date is December 16, 2021.

HKEXVoice On The Uniqueness Of MSCI China A 50 Connect Index

Date 28/10/2021

HKEX’s new MSCI China A 50 Connect (USD) Index Futures got off to a great start in its first two weeks of trading.

Intercontinental Exchange Reports Strong Third Quarter 2021

Date 28/10/2021

• 3Q21 net revenues of $1.8 billion, +28% y/y
• 3Q21 GAAP diluted EPS of $1.12, +58% y/y
• 3Q21 adj. diluted EPS of $1.30, +34% y/y
• 3Q21 operating income of $878 million, +40% y/y; adjusted operating income of $1.0 billion, +31% y/y
• 3Q21 operating margin of 49%; adj. operating margin of 58%
• Expect to resume share repurchases in the fourth quarter
• Bakkt completes merger with VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings
• Reached an agreement to sell 9.85% stake in Euroclear for €709 million

New International Shares To Be Added To MOEX Market Making Programs

Date 28/10/2021

From 1 November 2021, 80 new international shares will be added to the MOEX Global and MOEX Global USD market making programs intended for securities of international issuers.

Eventus Wins Best Trade Surveillance Solution At RegTech Insight Awards APAC 2021 - Third Recognition In Past Five Months For Validus Platform In Asia-Pacific Region

Date 28/10/2021

Eventus Systems, Inc.<http://www.eventussystems.com>, a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions, announced that the firm has just won the award for Best Trade Surveillance Solution in the RegTech Insight Awards APAC 2021. The honor marks the firm’s third recognition in the past five months highlighting the strength of its Validus<https://www.eventussystems.com/validus-overview/> platform in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Intercity Football Club To Start Trading On BME Growth Tomorrow, 29 October

Date 28/10/2021

• It is the first Spanish football team to list on a stock exchange
• The company, which is the third to join BME Growth from the Pre-Market Environment, is the thirteenth company to list on this market so far this year.

ESMA Addresses Investment Recommendations Made On Social Media Platforms

Date 28/10/2021

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, issued today a Public Statement on investment recommendations made on social media. ESMA makes clear what investment recommendations are, how to post them on social media platforms and what the consequences of possible breaches of the EU Market Abuse Regulation can be.