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MGEX Has 8th-Best Volume Month

Date 01/03/2017

MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), has concluded the month of February with a total volume of 234,693, making it the 8th-best month. This is the fourth-consecutive year total volume has surpassed 200,000 during February.

Federal Reserve Board: Ann Misback Appointed New Secretary Of The Board

Date 01/03/2017

The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced the appointment of Ann Misback as its Secretary, effective April 2, 2017.

Revised Lists Of The Moscow Exchange Indices Announced

Date 01/03/2017

Moscow Exchange has revised the constituent lists of the Moscow Exchange Indices as well as free floats effective from March 17, 2017.

EBA Consults On Specification Of An Economic Downturn

Date 01/03/2017

The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a public consultation on its draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) specifying the nature, severity and duration of an economic downturn according to which institutions shall estimate the downturn loss given default (LGD) and conversion factor (CF). These draft RTS are part of the EBA's broader work on the review of the IRB approach aimed at reducing the unjustified variability in the outcomes of internal models, while preserving the risk sensitivity of capital requirements. The consultation runs until 29 May 2017.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Lists Nigeria’s First FX Denominated Bonds - Partners Debt Management Office To Lists $1 Billion FGN Eurobonds

Date 01/03/2017

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“NSE” or “The Exchange”) is pleased to announce the listing of $1 billion Federal Government (FGN) Eurobond issued under Nigeria’s newly established Global Medium Term Note programme on the floor of the Exchange on Thursday, March 2, 2017. This 15-year domestic Sovereign Eurobond priced at par and at a coupon of 7.875% per annum is the first foreign currency denominated security to be listed and traded in the Nigerian capital market.

Sunday, 5 March 2017, Official Holiday In Qatar Stock Exchange

Date 01/03/2017

In implementation of the council of minister’s decision No.(33) of 2009 in respect to the state’s official holidays, considering the first Sunday of March every year as an official holiday to Qatar Central Bank, Banks and Financial Institution regulated by Qatar Central Bank “QCB” and Qatar Financial Markets Authority “QFMA” and Qatar Stock Exchange “QSE”.

EPEX SPOT Power Trading Results Of February 2017

Date 01/03/2017

In February 2017, a total volume of 41.2 TWh was traded on EPEX SPOT’s Day-Ahead and Intraday power markets (February 2016: 47.7 TWh).

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

Date 01/03/2017

The total value of shares traded for the month  ending 28 February 2017 amounted to SAR 75.73 billion, decreasing by 26.65% over the previous month; while total stock market capitalization reached SAR 1,633.42 billion at the end of this period, decreasing by 1.52% over the previous month.

Startupbootcamp Expands To Latin America With The Launch Of A FinTech Program In Mexico

Date 01/03/2017

• The program is a joint venture between Startupbootcamp and Finnovista, and is backed by industry leaders VISA, Fiinlab powered by Gentera, BanRegio, EY and White & Case 

Statistics From Nasdaq Nordic Exchange February 2017 - Summary

Date 01/03/2017

Monthly statistics including stock and derivative statistics;

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