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Soramitsu Announces "Iroha," A Proposal To The Linux Foundation's Hyperledger Project - Open Source Blockchain And Distributed Ledger Technology

Date 26/09/2016

Makoto Takemiya and Ryu Okada; hereafter, "Soramitsu") has announced today the open sourcing and proposal of a distributed ledger technology (blockchain) platform called "Iroha" to the Hyperledger Project, an open source Linux Foundation collaborative project for the enhancement of blockchain and distributed ledger technology [1].

Thomson Reuters Launches D&I Index Reveals Top 100 Most Diverse & Inclusive Organizations Globally -First-Of-Its-Kind D&I Index Measures Relative Performance Against Multiple Factors That Define Diverse And Inclusive Workplaces. The Matterhorn Group At Morgan Stanley Is The First Advisory Team To Use The D&I Index As An Investment Tool

Date 26/09/2016

Thomson Reuters today announced the launch of its new Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Index. The D&I Index ranks the top 100 publicly traded companies globally with the most diverse and inclusive workplaces, as measured by 24 metrics across four key categories: Diversity, Inclusion, People Development and News Controversies. The Index is then calculated by weighing each metric based on importance in the market and how each company compares with its peers. The D&I Index is available on Thomson Reuters Eikon, as are the underlying diversity and inclusion metrics, which can be used to gain insight and help financial professionals screen companies for long-term opportunities and risks in their investments.

Thai Bourse To Revise Listing Criteria To Enhance Newly Listed Securities’ Quality, Effective January 1, 2017

Date 26/09/2016

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has amended the criteria for the new listing of securities on SET and Market for Alternative Investment (mai), aiming to enhance securities’ quality and increase liquidity, ultimately to strengthen capital market growth, effective from January 1, 2017. In addition, SET and mai have also revised the minimum par value of listed firms to be no less than THB 0.50, effective October 1, 2016 onwards, while exploring new approaches to facilitate startups and small firms to access funds.

Mark Jackson Named CEO Of The Baltic Exchange

Date 26/09/2016

The Baltic Exchange Limited (“Baltic Exchange”) today announces that Mark Jackson, currently Chief Commercial Officer of AM Nomikos Group and a former Chairman and Director of The Baltic Exchange, will become its next Chief Executive Officer. He is expected to take up his appointment early in 2017 and replaces the current CEO Jeremy Penn, who last year announced his intention to stand down this summer.

CurveGlobal - Open Access Derivatives Venture Goes Live

Date 26/09/2016

• CurveGlobal addresses client need to trade capital-efficient Rates products
• Launched with backing of major dealer banks and the Chicago Board Options Exchange
• Short Term and Long Term Interest Rate Futures offered in first phase
• Products traded on London Stock Exchange Derivatives Market, cleared through LCH
• Reinforces Group’s commitment to partnering with customers, as well as its Open Access approach

Thai Alternative Bourse Highlights Role As Key Fundraising Source For SMEs

Date 26/09/2016

Market for Alternative Investment (mai) is committed to being a fundraising venue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). So far this year nine firms have been listed on mai, six more initial public offerings (IPO) are in the pipeline, meanwhile around 5-10 firms are expected to submit their IPO filings  within the rest of this year.

CBOE Holdings Agrees To Acquire Bats Global Markets To Strengthen CBOE Holdings' Global Position In Innovative Tradable Products Snd Services, And Achieve Meaningful Cost And Operational Efficiencies

Date 26/09/2016

• Enhances Diversification Across Global Asset Classes, Including Addition of U.S. and European Cash Equities, Global ETPs and Global FX
• Utilizes Bats' Leading Proprietary Trading Technology by Migrating Trading in Combined Company's Markets onto a Single, Proven Platform
• The Combination Provides Enhanced Market Data Products and Services Combined with a Global Distribution Network
• Better Positions CBOE Holdings to Meet the Needs of the Growing Index-based Investing Market
• Expected to be Accretive to CBOE Holdings Adjusted EPS in First Year Following Completion of the Transaction

Global Financial Centres Index: London Remains On Top But We Await The Impact Of The Brexit Vote.

Date 26/09/2016

Today Z/Yen publishes the twentieth Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 20). Z/Yen are delighted to be working in collaboration with the China Development Institute (CDI). The GFCI rates 87 financial centres. The top ten are shown to the right. Full details are available here.

Stock Exchange Of Thailand And Mutual Fund Participants Make Progress In Fund Service Platform

Date 26/09/2016

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the alliances in the mutual fund industry have jointly developed a fund service platform to help broaden channel access of mutual fund efficiently. The new system is expected to be launched early next year.

Dubai Financial Services Authority Fines Clements (Dubai) Limited

Date 26/09/2016

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has imposed a fine of USD 85,191 (AED 312,650.97) on Clements (Dubai) Limited (CDL). The fine was imposed following a DFSA investigation conducted in collaboration with the Insurance Authority of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  The investigation found that, from January 2014 to July 2014, CDL engaged in prohibited insurance activities in breach of DFSA administered Rules.  The fine includes the giving up of commissions earned by CDL from the prohibited activities.