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CSRC Formally Recognized Dalian Commodity Exchange As A Qualifying CCP

Date 24/01/2019

Recently, CSRC has formally recognized DCE as a Qualifying Central Counterparty (QCCP). This shows that Chinese futures market has further improved internationalization by adopting international standards to strengthen its market attraction and competition since the internationalization of crude oil, iron ore and PTA futures.

Traiana Provides Central Clearing Connectivity to HKEX OTC Clear for FX Deliverables

Date 24/01/2019

Traiana, a leading infrastructure service which provides trade life-cycle and risk management solutions, today announced that it has provided direct central clearing connectivity to the Hong Kong Exchanges (HKEXs) and Clearing's OTC Clearing Hong Kong (OTC Clear).

NZX & FMA Initiate Industry Review: Capital Markets 2029

Date 23/01/2019

NZX and the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) have initiated an industry-led review of New Zealand’s capital markets. Capital Markets 2029 is designed to deliver a ten-year vision and growth agenda for the sector.

Texas Legislature Congratulates TEXPERS For 30th Anniversary - Lawmakers Express High Regard For The Association’s Success In Providing Educational And Legislative Support To City, County And District Pension Plans For Public Employees

Date 23/01/2019

The Texas House and Senate passed resolutions today recognizing the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems for its 30 years of educational and legislative advocacy for the pension plans relied on by cities, counties and special districts for their public employees.

B3: Ibovespa Breaks New Record And Reaches 96,558 Points

Date 23/01/2019

B3’s main stock market performance index – Ibovespa – hit a record high today ending the day at 96,558 points, up 1,52%  from last trading session. The previous Ibovespa record of 96,096 points was recorded on January 18th, 2019.

Market Volatility Drives FINRA’s Volume To New Record In 2018

Date 23/01/2019

• Daily Market Activity Soars 87 Percent to New Record
• 28 of the 30 Most-Active Dates in History Occur in 4Q 2018
• New High of 135 Billion Records/Day Almost Quadruples 2017’s Daily Average
• Before 2018, All-Time High Was 75 Billion Records in Single Day; That’s 34 Billion Fewer Than an Average Day in December 2018

Brexit Preparedness: European Commission Adopts Two Contingency Proposals To Help Mitigate Impact Of “No-Deal” Brexit On EU Fisheries

Date 23/01/2019

Given the continued uncertainty in the UK surrounding the ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement, the Commission has today adopted two legislative proposals to help mitigate the significant impact that a “no-deal” Brexit would have on EU fisheries.

Renowned Finance Leaders To Share Secrets Of Unlocking Growth in MEASA At Global Financial Forum In Dubai

Date 23/01/2019

• Forum brings together key stakeholders from across the globe
• Second edition to examine the prospects for investment and expansion in the high growth emerging markets across Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA)
• Speakers include renowned commentators, corporate leaders and entrepreneurs

BETTER FINANCE: European Authorities Remain Mostly Blind When It Comes To The Past Performance And Costs Of Long-Term Savings Products, Despite First Reports Ever Released

Date 23/01/2019

Long-term retail savings are the only EU consumer products for which consumers and Public Supervisors don’t have a clue as to their future performance, they don’t even know what their past performance has been.

Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority Approves The Amendment To Business Profile Of UBS Saudi Arabia Company

Date 23/01/2019

UBS Saudi Arabia Company has requested the approval from the CMA to amend its business profile by cancelling the activities of Dealing as Principal and Managing Investment Funds.