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Europex Welcomes Strengthened Role For Long- And Short- Term Markets Under New EU Electricity Market Design Rules

Date 26/03/2019

Europex, the Association of European Energy Exchanges, welcomes today’s adoption of the four remaining files of the Clean Energy for All Europeans package by the plenary of the European Parliament. These concern the recast Electricity Regulation and Directive, the Regulation on risk-preparedness in the electricity sector and the recast ACER Regulation. This new framework represents significant progress towards the further integration of the EU Internal Energy Market.

The World Federation Of Exchanges Responds To FSB’s Consultation On SME Financing

Date 26/03/2019

The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, has responded to the Financial Stability Board’s (FSB) consultation on the effects of financial regulatory reforms on the provision of financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

UK Parliament: Lords Debates Article 50 Statement

Date 26/03/2019

Members of the House of Lords debated the prime minister's written statement of 15 March on the EU (Withdrawal) Act, on Monday 25 March. 

STA Partners With Knopman Marks On Financial Training

Date 26/03/2019

The Security Traders Association (STA) today announced an agreement with Knopman Marks Financial Training, a leading provider of licensing examinations training and course material for professionals within the financial services industry. The agreement extends to STA members, and members’ friends and families, on Knopman Marks’s training program for the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, FINRA’s newest exam for securities industry professionals.

ESMA Responds To EC Consultation On Update Of Reporting Guidelines To Reflect Climate-Related Disclosures

Date 26/03/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to update the non-binding Guidelines on non-financial reporting with the introduction of a specific supplement addressing climate-related disclosures. ESMA takes the opportunity to make some recommendations on how the Guidelines can be further developed to promote higher quality disclosures.

Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA: Mandatory Notification Of Trade

Date 26/03/2019

Øyvind Skar (EVP Information Services, Oslo Børs) has 26 March 2019 sold 6,821 shares in Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA at a price of NOK 158 per share. After this transaction, he holds 38 shares in the company.

Euronext Fastmatch Expands In Asia With The Establishment Of A Matching Engine And New Office In Singapore - Euronext’s FastMatch is The First Electronic Communication Network To Build A Matching Engine Following The Financial Services Industry Transformation Map Launched By The Monetary Authority Of Singapore (MAS)

Date 26/03/2019

FastMatch, Euronext’s Electronic Communication Network (ECN) for Foreign Exchange (FX) trading, announced it is setting up a new matching engine in Singapore, which is expected to be fully operational in the fourth quarter of 2019. In addition, FastMatch has opened a new commercial office in Singapore to better serve customers in Asia.

Deutsche Börse Shows Commitment With Its Sustainable Financing

Date 26/03/2019

Deutsche Börse and its subsidiary for post-trading services, Clearstream Banking S.A., enhanced their credit line with a “positive incentive loan”. The financing takes the form of a €750 million consortium credit with a special feature: The development of the credit terms depends on the achievement of specific sustainability targets of the company. The extension by ESG criteria (environmental, social and governance) is a clear commitment of Deutsche Börse Group to establish sustainable finance in all business sectors as well as in its own financing. The transaction was concluded with a bank consortium led by BNP Paribas and Commerzbank.

UAE’s Securities And Commodities Authority Holds Forum Titled “Al Sharqiya Youth And Investment In Securities” At Sharjah University-Kalba Campus In Collaboration With Financial Markets

Date 26/03/2019

Under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Board of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), and through the relentless follow-up efforts of Dr. Obaid Al Zaabi, CEO of SCA, a forum was held under the title “Al Sharqiya Youth and Investment in Securities".

Dubai Financial Market Company Announces The New Organizational Structure Of Its Post-Trade Services

Date 26/03/2019

• Post-trade service are now reorganized under the umbrella of the Dubai Central Clearing & Depository Holding L.L.C that includes; Dubai Central Securities Depository and Dubai Clear
• H.E. Essa Kazim: “the new leading initiative is a key milestone in our momentous journey and it further enhances the leading position of Dubai as a dynamic capital markets hub”
• Maryam Fekri: ”With the all-inclusive structure, we are well-positioned to further introduce value added capital markets services in a safe and transparent market environment in accordance with international best practices”