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Euronext Completes The Acquisition Of Nord Pool

Date 15/01/2020

Euronext today announced the completion of the acquisition of 66% of the share capital and voting rights of the Nord Pool group[1], after receiving regulatory approvals[2].

EBA Board Of Supervisors Selects Gerry Cross As New EBA Executive Director

Date 15/01/2020

The Board of Supervisors (BoS) of the European Banking Authority (EBA) nominated yesterday Gerry Cross as the new Executive Director of the Authority. Gerry Cross was selected from a shortlist of candidates compiled by the EBA Selection Committee.

CFTC Commissioner Berkovitz To Speak On A Panel At The ABA Derivatives & Futures Law Committee Winter Meeting

Date 15/01/2020

Commissioner Dan M. Berkovitz will speak on the panel, Market & Clearing, at the American Bar Association (ABA) Derivatives & Futures Law Committee Winter Meeting 2020

EBRD Becomes Shareholder In Egypt’s Infinity Energy

Date 15/01/2020

• US$ 60 million equity investment in Infinity Energy S.A.E.
• Support for private-to-private renewable energy and electricity distribution projects
• Investment to contribute to Egypt's ongoing energy transition and national renewable energy targets

U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes Signing Of Phase 1 Trade Agreement Between The U.S. And China - Donohue: ‘We Hope This Deal Will Usher In A New Era Of Trust And Pave The Way For Phase 2 Negotiations’

Date 15/01/2020

Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce welcomed the signing of a Phase 1 trade deal between the U.S. and Chinese governments.

Shvetank Shah Joins ACA Compliance Group As Chief Executive Officer - Shvetank Joins ACA From Executive Positions At CEB/Gartner And Will Oversee ACA’s Global Operations

Date 15/01/2020

ACA Compliance Group (“ACA”) announced today the Board of Directors has appointed Shvetank Shah as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and member of the Board of Directors effective immediately. Shvetank previously worked at Gartner where he held many leadership roles including Senior Vice President of its Technology & Service Provider practice. Shvetank will be based in ACA’s Silver Spring, MD office.

Borsa Istanbul: Launch Of Evening Session at Derivatives Market

Date 15/01/2020

Index Futures contracts (BIST 30, BIST Bank, BIST Industrials, BIST Liquid Banks and BIST Liquid 10 Ex Banks) will be available for trading in the evening session as of January 17th, 2020 at Derivatives Market.

Brexit: MEPs Concerned About Citizens' Rights

Date 15/01/2020

• Concerns about the UK EU Settlement Scheme and the set-up of the independent authority
• Freedom of movement, the length of the transition period and limiting the damage to EU and UK citizens’ lives at the heart of the debate

New Year Optimism Carries Commodity Prices Higher - Iron Ore And Steel Scrap Led Commodities Higher On Restocking And Firming Manufacturing Data - William May, Senior Economist, IHS Markit

Date 15/01/2020

Commodity prices, as measured by the IHS Markit Materials Price Index (MPI), rose 1.4% last week resuming the rally that began in late November; eight of the index’s ten subcomponents rose in a broad-based move. Increased activity in Asia ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday and optimism surrounding the pending Phase One US-China trade agreement appears to be behind last week’s lift.

Tadawul Announces The Approval Of The Derivatives Exchange Trading And Membership Rules And Procedures

Date 15/01/2020

In reference to the public consultation drafts of the Derivatives Exchange Trading and Membership Rules and Procedures announced by the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) on 17/7/1440H Corresponding to 24/3/ 2019G, and after extensive consideration on the suggestions and the comments received and applied the necessary amendments.