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World Economic Forum: US And EU Must Learn To Share Power As Asia Takes A Larger Role

Date 19/01/2017

• The future will be multipolar, with no single superpower assuming leadership
• China, India and ASEAN will play a key role in global trade and economic integration
• For more information on the Annual Meeting, see http://wef.ch/davos17
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Chicago Business Barometer Revised Lower In Second Half Of 2016 - Downward Revisions To Inventories, Production

Date 19/01/2017

The December Chicago Business Barometer was revised down to 53.9 from 54.6 previously, as a result of the annual seasonal adjustment recalculation.

European Commission - Security Union: Commission Reports On The Implementation Of The EU-US TFTP And PNR Agreements

Date 19/01/2017

Today, the Commission is presenting two implementation reports on the EU-US Terrorist Finance Tracking Programme (TFTP) Agreement and EU-US Passenger Name Records (PNR) Agreement.

SEC Chief Of Staff Andrew J. Donohue To Leave Agency

Date 19/01/2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that SEC Chief of Staff Andrew J. ”Buddy” Donohue will be leaving the agency at the end of January.

MGEX Open Interest Reaches Top 10

Date 19/01/2017

MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), reports its 9th-highest open interest daily total of all-time following Wednesday’s activity, finishing the day at 83,867.

CFTC Orders Citigroup Global Markets Inc. To Pay $25 Million For Spoofing In U.S. Treasury Futures Markets And For Related Supervision Failures

Date 19/01/2017

• Five Traders at Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Placed More Than 2,500 Orders with the Intent to Cancel Before Execution over an Eighteen Month Period

World Economic Forum: Bank Chiefs Optimistic About The Future

Date 19/01/2017

• Bank chiefs are confident that the regulatory pendulum has reached its apex, is starting to swing back
• Economic growth and reflation will increase rates and underwrite improvement in margins
• Efficiencies gained from digital transformation within banks will underwrite long-term recovery among US banks For more information on the Annual Meeting, see http://wef.ch/davos17
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Dubai Financial Market Announces The Results Of The Semiannual Review Of The General Index Sample

Date 19/01/2017

DFM General Index "DFMGI" Rules

• The DFMG index represents those companies that are listed at DFM as a principal Market. Companies that are listed at DFM as bye market (Dual Listing) will not be considered at DFMG index.
• The DFMG index is calculated in real-time and publish during the hours of trading.
• The base Currency for the DFMG index is UAE dirham.

Measurement Is Critical For A True Understanding Of The Cost Of Liquidity, Reports TABB Group - New Research Reviews The Importance Of Understanding Speed In Today’s Financial Markets

Date 19/01/2017

The early bird gets the worm, but the early trader in financial markets gains immediate, actionable insight. According to TABB Group, knowing why speed is critical to trading is imperative to understanding how to trade and what happens with your order. New TABB research, “Speed: Why It Matters and What Can Be Done,” discusses trading speed, the macro infrastructure needed, how high-speed traders manage risk and profitability, and what buy-side investors can do to change this dynamic.

SGX Reports 2Q FY2017 Net Profit Of $88 Million

Date 19/01/2017

2Q FY2017 Financial Summary

• Revenue: $200 million, up 3% from a year earlier
• Operating profit: $102 million, up 5%
• Net profit: $88 million, up 5%
• Earnings per share: 8.2 cents, up 6%
• Interim dividend per share: 5 cents, unchanged