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EBA Updates On Monitoring Of CET1 Capital Instruments

Date 24/07/2018

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today a new updated list of Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) instruments of EU institutions. This list is accompanied by an updated CET1 Report, which includes information on the underlying objectives of the monitoring as well as on the consequences of including or excluding instruments in or from the CET1 list.  The EBA's monitoring of capital instruments contributes to the enhancement of the quality of institutions' capital across the EU. The EBA will continue to update the Report on a regular basis to give account of new developments in CET1 issuances and practices.

REGIS-TR Appoints Philip Brown As New Chairman Of Board Of Directors

Date 24/07/2018

As of 1 July, REGIS-TR, The European Trade Repository, has appointed new members to its Board of Directors. A member of the Board since the inception of REGIS-TR, Philip Brown has been appointed as the new chairman of the Board, succeeding Jeffrey Tessler. The new Vice-Chairman is Jesús Benito, following Jose Massa.

Fintech Velocimetrics Boosts US Team To Target North American Market - New US Technical Director And VP Of Sales For North America Join

Date 24/07/2018

Fintech Velocimetrics, a leading provider of business flow tracking and performance analytics, has today announced the hire of two key players in New York, as the company makes a bid to capitalize on its foot print in the US and add more US and Canadian clients to its stable of investment banks, international hedge funds and exchanges. 

Moscow Exchange: MICEX 10 Index Methodology Change

Date 24/07/2018

A new version of MICEX 10 Index Methodology was approved on 6 July 2018 with the following amendments:

• MICEX 10 Index is renamed MOEX 10 Index;
• Timings for index constituents list formulation and disclosure are synchronized with other indices;
• Index calculation formulate is adjusted;
• Index is  to be calculated based on closing prices;
• Some editorial changes are made throughout the text.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Imposes Restrictions On The Shares Held By Changsheng Bio-technology's Shareholders

Date 24/07/2018

On July 23, CSRC initiated an investigation into Changsheng Bio-technology Co. Ltd. (hereinafter as “the Company”) for suspected illegal information disclosure. On the same day, the Company announced that if the regulatory department finally decides the Company as being involved in material illegal behaviors or being transferred to the public security organ because of the aforesaid investigation, the Company shares would be subject to delisting risk warnings, listing suspension or delisting according to the SZSE Rules Governing Share Listing.

EuroCCP Signs Agreement With Deutsche Börse To Provide CCP Services For Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Date 24/07/2018

Deutsche Börse AG and European Central Counterparty NV (EuroCCP) have signed an agreement, which will govern the project for EuroCCP to gain access to the Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse (FWB), the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

EBA Updates On Monitoring Of Additional Tier 1 Instruments

Date 24/07/2018

The European Banking Authority published today its reply to claims by Caius Capital LLP that the European Central Bank (ECB) has breached Union law by not disqualifying the Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) classification of Unicredit capital instruments due to arrangements involving a transaction known as Convertible and Subordinated Hybrid Equity-Linked Securities (CASHES). The EBA finds that there is no clear evidence of a breach of Union law by the ECB and therefore decided not to open a formal investigation. 

China Life Pension Company Selects Style Analytics Enterprise As New Portfolio Style Analysis Platform - Style Analytics Strengthens Extension Into China With Enterprise Platform For Portfolio Style Analysis

Date 24/07/2018

Style Analytics, the provider of factor-based analysis software for investment professionals, today announces a strategic agreement with China Life Pension Company (CLPC), the largest pension fund in China and wholly owned subsidiary of China Life Insurance (Group) Company with approximately RMB 267 billion (over USD 41 billion) in assets under management. China Life Pension Company has signed a multi-year contract to use Style Analytics Enterprise as its new portfolio style analysis platform to deliver intuitive and transparent insights into equity fund style, risk and performance. 

EBA Replies To Claims Concerning Common Equity Tier 1 Classification Of UniCredit Capital Instruments

Date 24/07/2018

The European Banking Authority published today its reply to claims by Caius Capital LLP that the European Central Bank (ECB) has breached Union law by not disqualifying the Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) classification of Unicredit capital instruments due to arrangements involving a transaction known as Convertible and Subordinated Hybrid Equity-Linked Securities (CASHES). The EBA finds that there is no clear evidence of a breach of Union law by the ECB and therefore decided not to open a formal investigation. 

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Issues Prohibition Orders Against Chan Seet Fun For Misappropriation Of Client Monies

Date 24/07/2018

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued 4-year prohibition orders against Ms Chan Seet Fun for the misappropriation of client monies.