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NovitasFTCL Advises Duco On Its $28M Growth Investment Round

Date 01/02/2018

NovitasFTCL is pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial adviser to Duco on its $28M growth investment round by Insight Venture Partners, NEX Opportunities and Eight Roads Ventures. The round also includes an investment by former Sungard CEO Cristóbal Conde.

FlexTrade Appoints Paul Alves Senior Vice President, Global FX Business Development

Date 01/02/2018

FlexTrade Systems (@FlexTrade), a global leader in multi-asset execution and order management systems, today announced the appointment of Paul Alves as Senior Vice President, Global FX Business Development, with a focus on expanding the company’s buy-side trading solutions to asset managers.

EDHEC-Risk Institute Provides An Academic Framework To Maximise The Benefits Of Factor Investing For Institutional Investors

Date 01/02/2018

The relevance of factor investing is gaining acceptance amongst sophisticated investors. The approach recommends that allocation decisions be taken in terms of risk factors, as opposed to standard asset class decompositions.

IOSCO Issues Recommendations And Good Practices To Improve Liquidity Risk Management For Investment Funds

Date 01/02/2018

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has issued today final recommendations that seek to improve liquidity risk management practices of open-ended collective investment schemes (CIS) as part of its mission to protect investors, ensure fair and efficient financial markets and reduce systemic risk. IOSCO has also simultaneously published a final report that provides practical information, examples and good practices regarding open-ended fund liquidity risk management, to supplement its recommendations.  

EEX Trading Results For January 2018 - EEX Grows Volumes On EUA Derivatives Market And Launches New OTF Products

Date 01/02/2018

In January 2018, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) achieved a total volume of 240.9 TWh on its power derivatives markets (January 2017: 291.1 TWh). The January volume comprised 140.3 TWh traded at EEX via Trade Registration with subsequent clearing. Clearing and settlement of all exchange transactions was executed by European Commodity Clearing (ECC).

Reuters Launches New Esports Wire For Media Customers Seeking Coverage Of Competitive Gaming

Date 01/02/2018

Reuters, the world’s largest international multimedia news provider, today announced the launch of a new wire service devoted to coverage of esports, available now to Reuters News Agency customers. The Reuters Esports Wire features global coverage of the competitive gaming industry, including breaking news, player acquisitions, sponsorship deals and coverage of the largest esports tournaments.

The Saudi Stock Exchange Announces The Publication Of The Monthly Stock Market Ownership And Trading Activity Report (By Nationality And Investor Type)

Date 01/02/2018

Main Market

 The total value of shares traded for the month  ending 31 January 2018 amounted to SAR 81.97 billion, decreasing by 6.23% over the previous month; while total stock market capitalization reached SAR 1,791.89 billion at the end of this period, increasing by 6.05% over the previous month.

Steady Start For MGEX’s 2018 Year

Date 01/02/2018

MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), has concluded the first month of 2018 on a good note with total volume coming in at 146,019 contracts.

CFTC’s Technology Advisory Committee Public Meeting Rescheduled To February 14, 2018

Date 01/02/2018

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) has rescheduled its public meeting to February 14, 2018 at CFTC’s Washington, DC headquarters.

SGX Welcomes Macquarie Futures As Derivatives Trading And Clearing Member

Date 01/02/2018

Singapore Exchange (SGX) today welcomed Macquarie Futures (Singapore) Pte Limited as a Trading and Clearing Member of its derivatives market.