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HKEX Chief Executive Charles Li - Latest Charles Li Direct: Going For Gold

Date 10/07/2017

HKEX held a ceremony this morning to unveil its new dual-currency gold futures contracts in Hong Kong alongside gold futures being launched on LMEprecious on the London Metal Exchange. HKEX Chief Executive Charles Li blogged about how the launch marked a number of firsts, why London and Hong Kong are the ideal markets for gold futures and what makes the products unique.

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

Date 09/07/2017

The total value of shares traded for the week  ending 6 July 2017 amounted to SAR 15.43 billion, decreasing by 40.94% over the previous week; while total stock market capitalization reached SAR 1,708.15 billion at the end of this period, decreasing by 3.17% over the previous week.

ADX And DGCX Agree To Collaborate On A Unified Clearing House In The UAE

Date 09/07/2017

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), a leading securities exchange in the region, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), the region’s largest and most diversified derivatives bourse, and its parent company, DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) to create the basis for collaboration on a unified Clearing House (CCP) in the UAE.

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Announces The Quarterly Update (2nd Quarter 2017) To The Number Of Free Float Shares For All Companies

Date 09/07/2017

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) announces that the number of free float shares for all companies have been revised for the 2nd quarter 2017. The revised number of free float shares per company is used in the calculation of Tadawul All Share Index (TASI), Industrial Group indices and Parallel Market Index (NOMU), effective Sunday 09/07/2017 (15/10/1438 H)

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Announces The 2nd Quarter 2017 Indices Maintenance

Date 09/07/2017

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) announces that Al-Baha Investment and Development Company, Jadwa REIT Al Haramain Fund and Taleem REIT Fund have been included to Tadawul All Share Index (TASI), Diversified Financials and REITs Industry Group Indices as the stock and units close prices on Thursday 06/07/2017 (12/10/1438H).

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Urges Action To Strengthen Global Growth And Build Inclusive Economies

Date 08/07/2017

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement at the conclusion of the Group of 20 (G20) Summit in Hamburg, Germany:

Christine Lagarde

"I would like to warmly congratulate Chancellor Merkel and the German authorities on their steady leadership of the G20 this year and on hosting the Leaders Summit in the beautiful city of Hamburg.

“In my discussions with Leaders I noted the good news that the global economic recovery is on track, broad-based, and expected to continue into next year. At the same time, I warned about complacency and risks, including elevated financial vulnerabilities, low productivity, and rising inequality.”

CFTC Financial Data For Futures Commission Merchants Update

Date 07/07/2017

Futures commission merchants (FCMs) and retail foreign exchange dealers (RFEDs) must file monthly financial reports with the CFTC's Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO) within 17 business days after the end of the month. Selected financial information from these reports is published below. The most recent month-end information generally is added within 12 business days after FCMs and RFEDs file their reports, but occasionally may be added later. For example:  The 17th business day filing “due date" for February 28, 2015 financial reports was March 25, 2015.  The 12 business day target for posting these data was April 10, 2015.

CBOE Holdings Plans Listing of Options On Blue Apron Holdings (APRN) - Expected To Start Trading On CBOE, C2 On Monday, July 10

Date 07/07/2017

CBOE Holdings, Inc. (BATS: CBOE | NASDAQ: CBOE) today announced it plans to list options on Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. (APRN), a meal-kit delivery service.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 07/07/2017

The current reports for the week of July 3, 2017 are now available.

European Union: "There Is No Cherry-Picking On Brexit" - Michel Barnier Debates Brexit Negotiations With European Economic And Social Committee

Date 07/07/2017

"Brexit means uncertainty", said Michel Barnier at the outset of the debate with EESC members on 6 July, "uncertainty for citizens, businesses and jobs". He stressed his task was to negotiate on the basis of what the United Kingdom put on the table, which included no free movement for EU citizens, full autonomy of laws, no role for the European Court of Justice and the autonomy to sign free trade agreements. The latter involves leaving the customs union and the single market.