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ACER Consults On The Compliance Of The Fallback Procedures Proposed By The TSOs Of The Core Region With The CACM Regulation

Date 01/08/2018

The Agency launches today a public consultation on the compliance of the amended TSOs’ proposal for the Fallback Procedures of the Core region with the Guideline on Capacity Allocation and Congestion Management (CACM Regulation). Interested parties are invited to submit their feedback to the consultation, as well as on other areas of the proposal that may need improvements. Find out more here.

EEX Achieves Significant Increases In Power Derivatives, Emissions And Agriculturals

Date 01/08/2018

In July 2018, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) increased volumes on its power derivatives markets by 46% to 213.8 TWh (July 2017: 146,2  TWh). On the Spanish power market, volumes exceeded the mark of 10 TWh for the first time, doubling last year’s volume (10.6 TWh, July 2017: 4.3 TWh). Furthermore, the markets for France (18.2 TWh, +18%) and Italy (37.3 TWh, +70%), in particular, developed positively. In Phelix-DE Futures, trading volumes amounted to 128.7 TWh which is clearly above the total July volume in 2017 in the products for the German market (Phelix-DE and Phelix-DE/AT in July 2017: 98.1 TWh).

Moscow Exchange Final Settlement Prices Determined For Brent Futures (Brent-8.18)

Date 01/08/2018

Please be advised that on August 1, 2018 the settlement prices for Brent futures (BR-8.18) contracts amounted to:

• BR-8.18 – 74.25

IOSCO Issues Recommendations To Help Trading Venues Manage Extreme Volatility

Date 01/08/2018

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published eight recommendations to assist trading venues and regulatory authorities in the implementation of mechanisms to manage extreme volatility and preserve orderly trading.

Exchange Data International Adds US Bankruptcy Data Services In collaboration With New Generation Research

Date 01/08/2018

Exchange Data International (EDI), a provider of global security corporate actions, pricing and reference data, officially announces the launch of the US Bankruptcy Data developed in partnership with New Generation Research, Inc. (NGR)

Intercontinental Exchange Announces October 1 Launch of ICE One And Three Month SOFR Futures

Date 01/08/2018

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, today announced that subject to relevant regulatory approvals, ICE Futures Europe plans to launch one month and three month, cash-settled futures contracts based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) on October 1, 2018.

Shenzhen Corporate Listing Cultivation Meeting Held At Shenzhen Stock Exchange And Shenzhen Municipaility Signed A Strategic Cooperation Agreement With SZSE

Date 01/08/2018

On July 31, the Shenzhen Copreate Listing Cultivation Meeting hosted by the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government was held at SZSE. Wang Weizhong, Secretary of CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, Wu Lijun, Chairman of SZSE and Wang Jianjun, President & CEO of SZSE, attended the meeting. The participants include Chen Rugui, Mayor of Shenzhen, presided over the meeting. Gao Zimin, Secretary General of CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, Ai Xuefeng, Deputy Mayor of Shenzhen, Wang Lixin, Deputy Mayor of Shenzhen, as well as members from the Shenzhen Coproate Listing Cultivation Committee and more than 500 principals from Shenzhen local companies planned to be listed, market institutions, research institutes, business incubators and other units. The meeting is an important measure to implement the Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the spirit of the 19th CPC National Congress and to promote the implementation of the fundamental task that let finance serve the real economy. Besides, the meeting is significant to give full play to the function of the multi-tiered capital market, support the development of listed companies' financing, underpin the transformation and upgrade of local economies and help Shenzhen take over the initiative in the quality development strategy.

Showcase The History Of The Capital Market And Promote Financial Innovation Culture - Inauguration Of Shenzhen Stock Exchange Financial Museum

Date 01/08/2018

On July 31, SZSEs Financial Museum and Shenzhen Financial Innovation Cultural Base were officially opened. Wang Weizhong, Secretary of CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, Chen Rugui, Mayor of Shenzhen, Wu Lijun, Chairman of SZSE and Wang Jianjun, President & CEO of SZSE jointly unveiled the Museum and the Base. Gao Zimin, Secretary General of CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, Ai Xuefeng, Deputy Mayor of Shenzhen, and Wang Lixin, Deputy Mayor of Shenzhen attended the inauguration ceremony. Relevant responsible comrades from Shenzhen municipality and SZSE participated in the activities.

LME Consults On Key Rule Changes To Progress Strategic Delivery Programme

Date 01/08/2018

• LME proposes new dynamic contract rules to facilitate the launch of multiple new cash-settled futures
• LMEprecious options added to precious metals product suite
• Period of market engagement announced regarding 2019 electronic closing price trial
• New rules to allow for the incorporation of Registered Intermediating Brokers (RIBs) into the LME membership

EEX Conducts Milestone In Emissions Trading: 1,500th Auction Executed

Date 01/08/2018

Today, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) has successfully conducted its 1,500thprimary market auction for emission allowances. The auction which was held on behalf of Poland comprised a volume of 1,773,500 EUA and cleared at a price of 17.38 €/EUA. In total, 26 bidders took part in the auction.