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Joint Open Letter To The European Commission - EU Investors Against Any Postponement Of The Implementation Of The Shareholder Rights

Date 29/04/2020

Today the heads of European and Member State organisations representing individual shareholders across Europe sent an Open Letter to the European Commission opposing lobbying attempts by powerful financial intermediaries to postpone the implementation of the Shareholder Rights Directive II.

Nadex Product Schedule For The Week Of May 4, 2020

Date 29/04/2020

Nadex will observe the following product specific trading hours for the week of May 4, 2020:

• Monday, May 4, 2020: The Exchange will observe regular business hours. No China 50 or Japan 225 Contracts will be available on this day. No Weekly Japan 225 contracts will be available for this week.
• Tuesday, May 5, 2020: The Exchange will observe regular business hours. No China 50 or Japan 225 contracts will be offered on this date.
• Wednesday, May 6, 2020: The Exchange will observe regular exchange hours. No Japan 225 contracts will be offered on this date.
• Thursday, May 7, 2020: The Exchange will observe regular exchange hours.
• Friday, May 8, 2020: The Exchange will observe regular exchange hours. Due to the UK Holiday on Friday, May 8, 2020, the FTSE 100 contracts will have a modified trading schedule.

BOX Exchange Trading Floor Reopening

Date 29/04/2020

On Monday, May 4, 2020, the BOX Exchange (“BOX”) Trading Floor in Chicago will reopen. Normal trading activity will be supported; however the floor will operate with additional safety precautions for Exchange staff and the BOX Trading Floor community.

Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement

Date 29/04/2020

The Federal Reserve is committed to using its full range of tools to support the U.S. economy in this challenging time, thereby promoting its maximum employment and price stability goals.

EEX Gas Markets On Labour Day, Early May Bank Holiday And Spring Bank Holiday 2020

Date 29/04/2020

EEX Gas Futures Markets including trade registration (via the clearing web platform and Straight Through Processing), as well as EEX PVB and EEX CZ VTP spot markets will be closed on Labour Day on 1 May 2020.

ESMA Issues No Action Letter On The New ESG Disclosure Requirements Under The Benchmarks Regulation

Date 29/04/2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, is issuing a No Action Letter to promote coordinated action by National Competent Authorities (NCAs) regarding the new environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure requirements for benchmark administrators under the Benchmarks Regulation (BMR). It is also issuing an Opinion to the European Commission (EC) on the need for prompt adoption of the relevant Delegated Acts.

Intercontinental Exchange Commits $10 Million To Support COVID-19 Response Efforts Around The World

Date 29/04/2020

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, today announced the names of a number of the organizations receiving grants as part of the company’s previously announced $10 million commitment to those on the front line bringing relief to people in need amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The contributions represent much-needed financial support in each of the 35 cities around the world where ICE has offices.

Deutsche Börse AG Q1/2020 Financial Results - Analyst And Investor Conference Call Presentation

Date 29/04/2020

Summary Q1/2020 financial results

• Strong net revenue growth in Q1/2020 to €915 million (+27%) mainly driven by exceptionally high volatility; secular growth initiatives continued positive contribution as planned (+8%).
• Adjusted net profit increased by 33% to €387 million and the adjusted EPS amounted to €2.11.
• Virtual AGM will take place on 19 May 2020; increase of 2019 dividend per share by 7% to €2.90 proposed (48% pay-out).
• Despite strong start to the year, guidance for 2020 remains unchanged (~€1.20 billion adjusted net profit); this is mainly reflecting expected declines in some business areas over the course of the year (e.g. NII).
• Streamlining of segment reporting (from 9 to 7) to further increase transparency regarding the Group’s secular growth areas.

MIAX Exchange Group - Options Markets - Standard 3rd Friday Expiration Listing Changes

Date 29/04/2020

Effective on Thursday, May 14, 2020 the standard 3rd Friday monthly expiration replacement series will be listed on the Thursday morning prior to the standard 3rd Friday expiration for all Equity options listed on the MIAX Options Exchange, MIAX PEARL Options Exchange and MIAX Emerald Options Exchange.  

Quarterly Statement Q1/2020 - Deutsche Börse Group With Strong Start To Year In An Extraordinary Environment

Date 29/04/2020

Quarterly results at a glance

• Net revenue for the first quarter of 2020 increased significantly, up 27 per cent to €914.8 million, thanks to markedly higher market volatility.
• Adjusted operating costs of €291.1 million reflected a 17 per cent increase, due to consolidation and investments.
• Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) thus rose by 30 per cent, to €619.8 million; net profit for the period attributable to Deutsche Börse AG shareholders amounted to €387.4 million.
• Basic earnings per share stood at €2.11, equivalent to a 33 per cent (based on an average number of 183.4 million shares).
• Despite the strong start to the year, the Group’s guidance for 2020 remains unchanged (adjusted consolidated net profit for the period of around €1.2 billion), mainly reflecting expected declines in some business areas during the further course of the year, like the net interest income at Clear- stream.
• Deutsche Börse AG’s Annual General Meeting will take place on 19 May 2020, as planned. Against the background of the persistent global COVID-19 pandemic, having carefully considered all relevant aspects, the company has decided to hold a virtual Annual General Meeting. The Executive Board and the Supervisory Board propose to distribute a dividend of €2.90 per share, an increase of approximately 7 per cent compared to the previous year.