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Marek Dietl Appointed President Of The GPW Management Board For Another Term Of Office

Date 24/04/2018

• The Extraordinary General Meeting of the Warsaw Stock Exchange has appointed Marek Dietl as President of the Exchange Management Board for a new term of office
• The new term of office President of the GPW Management Board runs from 26 July 2018 to 26 July 2022

IOSCO Seeks Feedback On Good Practices To Assist Audit Committees In Supporting Audit Quality

Date 24/04/2018

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is requesting feedback on its proposed good practices for audit committees to support audit quality.

Horizon Shortlisted As Best Trading System In Technical Analyst Awards

Date 24/04/2018

Horizon Software (Horizon), the world’s leading provider of electronic trading solutions and algorithmic technology, announced today that it has been shortlisted in the Best Trading System category in The Technical Analyst Awards 2018. With its buy-and-build approach, Horizon provides clients with a unique level of integration, allowing them to improve efficiency and expand their businesses.

CESC Monthly Index Report (March 2018)

Date 24/04/2018

Highlights

• CES 120 slumped 4.1 per cent as Hong Kong stock prices changed direction 
• Macau’s gaming revenue growth slowed in February. CES G10 lost 5.2 per cent 
• Global stock indices came under pressure following US’ introduction of new tariffs 
• Mainland considers introduction of CDR to attract new economy companies 
• China’s first crude oil futures saw good overseas participation 
• Mainland bonds to join Bloomberg Barclays Index next year 

Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA - Roadshow And Mandate Announcement

Date 24/04/2018

Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA has mandated Danske Bank and Pareto Securities to arrange a series of fixed income investor meetings commencing on Wednesday 2 May 2018. A NOK 450 million 5 year inaugural senior unsecured bond issue may follow, subject to inter alia market conditions. The proceeds from the contemplated bond issue will be used for an extraordinary dividend distribution to shareholders.

London Stock Exchange Group Trading Statement Including Revenues And KPIs For The Three Months Ended 31 March 2018

Date 24/04/2018

• Strong Q1 performance - double-digit income growth for Information Services, LCH and Capital Markets
• Q1 total income up 13% year-on-year to £520 million (up 13% on an organic and constant currency basis)
• David Schwimmer to join LSEG as CEO on 1 August 2018

European Commission: Speech By Michel Barnier At Hannover Messe, Hannover, 23 April 2018

Date 24/04/2018

Dear Burkhard Balz,

Ladies and gentlemen,

Guten Abend!

I would first like to thank Jochen Köckler and Carl Martin Welcker this opportunity to speak with you.

Today I saw a lot of impressive innovation by creative companies, in particular European ones.

I saw great ideas and projects, made possible by talented people.

Many of these innovative companies have been supported by the eco-system created by the EU's Single Market.

Brexit: What Does It Mean For Financial Markets To Be Open? - Speech By Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive Of The UK's Financial Conduct Authority, At City Week ‘The International Financial Services Forum’.

Date 24/04/2018

Highlights

• Now is the time for the UK and EU authorities to come together and work on the solutions to reduce the risks to financial stability that Brexit could pose. 
• At the FCA we want to work closely with ESMA and national EU regulators to continue to enhance the stability and effectiveness of global markets. 
• This has global implications, not just for the UK and EU, so it is important that we get this right.

SET Initiates “Capital Market Innovation Awards 2018” In Search Of Capital Market’s Top Innovations

Date 24/04/2018

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), jointly with The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Association of Thai Securities Companies (ASCO), Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) and Thai Listed Companies Association (TLCA), has launched the first-ever “Capital Market Innovation Awards 2018” project, to commemorate the SET’s 43rd anniversary, in search of innovation excellence to benefit the capital market sustainably while catering to the demands of investors and stakeholders in the digital era.

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The Working Group On Sterling Risk-Free Reference Rates - March 2018

Date 24/04/2018

The Working Group on Sterling Risk-Free Reference Rates, which is made up of experts from major sterling swap dealers, discusses the development of sterling risk-free reference rates.