FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index:

News Centre

News

World Federation Of Exchanges Responds To FSB’s Consultative Document On CCP Resolution & Resolution Planning

Date 13/03/2017

The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), which represents more than 200 market infrastructure providers including exchanges and CCPs, has responded to a consultative document from the Financial Stability Board (“FSB”) related to CCP Resolution & Resolution Planning.
DFM Company Shareholders Approve 2016 Financial Statements - The Shareholders Elect Company’s New Board Of Directors For A 3 Years Term

Date 13/03/2017

The shareholders of Dubai Financial Market Company (PJSC) have approved the Balance Sheet and Income Statement for the financial year ending 31 December 2016, during the Annual General Meeting held on Monday, 13 March 2017. DFM shareholders ratified the Board of Director’s report on the company’s performance and its financial position for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2016, the external auditor’s report and the Fatwa and Sharia’a Supervisory Board report.
Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Statement On Recent GEM Listing Applicants

Date 13/03/2017

1. On 20 January 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a guideline (Guideline) to sponsors, underwriters and placing agents involved in the listing and placing of GEM stocks and a joint statement (Joint Statement) with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Exchange) regarding the price volatility of GEM stocks. In light of our experience of recent GEM IPO activity, the SFC provides this update and further guidance on our regulatory approach. In particular, this includes the way in which the SFC raises concerns directly with listing applicants, sponsors, underwriters and placing agents, and takes decisions pursuant to the powers granted to it under the Securities and Futures Ordinance.
CME Group Inc. Announces First-Quarter 2017 Earnings Release, Conference Call

Date 13/03/2017

CME Group Inc. will announce earnings for the first quarter of 2017 before the markets open on Thursday, April 27, 2017. The company has scheduled an investor conference call that day at 7:30 a.m. Central Time.
Rival Systems And Algo-Logic Systems Level The Playing Field With Integrated Trading Platform Offering - Rival Software And Algo-Logic FPGA Hardware Bring Sub-microsecond Latency Within Reach To All Trading Firms

Date 13/03/2017

Rival Systems (Rival), an award-winning provider of trading and risk management software, and Algo-Logic Systems, a leading FPGA ultra-low latency trading solutions provider, announced today that they have teamed up to develop an integrated offering using Algo-Logic’s FPGA hardware and Rival’s trading and algorithmic strategy development software. The complete tick-to-trade “out-of-the-box” solution for futures and options enables traders and firms of all sizes to capture the sub-microsecond latency and deterministic performance that typically only the largest trading firms with expensive internal infrastructures have enjoyed.

Speech By Ashley Alder, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Keynote Speech At Companies Registry Corporate Governance Roundtable

Date 13/03/2017

Corporate Governance is a fiendishly difficult topic to pin down. It’s incredibly broad, and perhaps that’s why it seems to be the subject of so much discussion and generates a very large volume of academic research. From a regulator’s point of view, we have everything from the types of voluntary codes pioneered by Sir Adrian Cadbury in the UK 25 years ago to the hard law of the type exemplified by the Sarbanes Oxley Act in the US 15 years ago. And lots of different rules and practices in between.
SGX Raises Pro-Rata Renounceable Rights Issue Cap To 100% Of Share Capital

Date 13/03/2017

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is enabling companies to seek a general mandate for an issue of pro-rata renounceable rights shares of up to 100% of the share capital from 50% previously. The enhanced rights issue limit is aimed at helping companies raise funds expediently for expansion activities or working capital.
Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Bans Former Responsible Officer Of Guangdong Securities Limited For Nine Months Over Internal Control Failures

Date 13/03/2017

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has prohibited Mr Huang Qiang, former managing director and responsible officer of Guangdong Securities Limited (GSL), from re-entering the industry for nine months from 10 March 2017 to 9 December 2017.
Shenzhen Stock Exchange Rewards Member Units Making Outstanding Contribution To Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect

Date 13/03/2017

Officially launched on 5 December 2016, Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect has been commissioned for three full months as of 5 March 2017, fulfilling expected targets with overall smooth trading and stable operation. During its preparation and running, all member units have closely and actively cooperated with Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), greatly ensuring the smooth launch and stable running and making significant contributions to the successful launch. Currently, there are 96 securities companies and 46 non-member transaction participants who have opened the trading authority of Hong Kong stock connect. In order to honor the meritorious and establish models, SZSE has delivered “Outstanding Contribution Awards in Shenzhen- Hong Kong Stock Connect” to 15 members units including Essences Securities after comprehensively thinking over their strong support and active contributions in technical test participation, business plan development and market organization. The awards are to further stimulate the activeness and creativeness of member units.
ESMA Publishes First Set Of CSDR Q&As

Date 13/03/2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its first set of Questions and Answers (Q&As) on the CSDR, this follows the publication in the Official Journal of the CSDR Level 2 package (except for settlement discipline which are still pending).