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Switch Datacenter Group Sells Its Amsterdam AMS1 Data Center To Equinix

Date 23/04/2019

Switch Datacenter Group today announced the transfer of its AMS1 data center and operations to Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) - in an all-cash transaction for €30 million ($34 million). Switch Datacenter Group sees it as a logical next step on its path to strengthening their focus on the colocation wholesale market and customer-specific site development for enterprises and hyperscale customers.

Nasdaq Announces Results From 2019 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders - Alfred W. Zollar, New Director, Elected To The Board And Ten Directors Re-Elected - Nasdaq Board Re-Elects Michael R. Splinter As Chairman Of The Board

Date 23/04/2019

Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) stockholders today elected all nominated directors at the company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders. All directors will serve one-year terms. Elected board members include:

• Melissa M. Arnoldi, CEO, Vrio Corp., a subsidiary of AT&T Inc.
• Charlene T. Begley, Retired SVP & CIO, General Electric Company
• Steven D. Black, Co-CEO, Bregal Investments
• Adena T. Friedman, President and CEO, Nasdaq
• Essa Kazim, Governor, Dubai International Financial Center and Chairman, Borse Dubai and Dubai Financial Market
• Thomas A. Kloet, Retired CEO & Executive Director, TMX Group Limited
• John D. Rainey, CFO and EVP of Global Customer Operations, PayPal Holdings, Inc.
• Michael R. Splinter, Retired Chairman and CEO, Applied Materials, Inc.
• Jacob Wallenberg, Chairman, Investor AB
• Lars R. Wedenborn, CEO, FAM AB
• Alfred W. Zollar, Executive Partner, Siris Capital Group, LLC

Six Recommendations For Making Basel III Work For Emerging Markets And Developing Economies, By Liliana Rojas Suarez And Thorsten Beck

Date 23/04/2019

The 2008 crisis originated in the financial systems of advanced countries. Not surprisingly, one of the important responses to prevent another credit crunch, the Basel III international standards, is focused primarily on the stability needs of these countries. Basel III, a detailed and wide-ranging set of measures developed by a forum of bank regulators representing mainly the G20 nations, aims to strengthen the regulation, supervision and risk management of large banks around the world. While it is calibrated primarily for advanced countries, many emerging markets are in the process of adopting and adapting to these rules. Many others, too, are considering it.

Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency To Host Innovation Office Hours In New York

Date 23/04/2019

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced it will hold Innovation Office Hours, June 11-12, in New York to promote responsible innovation in the federal banking system.

Federal Reserve Board Invites Public Comment On Proposal To Simplify And Increase The Transparency Of Rules For Determining Control Of A Banking Organization

Date 23/04/2019

The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday invited public comment on a proposal that would simplify and increase the transparency of the Board's rules for determining control of a banking organization. If a company has control over a banking organization, the company generally becomes subject to the Board's rules and regulations.

BOX Exchange: Complex Customer Cross Orders

Date 23/04/2019

Effective May 6, 2019, BOX Exchange LLC (“BOX” or the “Exchange”) will begin accepting Complex Customer Cross Orders. 

Daily Record For Eurex’s ESG Futures

Date 23/04/2019

Two months after its launch, liquidity in Eurex’s Environmental Social Governance (ESG) segment deepens. On 17 April, 13,090 traded contracts flagged a daily record, exceeding the mark of 10,000 contracts for the first time. The new types of futures help market participants address the challenges and opportunities of ESG-driven asset management. 

FEAS Newsletter - April 2019

Date 23/04/2019

Click here to download FEAS's newsletter for April 2019.

Nigerian Stock Exchange: CEO’s Speech At The Facts Behind The Listing Presentation Of Skyway Aviation Handling - Company Plc (Sahco Plc) On April 23rd, 2019 At The Stock Exchange House, Marina – Lagos, Delivered By Ms. Tinuade Awe

Date 23/04/2019

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen:

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to this Facts Behind the Listing of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCOL). On behalf of the National Council, Management and Staff of The Nigerian Stock Exchange, I congratulate the Board and Management of SAHCOL on its successful listing on the Main Board of the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

Warsaw Stock Exchange: Trading Session Schedule Is Modified

Date 23/04/2019

• Warsaw Stock Exchange announces that today’s trading session has been suspended on all GPW markets from 16:15 till 16:45 for technical reasons.
• Trading will reopen at 17:00 with closing auction.