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Nasdaq Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results; Completes Divestiture; Delivers Strong Organic Revenue Growth

Date 25/07/2018

• In April, the company completed the divestiture of its Public Relations Solutions and Digital Media Services businesses, a key step in our strategic repositioning to maximize opportunities as a capital markets technology and analytics provider.
• Second quarter 2018 net revenues1 were $615 million, a 3% increase compared to the second quarter of 2017.  The year over year increase in revenues resulted from 7% organic revenue growth, a 1% positive impact from changes in FX, and a 5% revenue reduction due to the net impact of the divestiture and acquisition of businesses.
• Second quarter 2018 GAAP diluted EPS was $0.97 compared to $0.87 in the second quarter of 2017, while non-GAAP diluted EPS2 was $1.18, an increase of 17% compared to $1.01 in the second quarter of 2017.
• The company repurchased common shares valued at $241 million during the second quarter of 2018, bringing capital returns through dividends paid and share repurchases to $476 million through the first six months of 2018.

BME: Copasa Refinances Its First Issue On MARF

Date 25/07/2018

• Today MARF admits to trading a new €40 million bond, with a 6% coupon and maturity in 2022
• It was the first company to issue in MARF in 2013

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Broker Acquitted Of Illegal Short Selling

Date 25/07/2018

The Eastern Magistrates’ Court today found Mr Wong Hung not guilty of illegal short selling.

Cyprus Stock Exchange Monthly Bulletin June 2018

Date 25/07/2018

On the last trading session of June 2018 the General Index reached 75,00 points, representing a relative increase of 5,65% from the previous month. The value of shares traded exhibited an increase of 23,5% compared to the previous month. It is worth mentioning however, that the highest level that the General Index reached for the month was 75,00 points. The other Market Indices reached the following levels: Main Market reached 50,15,  Alternative Market 898,27, Investment Companies 1.028,99 points. On a sectoral level, the Hotels Index reached 790,88 points. The FTSE/CySE20 reached 44,88 points and finally the FTSE Med reached 4.366,49 points. 

IOSCO To Launch 2018 World Investor Week To Promote Investor Education

Date 25/07/2018

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is preparing to launch its second annual World Investor Week (WIW) from 1 through 7 October 2018, following the success of last year´s event in promoting investor education and protection and highlighting the various initiatives of securities regulators in those two areas around the globe.

More New Listings And Members At TISE

Date 25/07/2018

There has been further growth in new listings on The International Stock Exchange (TISE), with 338 newly listed securities during the first half of 2018.

Bank Of England Confirms SONIA’s Compliance With IOSCO Benchmark Principles

Date 25/07/2018

The Bank has today published its Statement of compliance with the IOSCO principles for Financial Benchmarks.

SGX And NSE Resume Discussion On Potential Collaboration In GIFT IFSC

Date 25/07/2018

Singapore Exchange (SGX) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) have resumed discussions on a potential collaboration in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC).

ADGM Issues Public Consult On Regulatory Framework For Private Financing Platforms - Addressing The Financing Needs And Support For Startups And Small-And-Medium-Enterprises In MENA

Date 25/07/2018

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, today published a consultation paper setting out its proposed regulatory framework for operators of Private Financing Platforms (PFPs) in ADGM.  This follows positive feedback received from the industry in response to the March discussion paper issued by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) on the scope and form of a regulatory framework for PFPs, which has informed the development and refinement of the proposals set out in this consultation paper.  This is part of FSRA’s ongoing initiatives to provide an inclusive regulatory platform that bolster the growth and development of start-ups and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Abu Dhabi and MENA region.

BME: The Companies In The IBEX 35 Reduced Their Treasury Stock 7.2% In 2017

Date 25/07/2018

• The companies’ treasury stock totalled 3.5 billion euros, accounting for 0.62% of their stock capital and 6 billion if the amortisations are added