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SIX Securities Services Receives Approval To Launch Its Trade Repository For Switzerland

Date 13/03/2017

Having received approval from FINMA as an official Swiss derivative trade repository, SIX Securities Services is set to launch its central trade repository in Switzerland – the SIX Trade Repository.

LCG To Launch New TV Ad Featuring World No.3 Stan Wawrinka

Date 13/03/2017

London Capital Group (LCG), a leading online brokerage firm, is set to unveil its new TV advertising campaign featuring Swiss tennis champion, Stan Wawrinka. 

First Green Bond Lists On Borsa Italiana

Date 13/03/2017

• Borsa Italiana launches new green bond segment
• ENEL FINANCE INTERNATIONAL N.V. €1.25 billion green bond issue is the first to list on the new Italian segment
• Builds on LSEG’s commitment to developing a comprehensive green product offering

SIX Swiss Exchange - February 2017: Slight Decrease In Turnover

Date 13/03/2017

Tehran Stock Exchange Iranian New Year (Nowruz) Holidays

Date 13/03/2017

Tehran Stock Exchange will be closed from Sunday 19 March 2017 due to Iranian New Year (Nowruz) holidays.

World Federation Of Exchanges Responds To FSB’s Consultative Document On CCP Resolution & Resolution Planning

Date 13/03/2017

The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), which represents more than 200 market infrastructure providers including exchanges and CCPs, has responded to a consultative document from the Financial Stability Board (“FSB”) related to CCP Resolution & Resolution Planning.

DFM Company Shareholders Approve 2016 Financial Statements - The Shareholders Elect Company’s New Board Of Directors For A 3 Years Term

Date 13/03/2017

The shareholders of Dubai Financial Market Company (PJSC) have approved the Balance Sheet and Income Statement for the financial year ending 31 December 2016, during the Annual General Meeting held on Monday, 13 March 2017. DFM shareholders ratified the Board of Director’s report on the company’s performance and its financial position for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2016, the external auditor’s report and the Fatwa and Sharia’a Supervisory Board report.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Statement On Recent GEM Listing Applicants

Date 13/03/2017

1.         On 20 January 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a guideline (Guideline) to sponsors, underwriters and placing agents involved in the listing and placing of GEM stocks and a joint statement (Joint Statement) with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Exchange) regarding the price volatility of GEM stocks.  In light of our experience of recent GEM IPO activity, the SFC provides this update and further guidance on our regulatory approach. In particular, this includes the way in which the SFC raises concerns directly with listing applicants, sponsors, underwriters and placing agents, and takes decisions pursuant to the powers granted to it under the Securities and Futures Ordinance.

CME Group Inc. Announces First-Quarter 2017 Earnings Release, Conference Call

Date 13/03/2017

CME Group Inc. will announce earnings for the first quarter of 2017 before the markets open on Thursday, April 27, 2017.  The company has scheduled an investor conference call that day at 7:30 a.m. Central Time.

Rival Systems And Algo-Logic Systems Level The Playing Field With Integrated Trading Platform Offering - Rival Software And Algo-Logic FPGA Hardware Bring Sub-microsecond Latency Within Reach To All Trading Firms

Date 13/03/2017

Rival Systems (Rival), an award-winning provider of trading and risk management software, and Algo-Logic Systems, a leading FPGA ultra-low latency trading solutions provider, announced today that they have teamed up to develop an integrated offering using Algo-Logic’s FPGA hardware and Rival’s trading and algorithmic strategy development software. The complete tick-to-trade “out-of-the-box” solution for futures and options enables traders and firms of all sizes to capture the sub-microsecond latency and deterministic performance that typically only the largest trading firms with expensive internal infrastructures have enjoyed.