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GPW Takes Over As The WIBID And WIBOR Reference Rates Organiser

Date 03/11/2016

• GPW has decided to replace ACI Polska (The Polish Financial Markets Association) as fixing organiser of the WIBID and WIBOR reference rates
  
• The organiser change takes place in view of entry into force of the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council which imposes significant requirements on institutions which calculate benchmarks
  
• The functions will be taken over in several stages including: starting the organisation of fixings, becoming authorised as the organiser, and reviewing the methodology of the rates

Better Finance Reply To The EU Consultation On Personal Pensions: Launch A Pan-European Personal Pension To Diffuse The Pensions Time Bomb

Date 03/11/2016

Better Finance keenly supports the European Commission’s proposal to launch a Pan-European Personal Pension product (PEPP) as a key component of the Capital Markets Union (CMU) initiative.

The Chartered Institute For Securities & Investment Announces Deal Enabling Cross Border Recognition Of CISI Financial Services Qualifications Between Ireland And The UK

Date 03/11/2016

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) have announced an initiative which could herald the beginning of increased harmonisation of financial services qualifications between Ireland and the UK.

Bank Of England: Bank Rate Held At 0.25%, Government Bond Purchases At £435bn And Corporate Bond Purchases At Up To £10bn

Date 03/11/2016

Monetary policy summary

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The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment.  At its meeting ending on 2 November 2016 the Committee voted unanimously to maintain Bank Rate at 0.25%.  The Committee voted unanimously to continue with the programme of sterling non-financial investment-grade corporate bond purchases totalling up to £10 billion, financed by the issuance of central bank reserves.  The Committee also voted unanimously to continue with the programme of £60 billion of UK government bond purchases to take the total stock of these purchases to £435 billion, financed by the issuance of central bank reserves.

Intercontinental Exchange Reports ICE & NYSE October 2016 Statistics - Futures ADV Up 17% Y/Y, Interest Rate ADV Up 44% Y/Y

Date 03/11/2016

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, today reported October 2016 trading volume and related revenue statistics, which can be viewed on the company’s investor relations website at http://ir.theice.com/ir-resources/supplemental-information in the Monthly Statistics Tracking spreadsheet.     

Euronext And Algomi To Launch New Trading Facility To Improve Liquidity In Pan-European Corporate Bond Trading

Date 03/11/2016

Under a ten year strategic partnership agreement, Euronext and Algomi will form a Joint Venture Special Purpose Vehicle (“JV SPV”), capitalised by Euronext, with technology supplied by Algomi, to improve liquidity in pan-European corporate bond trading

eVestment Private Markets Alliance Unites Consultants To Transform Private Markets Due Diligence

Date 03/11/2016

With today’s launch of the Private Markets Alliance, eVestment has once again united with leading investment consulting organizations to transform and simplify due diligence. Just as eVestment revolutionized data collection and analysis across public markets, the firm and its consultant partners have set their sights on bringing the same level of efficiency and transparency to private markets.

PEGAS Trading Volumes In October 2016: Strong Volumes In October Supported By New Spot And Futures Records

Date 03/11/2016

PEGAS, the pan-European gas trading platform operated by Powernext, registered a total volume of 131.2 TWh in October 2016 which represents an increase of 21% compared to the previous year (108.8 TWh). The strong result also included new records on the spot (PEGs) and futures segments (GASPOOL, PSV, ZEE and ZTP).

Moscow Exchange Indices Monthly Review: October 2016

Date 03/11/2016

In October, Moscow Exchange"s Indices reflected the positive trend by the MICEX Index on the Russian stock market. The MICEX Index was up 0.59% to 1,989.64 (from 1,978.00 on 30 September), while the dollar-denominated RTS Index fell 0.22% to 988.74 (from 990.88).

ADX Celebrates Flag Day

Date 03/11/2016

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) celebrated Flag Day that also coincides with accession day of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the United Arab Emirates.