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LCH’s CDSClear Launches Credit Index Options Clearing

Date 19/12/2017

• LCH becomes the first CCP to clear credit index options
• CDSClear launches clearing of credit index options on the IHS Markit iTraxx Main 5Y and IHS Markit iTraxx Crossover 5Y indices
• Expansion of CDSClear will bring members and clients additional funding, capital and operational benefits

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Cautions Against Investments In Cryptocurrencies

Date 19/12/2017

The Monetary Authority of Singapore advises the public to act with extreme caution and understand the significant risks they take on if they choose to invest in cryptocurrencies.  MAS is concerned that members of the public may be attracted to invest in cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, due to the recent escalation in their prices.

London Stock Exchange Group Plc Result Of General Meeting: Majority Of Shareholders Voted With Board Against Proposed Resolution To Remove Donald Brydon

Date 19/12/2017

At London Stock Exchange Group plc's ("LSEG" or the "Company") General Meeting held earlier today, a majority of shareholders voted with the Board against the proposed resolution to remove Donald Brydon. 

ESMA Consults On Securitisation Requirements

Date 19/12/2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published three consultation papers on draft technical standards implementing the Securitisation Regulation (SR). The Regulation establishes a general framework for securitisation and creates a specific framework for simple, transparent and standardised (STS) securitisation. Securitisations are transactions that enable a credit institution or a corporation to refinance assets, such as loans, by transforming them into tradable securities.

TheCityUK: Brexit Deal Should Be Ambitious And Comprehensive

Date 19/12/2017

TheCityUK has responded to comments made by the EU's chief negotiator which suggest financial services may not be covered by a future trade deal.

TASE Launches A New Cross-Sector Equity Index

Date 19/12/2017

SGX To Report 2Q FY2018 Results On 19 January

Date 19/12/2017

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is reporting its second-quarter (2Q) results for Financial Year 2018 (FY2018) after the market closes on 19 January 2018.

FCA Stops Unlawful Foreign Exchange Investment Scheme

Date 19/12/2017

Following an application by the FCA, the High Court yesterday made orders against a number of persons involved in carrying on an unauthorised foreign exchange investment scheme. The scheme took in at least 1.2 million from 65 investors but none of the investors money was ever used in foreign exchange trading or any other type of investment.

UBS MTF Market Notice Removal Of Spanish Instruments

Date 19/12/2017

In accordance with UBS MTF Rulebook section 6.1 Securities traded on UBS MTF, we would like to announce an update to the list of Markets currently available for trading on UBS MTF.

New Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Compliance Bulletin Highlights Conflicts Of Interest

Date 19/12/2017

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today published the first issue of its SFC Compliance Bulletin: Intermediaries to provide guidance to intermediaries and market practitioners on the SFC's regulatory and supervisory priorities.