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Palestine Securities Exchange Monthly Investor Newsletter-December 2016

Date 11/01/2017

Click here to download the December 2016 edition of the PEX Monthly Investor Newsletter.

UK’s Young Investors Are Committed To Brexit Britain – With Under 30s The Driving Force Backing Britain’s Businesses

Date 11/01/2017

• SyndicateRoom research shows that, despite more than half voting to Remain in the UK, over a quarter of UK investors are now more determined to invest after the vote to Leave result
• Young investors remain undeterred ahead of Brexit, with over half more inclined to increase their investments following the result of the EU Referendum
• Despite continued uncertainty, young investors will be investing more 2017 than 2016, and looking to take on a more diverse portfolio
• Young investors remain confident in performance of UK businesses – on average, 70% of additional retail investment forecast for 2017 will be committed to UK companies

Nasdaq Dubai Welcomes European Union’s Recognition Of DFSA’s Central Counterparty Framework - Decision Encourages Cross-Border Investment In Nasdaq Dubai Equities And Equity Futures

Date 11/01/2017

Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the announcement that the regulatory framework of Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) for central counterparties has been classified as equivalent to that of the European Union.

Piraeus Bank Seamlessly Modernises Core Systems With Quantifi’s Next-Generation Risk, Analytics And Reporting

Date 11/01/2017

Quantifi , a specialist provider of risk, analytics and trading solutions, today announced it has been selected by Piraeus Bank (Piraeus), Greece’s largest bank, in terms of assets, and considered the most innovative in the Greek market. As part of the banks system strategy, Piraeus has partnered with Quantifi to cover contract valuation, analytics and reporting capabilities within the Treasury Middle Office domain.

Semi-Annual Review Of The OMX Helsinki 25 Index - The New Portfolio Of The OMX Helsinki 25 Index Will Become Effective On February 1, 2017

Date 11/01/2017

Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announces today the results of the semi-annual review of the OMX Helsinki 25 index, (Nasdaq Helsinki: OMXH25), which will become effective with the market open on Wednesday February 1, 2017.

MNI China Auto Purchase Sentiment Report: Chinese Car Buying Sentiment Holds Up In December - Volkswagen Remains Brand Of Choice But Popularity Recedes

Date 11/01/2017

Chinese consumers were slightly more enthusiastic about the car purchasing environment in December, driven solely by a noticeable downward revision in fuel price expectations, according to the latest MNI China Auto Purchase Sentiment Report.

United Kingdom Parliament Treasury Committee Update: Chair Comments On The UK's Future Economic Relationship With EU

Date 10/01/2017

Remarks: SIFMA Compliance And Legal Society, Robert W. Cook. FINRA President And CEO, The Harvard Club, New York, NY, January 10, 2017

Date 10/01/2017

Good afternoon. Thank you David for that introduction and for the invitation to speak with you this afternoon.

I always welcome the opportunity to participate in SIFMA events and appreciate SIFMA’s role as an advocate for vibrant and efficient capital markets. Since joining FINRA a few months ago, I have had good conversations with SIFMA members and staff about a variety of industry issues and I look forward to continuing a regular and robust dialogue with you.

OneChicago: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Trading Hours

Date 10/01/2017

OneChicago, LLC (“OneChicago”) will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2017 in observance of the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, which is consistent with U.S. equity markets.  OneChicago will be open on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

BM&FBOVESPA Publishes 2016 Market Performance

Date 10/01/2017

Trading value in BM&FBOVESPA’s equity market (BOVESPA segment) in 2016 totaled BRL 1.84 trillion, compared with BRL 1.67 trillion in 2015. Average daily trading value was BRL 7.41 billion, from BRL 7.33 billion in 2015. Total volume reached 244,218,648 trades, from 230,189,152 in 2015; and average daily volume was 980,798, compared with 1,009,867.