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Monthly Report - Eurex Records Strong Volumes In VSTOXX Products

Date 02/03/2017

Investors rely strongly on VSTOXX derivatives to hedge their exposure to equity and credit markets at Eurex, Europe’s largest derivatives exchange. VSTOXX is the Europe’s volatility benchmark. It reflects investor sentiment uncertainty by measuring implied volatility of the EURO STOXX 50. In February, the Average Daily Volume reached 119,838 contracts. On a year-to-year basis, Eurex records a plus of 75 percent. On 24 February 2017, Average Daily Volume peaked at 196,096 contracts. Futures and options on VSTOXX facilitate a cost-effective way to express a view on European volatility.

DGCX Volumes Continue Upward Trajectory In February

Date 02/03/2017

Daily Volumes on the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) in February traded 62,844 contracts per day. Trading activity on the Exchange’s Indian Products remained consistent on the back of increased volatility in Indian markets due to the Union Budget announcement made at the beginning of the month and the ongoing state elections.

NOW Money Wins Heavyweight Title At Get In The Ring Abu Dhabi

Date 02/03/2017

NOW Money (NOW), has won Get In The Ring Abu Dhabi, an annual start-up pitching competition, which aims to provide resources and exposure to start-ups by setting them in a ring to compete against one another in a pitching “battle”.

Qatar Within FTSE Global Equity Index Series

Date 02/03/2017

As per announcement made by FTSE on March 1, 2017, “ Treatment of Qatar within FTSE Global Equity Index Series”,  20 of the 22 companies selected in September 2016 will see their investibility weights doubled. 

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Finalise Plans To Place A Deadline On PPI Complaints

Date 02/03/2017

The Financial Conduct Authority has today confirmed that it will introduce a deadline for making new payment protection insurance (PPI) complaints.

Moscow Exchange Announces Results For The Full Year 2016

Date 02/03/2017

Moscow Exchange (MOEX) today announces its financial results in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the year ended 31 December 2016. The Exchange delivered solid financial results driven by record fees and commission income from its Derivatives, Fixed Income and Money Markets.

Nasdaq Dubai Welcomes Listing Of USD 1 Billion Sukuk By Government Of Hong Kong

Date 02/03/2017

Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of a 1 billion US dollar Sukuk issued by the government of Hong Kong.

Thomson Reuters Intends To Purchase Up To 6 Million Shares Through Private Agreements - Purchases Will Be Part Of Previously Announced Buyback Program

Date 02/03/2017

Thomson Reuters (NYSE / TSX: TRI) today announced that it intends to purchase up to 6 million of its common shares through private agreements with two armʹs-length third-party sellers. Any shares purchased under these agreements will count towards the company’s existing normal course issuer bid (NCIB), which allows it to buy back up to 37.5 million common shares between May 30, 2016 and May 29, 2017. The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has issued issuer bid exemption orders permitting the company to make such private agreement purchases.

Speech By Federal Reserve Governor Brainard On Transitions In The Outlook And Monetary Policy At The John F. Kennedy School Of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Date 02/03/2017

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The economy appears to be at a transition. We are closing in on full employment, inflation is moving gradually toward our target, foreign growth is on more solid footing, and risks to the outlook are as close to balanced as they have been in some time. Assuming continued progress, it will likely be appropriate soon to remove additional accommodation, continuing on a gradual path.

Ontario Securities Commission To Host Teletownhalls During Fraud Prevention Month

Date 01/03/2017

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) will host teletownhalls on March 2 and March 30 during Fraud Prevention Month, to help people learn more about frauds and scams that commonly target investors in Ontario.