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Athens Exchange Group: Changes In The Composition Of ATHEX Indices

Date 23/03/2017

Due to the transfer of trading of the shares of the company «F.H.L. H. KYRIAKIDIS MARBLES - GRANITES S.A.»  to the ATHEX «Low Dispersion» category, effective from Friday March 24th 2017, the following changes will take place in the composition of the indices that the shares of the company participate.

“Tadawul” Announces The Approval Of Exchange Rules And Procedures Designated For The T+2 Settlement Cycle

Date 23/03/2017

The Saudi Stock Exchange (“Tadawul”) announces that pursuant to the Capital Market Law issued by Royal Decree (M/30) dated 2/06/1424H., the Board of Capital Market Authority (“CMA”) has issued its Resolution regarding the approval of the Exchange Rules mentioned below:

1. Securities Depository Centre Rules. Click here
2. Glossary of Defined Terms Used in the Exchange Rules. Click here
3. Short Selling Regulations. Click here
4. Securities Borrowing and Lending Regulations. Click here
5. Trading Procedures. Click here

Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Reports Fourth Quarter 2016 Bank Trading Revenue Increased To $6 Billion

Date 23/03/2017

Trading revenue of U.S. commercial banks and savings associations increased to $6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2016, $1.7 billion higher than the fourth quarter a year earlier, according to a report released today by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

The Deal Economy UK Conference Reveals Upbeat Forecast For Mergers And Acquisitions As Britain Begins Brexit Process

Date 23/03/2017

Brexit means Brexit, but it may also be bullish. That was the key takeaway from participants, speakers and guests at our Deal Economy UK conference, hosted by The Deal, a business unit of TheStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ: TST), a deep-dive into the impact of Britain's decision to leave the European Union on mergers, buyouts, business and investment.

eVestment Private Markets Study: Private Markets Investors Want More Data, Expect Private Debt Allocations To Rise, Value Team Above All Says New Survey

Date 23/03/2017

In the latest eVestment survey of private markets limited partners and consultants, 40% of respondents agreed “it is easy to compare one fund manager’s performance numbers with another on a fair and consistent basis.” While an increase on last year’s findings (22%), it highlights there is still room for improvement: the majority (60%) disagreed and stated they still find the comparative analysis of private markets managers difficult, citing a need for more data and standardization from managers to solve this issue.

ESMA Publishes Two Sets Of Guidelines Under CSDR

Date 23/03/2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued final reports on two sets of guidelines regarding the implementation of the Central Securities Depositary Regulation (CSDR).  The CSDR harmonises the settlement of securities by providing a set of common requirements for central securities depositories (CSDs) operating securities settlement systems. 

Welcoming Remarks By Federal Reserve Chair Yellen - At "Strong Foundations: The Economic Futures Of Kids And Communities," The 10th Biennial Federal Reserve System Community Development Research Conference, Washington, D.C.

Date 23/03/2017

At "Strong Foundations: The Economic Futures of Kids and Communities," the 10th Biennial Federal Reserve System Community Development Research Conference, Washington, D.C.

Lupo Holdings Deploys Rival Risk For Vast Improvement In Risk Management Capabilities

Date 23/03/2017

Rival Systems (Rival), an award-winning provider of trading and risk management software, today announced that Lupo Holdings has selected the Rival Risk platform to manage its futures, equities and options trading business.  Lupo, which manages multiple trading groups, is using Rival Risk extensively for real-time enterprise risk management, advanced market scenario analysis and optimization of its cross-margining capabilities.

ESMA: CRA Guidelines On The Validation And Review Of Methodologies Now Available In All EU Languages

Date 23/03/2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published the official translations of its final guidelines on the validation and review of Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) methodologies.

Rosenthal Collins Group Promotes Robert Turner, Patrick Carey To New Executive Roles - Chief Operating Officer George Recchia To Retire In April

Date 23/03/2017

Rosenthal Collins Group LLC (RCG®), a leading independent futures clearing firm, today announced the promotion of Robert Turner to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Turner succeeds George Recchia, who will retire from the firm in late April after 35 years of service at RCG. In addition, the company has promoted Patrick Carey, a 15-year industry veteran, to the new position of Executive Vice President, Strategic Implementation.