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Eris Opens London Office And Announces Significant Sales And Marketing Expansion - Global Build-Out Is In Response To Client Demand For Capital-Efficient Alternatives To OTC Swaps

Date 08/09/2016

Eris Exchange (Eris), a U.S.-based futures exchange group offering cash-settled swap futures as the leading alternative to traditional OTC swaps, announced the opening of a London office and the hiring of Timothy Stack as Managing Director, Head of Europe.  Mr. Stack will be based in London and will be responsible for sales, marketing and strategic partnerships in Europe. Prior to joining Eris, Mr. Stack worked for more than two decades at Barclays Investment Bank, where he most recently was Head of Agency Derivative Services, and was responsible for the global futures, OTC clearing and FX prime brokerage businesses. Previously, Mr. Stack also served as a board member of the Futures Industry Association.

First Cross-Border Social Impact Bond Helps Dutch Unemployed Find German Jobs - First Cross-Border SIB In The World

Date 08/09/2016

On 8 September 2016, the Dutch independent venture philanthropy fund Start Foundation is launching a unique new Social Impact Bond in partnership with Enschede local authority and co-investor ABN AMRO. Unique, because it is the first cross-border SIB in the world.

Wall Street Horizon Corporate Event Data - Now Available Via App Studio In Thomson Reuters Eikon

Date 08/09/2016

Wall Street Horizon, a provider of accurate and timely corporate event dates and information for institutional investors and traders, today announced that its Enchilada service is available via the App Studio in Thomson Reuters Eikon. Traders can now access Enchilada, the comprehensive, award-winning online application alongside Thomson Reuters research and analytic tools.

LSEG Announces New Appointment For Information Services Division

Date 08/09/2016

• Waqas Samad appointed CEO of Fixed Income & Multi-Asset Benchmarks
• Leading FTSE Russell fixed & multi-asset indexes 
• Reporting to FTSE Russell CEO Mark Makepeace

HKEX: Forfeiture Of Unclaimed Interim Dividend For 2010

Date 08/09/2016

Pursuant to the Articles of Association of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEX”), the unclaimed interim dividend for 2010 is forfeited and reverts to HKEX.

Euronext Announces Quarterly Review Results For The CAC Family Indices

Date 08/09/2016

Euronext today announced the results of the annual reweighting of the CAC family indices, which took place after close of the markets on Thursday 8 September 2016.The changes following the review will be effective from 16 September 2016.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: People Fraudulently Impersonating Staff Of Lippo Securities Limited

Date 08/09/2016

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) wishes to alert members of the public to a warning issued by Lippo Securities Limited (Lippo) on its website about suspected fraud by people impersonating Lippo staff who ask victims to transfer money into accounts falsely claimed to be related to Lippo for investments. 

HKEX Signs MOU With Shandong Provincial Government

Date 08/09/2016

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and the People's Government of Shandong Province (Shandong Provincial Government) today (Thursday) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen communication and cooperation, aiming to support and promote future developments in both capital and commodities markets.

Fintech: Opportunities For All? - Remarks Given By Victoria Cleland, Chief Cashier, Bank Of England - Given At The 2nd International Workshop P2P Financial Systems 2016

Date 08/09/2016

It is a pleasure to be here, at the second international workshop for P2P Financial Systems: an event focused on the exciting changes that technology is making to the world of finance, and in particular digital currencies and distributed ledger technology, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending.

WMA Fintech Conference 2016: Evolution, Not revolution? Industry Leaders And Academics Give Their Insights On Innovation Shaking Up Financial Services

Date 08/09/2016

The Wealth Management Association (WMA) hosted its inaugural Fintech conference at KPMG's headquarters at Canary Wharf. In attendance were delegates from a range of wealth management firms, as well as experts on the latest technology innovations such as blockchain and robo-advice. The WMA is the leading industry body for the private client investment community, representing members who manage in excess of £734 billion of UK wealth.