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Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Takeovers Panel Rules On Whitewash Waiver In Relation To TVB

Date 10/05/2017

The Takeovers and Mergers Panel has issued its ruling in connection with a hearing concerning a share buy-back offer by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) and the related whitewash waiver application.

Tradovate Integrates Collective2 Into Its Offering -Agreement Provides First Commission-Free Brokerage Access To C2 Futures Trading Systems

Date 10/05/2017

Tradovate, LLC, an online brokerage firm for active, self-directed futures traders, and Collective2 (C2), the online platform which connects investors with trade leaders, announced today that Tradovate has now integrated C2 into its offering, providing the first commission-free brokerage access to C2 futures trading systems.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Reprimands And Fines Promising Securities Company Limited $3.5 Million

Date 10/05/2017

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined Promising Securities Company Limited (Promising) $3.5 million for breach of the Code of Conduct and the Management, Supervision and Internal Controls Guidelines.

BME And The Bolsa Of Costa Rica Agree On The Distribution Of Openfinance Technology For The Management Of Investments In Costa Rica

Date 10/05/2017

• BME continues exporting its IT and know-how to gain efficiency and improve productivity in the financial sector
• Strengthening its development strategy in Latin America

State Street Global Advisors (SSGA): New SPDR ETF Analysis Reveals Surge In ETF Sector Investments

Date 10/05/2017

New analysis from State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT), reveals there has been a five fold increase in global assets of sector exchange traded funds (ETFs) since 2008, reaching $394 billion in assets under management (AUM) at the end of 2016, with $35 billion in flows last year alone*.

James Stockdale Appointed CISI Global Director Of Learning

Date 10/05/2017

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Stockdale as Global Director of Learning, previously Assistant Director, Qualifications. 

Horizon Extends “Buy And Build” Capability For Algo Trading - Horizon Adds New Algo Trading Strategy Templates For Clients To Customise

Date 10/05/2017

Award-winning Horizon Software announced today that it will give clients unparalleled control over their algo trading strategies, with the ability to modify the built-in templates in the Horizon Platform for Automated Trading. The three new templates which can be modified are Quote Reply Market Making, Hedge Volatility Order and Options Arbitrage.

London Stock Exchange Group: 1000 Companies To Inspire Britain Report Highlights Significant Growth Potential Of UK SMEs

Date 10/05/2017

• London Stock Exchange Group’s annual report identifies fastest-growing and most dynamic SMEs across the UK
• Data shows companies growing at 70% per year, up from 50% last year
• Ambitious companies present across all UK regions, with 35% of companies from the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine regions
• Scottish companies are fastest growing with 91% annual average revenue growth
• Most companies in Engineering and Construction sector, with 134, followed by Financial Services with 82
• Report receives cross-party support and backing of UK’s major business bodies

Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Good Delivery Material Price Differential For May 2017 Rubber Contract

Date 10/05/2017

The price differential of the Good Delivery material for the May 2017 contract month in the Rubber market has be determined as follows,

Valitor Acquires IPS Ltd To Strengthen Its Presence In Payment Solutions Provision

Date 10/05/2017

Valitor, a global leader in Fintech banking services provision has announced the acquisition of International Payment Services, IPS ltd, a UK based leading secure payment solutions provider with immediate effect. The acquisition will see the consolidation of IPS's powerful technology into Valitor's own e-commerce solution, through its subsidiary AltaPay, one of Europe's most innovative online, mobile and point of sale payment companies.