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ICE Clear Europe Receives Recognition As A Third Country Central Counterparty Under EMIR

Date 28/09/2020

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of mortgage technology, data and listings services, announces that ICE Clear Europe, ICE’s London-based clearing house, has been recognized by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union (EU) securities markets regulator, as a third country central counterparty in accordance with the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). This recognition will take effect once the transition arrangement between the United Kingdom and EU ends.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Signs New MoU With The Insurance Authority

Date 28/09/2020

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Insurance Authority (IA) announced today that they have entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) following the introduction of the direct regulatory regime of insurance intermediaries .

Bank Of England Statement On European Securities And Markets Authority Recognition Decisions

Date 28/09/2020

The Bank of England welcomes the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) recognition decisions with respect to central counterparties (CCPs) established in third countries. The decisions give the formal permission for UK CCPs to operate in the EU, continue to provide clearing services to their EU members, and EU banks to continue meet their obligations to UK CCPs.

ESMA Publishes Draft Rules For Third-Country Firms Under New MiFIR And MiFID II Regimes

Date 28/09/2020

OHT Admitted To Trading

Date 28/09/2020

The specialized heavy transport and installation contractor OHT has today been admitted to trading on Merkur Market (ticker code: OHT-ME).

Siemens Energy AG New In Prime Standard On The Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Date 28/09/2020

Siemens Energy AG (ISIN: DE000ENER6Y0) has been listed in the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since today. The shares had an initial listing price of €22.01.

Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Changes To Static Circuit Breaker Ranges (SCB Range)

Date 28/09/2020

Click here to download changes to static circuit breaker ranges (SCB Range).

ICM.com Awarded “Most Trusted Forex Broker - Middle East 2020”

Date 28/09/2020

ICM.com is proud to announce its latest achievement and recognition as the Most Trusted Forex Broker in the Middle East.  This adds to the list of more than 20 awards received throughout the years from a number of esteemed bodies around the world. ICM.com received recognition for demonstrating high rates of regional growth, innovation, integrity, and world-class client support.

FIA Welcomes The Decisions By EC On Time-Limited Equivalence And ESMA On UK CCP Temporary Recognition

Date 28/09/2020

FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken today made the following statement in reaction to the EC and ESMA decisions to formally grant temporary equivalence and recognition for clearinghouses based in the UK, which allow them to continue to provide clearing services in the EU at the end of the transition period between the EU and the UK.

Four Solactive Indices Featured In The Top-Ten ETF And ETP Launches In Hong Kong

Date 28/09/2020

After the announcement of four Solactive Indices being featured in the top-ten ETF launches in the US this year, Solactive is pleased to announce yet another top ranking, this time in the Hong Kong ETF/ETP market, where the company was able to also place four indices amongst the top-ten product launches (measured by AuM inflows) year to date.