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LCH CDSClear Goes Live With US Credit Index Options Clearing

Date 07/12/2020

• CDSClear launches clearing of credit index options on CDX investment grade (IG) and CDX high yield (HY) indices
• Builds upon LCH CDSClear’s existing credit index options clearing offering and liquidity
• Expansion provides members and clients with additional risk management, operational efficiency and funding benefits
• Demonstrates continued growth and innovation of the service

Intercontinental Exchange Becomes First Venue To Launch SONIA Options

Date 07/12/2020

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of mortgage technology, data and listings services, today announces the launch of Options and Mid-Curve Options based on Three Month SONIA Index Futures.

INE Releases An Announcement On The Revised Risk Management Measures Of The Shanghai International Energy Exchange

Date 07/12/2020

INE releases an announcement on the Revised Risk Management Measures of the Shanghai International Energy Exchange, as shown below:

The Revised Risk Management Measures of the Shanghai International Energy Exchange has been reviewed and adopted by the Board of Directions of INE and reported to the China Securities Regulatory Commission. It is hereby released and shall be implemented from this day of release.

BNP Paribas Asset Management Appoints Daniel Klein As Global Head Of Client Services

Date 07/12/2020

BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) announces that it has further strengthened its Global Client Group (‘GCG’) with the senior appointment of Daniel Klein as Global Head of Client Services, with effect from 1 January 2021.  Daniel will be based in Paris and report to Sandro Pierri, Head of the Global Client Group and member of BNPP AM’s Executive Committee.

Eurasian Development Bank Has Listed Debut USD Bond On AIX

Date 07/12/2020

The Astana International Exchange (“AIX”, “Exchange”) is pleased to announce that the Eurasian Development Bank (“EDB”) has successfully listed its debut US $100 mln 12-months bond on the AIX. First Heartland Securities JSC was acting as adviser of the transaction.

Bittrex Global Launches Tokenized Stock Trading - Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL) And 10 Other Stocks Now Available To Trade 

Date 07/12/2020

Bittrex Global (Bermuda) Ltd. (Bittrex Global) announced that it will be listing tokenized stocks on its digital asset exchange in cooperation with DigitalAssets.AG. This product will allow traders and investors direct access to listed companies without having to use an external broker or pay additional fees.  Shares can be purchased using either US dollars (USD), Tether (USDT) or Bitcoin (BTC), twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

LSEG Announces New CEO Of London Stock Exchange Plc

Date 07/12/2020

London Stock Exchange Group plc (“LSEG”, “the Group”) today announces that Julia Hoggett has been appointed as CEO of London Stock Exchange plc, a regulated subsidiary of LSEG. She will report to Murray Roos, Group Director, Capital Markets, LSEG and will start her position next year. Denzil Jenkins will continue as interim CEO of London Stock Exchange plc until Julia joins the Group to ensure a smooth transition.

THETA Trading Technologies Hires Neena Dholani - Electronic Trading Veteran Joins As Head Of Business Development

Date 07/12/2020

THETA, the specialist provider of buy-side trading technology as a service, has appointed Neena Dholani as Head of Business Development and a Board Member.

DGCX G6 Currencies Volumes Continue Upward Growth Trajectory Amidst Global Market Volatility

Date 07/12/2020

On the back of ongoing market volatility and major global events, the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) continued to register strong trading activity during the month of November 2020. DGCX’s G6 currencies portfolio continued its strong performance from the previous month, and markedly recorded a year-to-date (Y-T-D) growth of 364% as compared to the same period last year. Among the G6 currency pairs, The Australian Dollar Contract was the strongest performer, registering a Y-T-D volume growth of 4890%, which transitioned from a relatively small trading volume to the largest volume growth amongst other currencies.

BISON Reaches Trading Volume Of EUR 1 Billion In The Year 2020 - Several Days With Record Volumes In November - Number Of Active Users Grows To 206,000 - Deposit Of XRP Possible

Date 07/12/2020

Uncomplicated and secure trading in cryptocurrencies on the smartphone: this is possible with BISON, Boerse Stuttgart Group’s crypto app. Since the beginning of 2020, BISON has now reached a trading volume of EUR 1 billion. In the same period, the number of active users has grown by 180 percent to around 206,000. "The increase in user numbers and the trading volume on BISON in the current year have far exceeded our expectations. The positive development shows that with simple and reliable trading we are making the right offer in an exciting market environment for cryptocurrencies," said Dr Ulli Spankowski, CEO of Sowa Labs GmbH, the subsidiary of Boerse Stuttgart Digital Ventures GmbH which developed the BISON app. On several days in November 2020, BISON set new records for trading volumes exceeding EUR 35 million.