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CFTC And ASIC Sign FinTech Cooperation Arrangement

Date 04/10/2018

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today signed an arrangement to cooperate and support innovation through each other’s financial technology (FinTech) initiatives – CFTC’s LabCFTC and ASIC’s Innovation Hub.

ESMA Updates AIFMD Q&As

Date 04/10/2018

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today updated its Questions and Answers  on the application Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).

Council Of The European Union: Remarks By President Donald Tusk After His Meeting With Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

Date 04/10/2018

As you know, I always try to present the EU's position honestly, and without beating about the bush. Telling the truth, even if difficult and unpleasant, is the best way of showing respect for partners. That's how it was in Salzburg, and that's also how we will work in the coming days.

ESMA Updates Its Q&AS On MiFID II And MiFIR Market Structure And Transparency Topics

Date 04/10/2018

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today updated its Questions and Answers regarding market structures  and transparency issues  under the Market in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and Regulation (MiFIR).

Luxembourg And Australia Enter Agreement On Fintech And Regtech

Date 04/10/2018

The Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (‘CSSF’) and The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (‘ASIC’) today signed a Cooperation Agreement which provides a framework for cooperation to understand financial innovation in each jurisdiction.

Borsa Italiana Monthly Update September 2018

Date 04/10/2018

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BME Forecasts 4% Growth In Revenues For The Next Three Years - Presenting The Strategic Plan During The Investor Day

Date 04/10/2018

• New growth path supported by a solid management model, the strengthening of the business areas and inorganic growth
• The pillars of the new Plan are diversification and customer focus
• Redoubles its commitment to offering high profitability and a stable dividend policy for shareholders
• Aims to become the Spanish market infrastructure provider for financial institutions throughout the entire value chain

Intercontinental Exchange Completes Acquisition Of MERS

Date 04/10/2018

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, announced it has acquired the remaining equity of MERSCORP Holding, Inc., owner of Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc. (MERS). ICE has owned a majority equity interest in MERS since 2016. Price and terms of the transaction were not disclosed and will not be material to ICE’s earnings or have an impact on capital return plans.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Concludes Consultation On The Offline Sale Of Complex Products

Date 04/10/2018

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today released conclusions to its further consultation on requirements applicable to the offline sale of complex products. 

The MDIA Launched At The DELTA Summit In Malta - First-ever Blockchain Authority To Be Established

Date 04/10/2018

Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation Hon. Silvio Schembri announced the launch of the Malta Digital Innovation Authority at the DELTA Summit. The establishment of this Authority was one of the legislative measures upheld within the three Blockchain Acts unanimously approved by the Maltese Parliament earlier on this year.