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FIA Releases Annual Trading Statistics Showing Record ETD Volume In 2018

Date 25/01/2019

FIA today released summary statistics for annual trading activity in the global exchange-traded derivatives markets that showed record activity in 2018.

Corentine Poilvet-Clediere Appointed Head Of RepoClear And Collateral Management, LCH SA

Date 25/01/2019

• Responsible for LCH SA’s euro-denominated debt and repo clearing business
• RepoClear continues to grow and expand its service

Mandatory Notification Of Trades - Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA

Date 25/01/2019

In connection with a monthly share savings plan for employees of subsidiaries, Oslo Børs VPS Holding has sold a total of 2371 shares. New holding is 17900 shares. Employees paid a share price of NOK 145,78 per share, but were allowed a discount of 20% on purchases up to NOK 1,250.

UK Parliament Treasury Committee: Inquiry Launched Into Future Of UK’s Financial Services Post-Brexit

Date 25/01/2019

The Treasury Committee today launches a new inquiry into the future of the UK’s financial services once the UK has left the EU.

Closure Of Bursa Malaysia Trading And Operations During Chinese New Year 2019

Date 25/01/2019

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”) will close for trading half day Monday, 4th February 2019 afternoon, and all day Tuesday, 5th February 2019 and Wednesday, 6th February 2019, in conjunction with Chinese New Year celebration. The Exchange will resume operations on Thursday, 7th February 2019.

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Summary Of The “FinTech Summit 2018”

Date 25/01/2019

On Thursday, September 27, 2018, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) hosted the “FinTech Summit 2018” (Subtitle: FinTech 2018-Into the New Era) at Marunouchi Building Hall (Tokyo, Marunouchi). This symposium was held as part of the “FinSum 2018 and RegSum (FIN/SUM 2018 × REGSUM)” co-hosted by the Financial Services Agency and Japan Nikkei Inc. for four days from September 25 to September 28.

tZERO Security Tokens Begin Live Trading - Blockchain Pioneer Announces That Secondary Market For tZERO Security Tokens Is Now Live, Marks First Step Towards Trading Other Digital Assets

Date 24/01/2019

tZERO, the global leader in blockchain innovation for capital markets, announced today that secondary trading of tZERO security tokens is now live. Accredited investors can now trade tZERO security tokens with other accredited investors through a digital securities brokerage account at Dinosaur Financial Group, LLC, which will act as the introducing broker-dealer. Dinosaur has partnered with PRO Securities, LLC, a tZERO subsidiary, which offers an alternative trading system to provide market access for secondary trading of the tZERO security tokens, during market hours initially.

Refinitiv Joins UN Task Force As A Data Partner To Ensure Digital Financing Efforts Support Sustainable Development Goals

Date 24/01/2019

Building on its commitment to drive positive change through its data and insight, Refinitiv today announced that it has joined the UN’s Task Force on Digital Financing consisting of leaders from a range of sectors from both developed and developing countries. The global task force is charged with recommending strategies to harness the potential of financial technology that advances the the Sustainable Development Goals.          

B3: Ibovespa Breaks New Record And Reaches 97.677 Points

Date 24/01/2019

B3’s main stock market performance index – Ibovespa – hit a record high today ending the day at 97.677 points, up 1,15%  from last trading session. The previous Ibovespa record of 96.558 points was recorded on January 23th, 2019.

New York State Department Of Financial Services Continues To Advance Responsible Innovation In New York’s FinTech Industry

Date 24/01/2019

Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo today announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved the applications of Robinhood Crypto LLC, a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets Inc., and Moon Inc., dba LibertyX, for virtual currency licenses. DFS has also approved a money transmission license for Robinhood.