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Updates To Complex Order types And Complex MIAX Options Price Collar

Date 19/04/2017

Please refer to the following MIAX Options Regulatory Circulars for updates to Complex Order types and Complex MIAX Options Price Collar (“MPC”).

ISDA Publishes Second Bail-In Article 55 BRRD Protocol

Date 19/04/2017

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) has today announced the launch of a second protocol to help market participants to meet the requirements of Article 55 under the European Union (EU) Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD).

The Perils Of Isolation - Speech By Benoît Cœuré, Member Of The Executive Board Of The ECB, At The Council On Foreign Relations, New York, 19 April 2017

Date 19/04/2017

We are currently seeing widespread concerns in many parts of the world regarding free trade and globalised finance. I would like to thank J. Beirne, M. Ca’ Zorzi and M. Grill for their contributions to this speech. I remain solely responsible for the opinions contained herein. These concerns mainly stem from perceptions of inequality of opportunities and a lack of inclusiveness in sharing the benefits of international openness, resulting in growing disparities in income. Often, these are not only perceptions. In this country, for example, net income inequality has been on an upward trend since the late 1970s.

Results Of The March 2017 Survey On Credit Terms And Conditions In Euro-Denominated Securities Financing And Over-The-Counter Derivatives Markets (SESFOD)

Date 19/04/2017

• Less favourable non-price terms for secured funding and for non-cleared OTC derivatives
• Worsened market liquidity for underlying collateral
• Less favourable credit terms than one year ago for most counterparty types

Nasdaq Launches Venture Investment Program - Dedicated Unit Will Focus On Fintech Investment And Strategic Partnership Opportunities

Date 19/04/2017

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ), one of the world’s leading providers of technology and services to the capital markets, announced today the launch of a venture investment program, Nasdaq Ventures,  dedicated to discovering, investing in and partnering with unique fintech companies worldwide. The program’s main objective is to identify and collaborate on new technologies and groundbreaking services and solutions which align with Nasdaq’s clients’ needs and the company’s long-term objectives in the global capital markets. 

EEX: Energy Policy Recommendations For The 2017 German Federal Elections

Date 19/04/2017

EEX published a paper with ten energy policy recommendations for the 2017 German federal elections. The paper contains EEX’ positions which are reflecting the current political debate in terms of energy and climate policy in Germany, but also on European level.

London Stock Exchange Group Plc Transaction In Own Shares

Date 19/04/2017

London Stock Exchange Group plc (the "Company") announces that it has purchased through Barclays Capital Securities Limited, in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 27 April 2016, the following number of its ordinary shares of 6 79/86 pence each ("Shares") on the London Stock Exchange as part of the buyback programme announced on 29 March 2017:

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change During Public Holidays In May

Date 19/04/2017

If market volatility does not significantly increase by May 04, 2017 risk parameters will be equal to the values below.

The risk parameters will be set to the previous values taking into account market volatility at that moment.

Financial Statements Of The First Quarter 2017 For Companies Listed At The Amman Stock Exchange

Date 19/04/2017

The Chief Executive Officer of the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) Mr. Nader Azar, said that  the ASE is still receiving the quarterly reports of the period ended in March 31, 2017, from all companies listed at the ASE which have been reviewed by their auditors.  The listed companies must submit reviewed quarterly reports reviewed by their auditors within one month after the end of the said quarter by virtue to the Directives for Listing Securities at the ASE for the year 2016.

Market Making Activities In The Qatari Market To Be Launched During The 2nd Half Of 2017

Date 19/04/2017

Qatar Stock Exchange and Qatar Financial Markets’ Authority are currently putting the final touches on market making rules activities intended to be carried out by the financial services companies, members in the market after obtaining the necessary licenses from the QFMA to practice such activities in accordance with the rules set by the QFMA within the framework of its efforts to develop the activities and financial services relating to Qatar’s capital market, and implement the strategic targets aimed at promoting the Qatari capital market to be an ideal model of providing financial services according to the best international standards along with enhancing liquidity for support and development of the stock exchange.