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Measurement Is Critical For A True Understanding Of The Cost Of Liquidity, Reports TABB Group - New Research Reviews The Importance Of Understanding Speed In Today’s Financial Markets

Date 19/01/2017

The early bird gets the worm, but the early trader in financial markets gains immediate, actionable insight. According to TABB Group, knowing why speed is critical to trading is imperative to understanding how to trade and what happens with your order. New TABB research, “Speed: Why It Matters and What Can Be Done,” discusses trading speed, the macro infrastructure needed, how high-speed traders manage risk and profitability, and what buy-side investors can do to change this dynamic.

SGX Reports 2Q FY2017 Net Profit Of $88 Million

Date 19/01/2017

2Q FY2017 Financial Summary

• Revenue: $200 million, up 3% from a year earlier
• Operating profit: $102 million, up 5%
• Net profit: $88 million, up 5%
• Earnings per share: 8.2 cents, up 6%
• Interim dividend per share: 5 cents, unchanged

World Economic Forum: UK Prime Minister May: Brexit Means A Global Britain That Makes Globalization Work For All

Date 19/01/2017

• With their decision by referendum to leave the European Union, the British chose to build a truly global Britain
• For more information on the Annual Meeting, see http://wef.ch/davos17

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Securities Commission Malaysia: Court Of Appeal Jails Former Independent Directors Of Transmile Group Bhd For Misleading Disclosures

Date 19/01/2017

The Court of Appeal today unanimously dismissed the appeal by the former independent directors of Transmile who were members of its Audit Committee for having knowingly authorised the furnishing of a misleading statement to the stock exchange.

Thomson Reuters Report On Regulatory Reform Heralds An ‘Uncertain Era Of Dismantling’ - Regulated Firms Should Make Full Use Of Regulatory Technology – Regtech – To Prepare For Rule Overhauls In The Uk, Us And Beyond

Date 19/01/2017

Facing uncertain times, financial firms preparing for significant regulatory reforms this year are focusing on regulatory technology to help them respond quickly to the opportunities offered by change, according to Thomson Reuters annual report on the State of Regulatory Reform.

SET 2016 Achievements

Date 19/01/2017

Bank Of Cyprus Holdings Lists On London Stock Exchange: Landmark For Country’s Biggest Bank

Date 19/01/2017

• Bank of Cyprus Holdings successfully lists €1.4 billion business in London
• Listing secures access to a new and diverse investor base
• Reinforces London’s status as a leading global financial centre

Securities Commission Malaysia Introduces New Framework For Listing Of Mineral, Oil And Gas Corporations

Date 19/01/2017

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today introduced a new framework for listing of Mineral, Oil and Gas (MOG) corporations that will expand opportunities for such businesses to enter the equity market.

Brexit: State Street Launches Quarterly Brexometer Index Of Institutional Investor Sentiment - Corrected

Date 19/01/2017

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) today launched its Brexometer Index1, a quarterly pulse survey of institutional investor sentiment towards the UK’s departure from the European Union.

SIX Swiss Exchange - New ETF Issuer: First Trust Global Funds Plc, Ireland

Date 19/01/2017

The ETF segment starts the new year with an extension of its product offering. SIX Swiss Exchange welcomes First Trust as a new ETF issuer.