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2018: EEX Group Achieves Record Volumes On Power And Emissions - Increases Also In Natural Gas Spot Market And Freight – Expansion Of Global Product Offering Continued

Date 17/01/2019

In 2018, EEX Group continued its growth path, further consolidating its position as a global commodity exchange. On the power and emissions markets in particular, EEX recorded significant volume gains and continued its long-term growth trend.

Vice President at INTL FCStone’s Global Payments Division Selected to BAFT Future Leaders Program 2019

Date 17/01/2019

INTL FCStone Inc. (NASDAQ: INTL) today announced that Katherine Mueller, Vice President at INTL FCStone Ltd’s Global Payments Division (“IFL” or “the Company”), was selected to participate in the 2019 BAFT (The Bankers Association for Finance and Trade) Future Leaders Program. Currently in its fourth year, the program identifies, recognizes, and develops future leaders in the transaction banking industry.

LME Progresses New Product Plans As Price Providers Are Announced

Date 17/01/2019

• Additional ferrous products to build on success of scrap and rebar contracts
• Basket methodology approach for pricing of LME Alumina contract to better match the pricing dynamics of the physical alumina market, and a user choice model for aluminium premiums
• Cash-settled molybdenum contract replacing the LME’s existing physically settled offering, and introduction of a complementary cash-settled cobalt contract
• Shortlisted index providers for LME Lithium contract have presented their proposals, and a final decision will be made by the LME in the coming months

IOSCO Issues Good Practices To Assist Audit Committees In Supporting Audit Quality

Date 17/01/2019

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published today the IOSCO Report on Good Practices for Audit Committees in Supporting Audit Quality, which seeks to assist audit committees in promoting and supporting audit quality.

Eurex Exchange's Quarterly Equity Derivatives Highlights - Q4/2018

Date 17/01/2019

ESMA Publishes Responses To Call For Evidence On Periodic Auctions For Equity Instruments

Date 17/01/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published the responses received to its Call for evidence on periodic auctions for equity instruments.

Refinitiv Commits To Climate Change Action; Pledges Support For UN Sustainable Development Goals - Company Pledges To Be Carbon Neutral By 2020 As Well As Taking Steps To Support And Reflect Local Communities

Date 17/01/2019

Building on its commitment to drive positive change through its data and insight, Refinitiv today announced a series of global sustainability pledges to help reflect and support local communities and combat climate change. The company has committed to three core pledges on environment, diversity and inclusion and sustainable solutions that support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

BNP Paribas Asset Management Appoints Sylvain Ghisoni As Country Sales Head For France

Date 17/01/2019

BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) announces the appointment of Sylvain Ghisoni as Country Sales Head for France, within the Global Client Group, its worldwide Sales and Marketing organisation.  He will report to Fabien Madar, Co-Head of Distribution Europe.  Sylvain will join BNPP AM on 21 January and will be based in Paris.

APAC Emerging As A Significant Engine Of Global Fund Sales Growth – Contributing To More Than 25% Of Flows Over The Last Ten Years

Date 17/01/2019

APAC Distribution 360, a new study by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), a global fintech leader, examines the opportunities and challenges for asset managers developing distribution strategies in this rapidly evolving region where assets under management have reached $3.8trillion.

FTSE Russell Launches Chinese Green Bond Index Series

Date 17/01/2019

• New index Series tracks bonds whose proceeds are specifically used to finance climate or environmental projects
• China is now second-largest green bond market globally - $37 billion issued in 2017
• Growing global demand to incorporate ESG factors as a core part of investment and stewardship approaches
• FTSE Russell has 15+ year track record in promoting sustainable investment
• FTSE Russell leading provider of China-linked benchmarks