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CFTC Finds That The Bank Of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. Engaged In Spoofing Of Treasury Futures And Eurodollar Futures - CFTC Recognizes The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.’s Cooperation, Self-Reporting, And Pro-Active Implementation Of Remedial Measures And Process Improvements

Date 07/08/2017

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today issued an Order filing and settling charges against The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (BTMU) for engaging in multiple acts of spoofing in a variety of futures contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade, including futures contracts based on United States treasury notes and Eurodollars. The Order finds that BTMU engaged in this activity through one of its employees (Trader A), who accessed these markets through a trading platform from one of BTMU’s Tokyo offices. The Order requires BTMU to pay a $600,000 civil monetary penalty and to cease and desist from violating the Commodity Exchange Act’s prohibition against spoofing. The CFTC became aware of the conduct through BTMU’s voluntary self-reporting of the wrongdoing.

Abu Dhabi Global Market & RFI Foundation Collaborate To Foster Ethical, Responsible & Islamic FinTech

Date 07/08/2017

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, and the Responsible Finance & Investment Foundation (RFI) are pleased to enter into a partnership to bolster the growth and sustainability of the FinTech ecosystem through financial inclusion and ethical and responsible finance practices.  The collaboration was signed between Mr Blake Goud, Chief Executive Officer, RFI Foundation and Mr Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM.

London Stock Exchange Group Plc Transaction In Own Shares

Date 07/08/2017

London Stock Exchange Group plc (the "Company") announces that it has purchased through RBC Europe Limited, in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 26 April 2017, the following number of its ordinary shares of 6 79/86 pence each ("Shares") on the London Stock Exchange as part of the buyback programme announced on 29 March 2017:

Abu Dhabi Global Market And Swiss Finance + Technology Association Join Forces To Advance FinTech Activities And Global Ecosystem

Date 07/08/2017

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, and the Swiss Finance + Technology Association (SFTA) have formed a new alliance to strengthen each other’s FinTech ecosystem and foster mutually-beneficial opportunities that support the growth and deployment of innovations in both markets. The Agreement was sealed by Mr John Hucker, President of SFTA and Mr Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM.

Montréal Exchange Markets Closed Today, August 7, 2017

Date 07/08/2017

The Exchange's markets are closed today, August 7, 2017.

SIX Swiss Exchange: Record Month For SwissAtMid

Date 07/08/2017

MGEX Has Seventh Consecutive Day Of Record Open Interest

Date 07/08/2017

MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), reports its seventh consecutive day of record open interest with Friday’s total of 116,958 contracts.    

Thomson Reuters On The Death Of Dame Helen Alexander

Date 07/08/2017

The Thomson Reuters Founders Share Company today confirmed with deep regret that its Chairman, Dame Helen Alexander, has died. 

ADGM And KPMG Launch ‘Fintech Abu Dhabi Innovation Challenge’ To Identify Game-Changing Innovations For The Region’s Financial Services Industry

Date 07/08/2017

• Mature Start-Ups From Across The Globe Invited To Demonstrate Solutions To Real Business Challenges 

• Applicants Stand The Chance To Compete For The Chance To Receive Global Recognition And Prize Money

DFM Concludes Successful Summer Training Program 2017

Date 07/08/2017

In line with its objective to support the students and help developing their skills in the workplace, the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) concludes its Summer Training Program this year with participating students from several schools and universities across the United Arab Emirates. The students attended a series of workshops and seminars as well as hands-on training in different divisions within DFM and brokerage firms, where participants were introduced to the work mechanism in financial markets sector in the UAE. The program was conducted from 9th July to 3rd August 2017, with 6 hours of training per day from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.