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European Central Bank: Extended Publication Of Securities Holdings Statistics

Date 02/02/2017

• For the first time break-down by instrument type, holder sector and issuer sector
• Dataset compiled from micro-data and thus provides more detailed information
• Dataset gives insights in euro area exposures and their developments between sectors

ESMA Updates Q&A On MiFID II Implementation

Date 02/02/2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today the updated Questions and Answers (Q&As) document regarding the implementation of the Market in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and Regulation (MiFIR).

EEX Group: Key Figures Of January 2017

Date 02/02/2017

EEX Group provides the central market platform for energy and commodity products. The offering of the group comprises contracts listed at the European Energy Exchange (EEX), EPEX SPOT, Powernext, Cleartrade Exchange (CLTX), Gaspoint Nordic and Power Exchange Central Europe (PXE) as well as clearing and settlement via European Commodity Clearing (ECC). EEX Group connects a network of more than 500 trading participants and has offices in 15 locations worldwide ensuring optimal support for customers on site.

CME Group Reached Average Daily Volume Of 16 Million Contracts Per Day In January 2017

Date 02/02/2017

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that January 2017 average daily volume (ADV) reached 16 million contracts per day, down 12 percent from a strong January 2016.  CME Group January 2017 options volume averaged 3.4 million contracts per day, down 19 percent versus January 2016, with electronic options averaging 1.9 million contracts per day, down 5 percent over the same period last year.  Open interest at the end of January was 111 million contracts, up 3 percent from the end of January 2016.

Palestine Securities Exchange Monthly Investor Newsletter - January 2017

Date 02/02/2017

Click here to download the January 2017 edition of the PEX Monthly Investor Newsletter.

Droit Hires Tippell, Expands European Headquarters In Push To Accelerate Global Growth

Date 02/02/2017

Droit Financial Technologies (“Droit”) is significantly increasing its investment in Europe. In addition to expanding the London office in January, the firm appointed Keith Tippell to run Sales and Business Development, among a series of hires planned for early this year.

Moscow Exchange Indices Monthly Review: January 2017

Date 02/02/2017

In January, Moscow Exchange"s Indices reflected the negative trend by the MICEX Index on the Russian stock market. The MICEX Index was down 0.69% to 2,217.39 (from 2,232.72 on 30 December), while the dollar-denominated RTS Index rose 1.03% to 1,164.15 (from 1,152.33).

Intercontinental Exchange Chairman & CEO Jeffrey C. Sprecher To Speak At Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum On February 8th

Date 02/02/2017

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, announced today that Jeffrey C. Sprecher, Chairman and CEO will speak at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, February 8 at 8:00 a.m. ET. The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed in the investor relations and media section of ICE’s website at http://ir.theice.com/.     

EPEX SPOT Power Trading Results Of January 2017 - Record Volumes Traded On Belgian, French, German Intraday Markets And On UK Half-Hour Auction

Date 02/02/2017

In January 2017, a total volume of 43 TWh was traded on EPEX SPOT’s Day-Ahead and Intraday power markets (January 2016: 49.3 TWh).

Boerse Stuttgart Turnover At Around EUR 8.1 Billion In January - Increases In Turnover Recorded In Equities, Securitised Derivatives, Debt Instruments And Investment Funds

Date 02/02/2017

Boerse Stuttgart’s turnover in January 2017 was around EUR 8.1 billion, according to its order book statistics. The overall trading volume was up more than 10 percent on the previous month and almost 17 percent year on year.