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TOCOM Recognized As “Third-Country Market” By EC

Date 18/01/2017

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange announced today the recognition by the European Commission (EC) as a “third-country market”. This is in accordance with the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), published in the December 16, 2016 edition of the Official Journal of the European Union. Seven other regulated exchanges of Japan also received this recognition, including: the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Osaka Exchange, the Nagoya Stock Exchange, the Fukuoka Exchange, the Sapporo Stock Exchange, the Tokyo Financial Exchange and the Osaka Dojima Commodity Exchange.

ENISA Report On Blockchain Technology And Security

Date 18/01/2017

Blockchain is a distributed ledger which maintains all transactions and assets and is updated by a number of counterparties. Financial institutions are investing in the technology - in what is hoped - to automate processes and remove “human” errors. This may help towards lowering transactional and operational costs by releasing the finance sector from its legacy systems.

Israel Issues Largest Ever Euro Bond Offering On London Stock Exchange

Date 18/01/2017

• Israel’s €2.25 billion 10 & 20 year government bonds start trading on London Stock Exchange today
• First non-European sovereign to issue a euro-denominated bond in 20 year tenor
• Euro-denominated debt listing is the first for Israel in three years
• Investor demand surges for the offer, reaching more than €9.5 billion and four times oversubscribed
• Demonstrates vote of confidence in Israel’s economy
• Reinforces London’s status as a leading global financial centre

Deutsche Börse New Year’s Reception In The Cube: Strengthen The Capital Markets – Stabilise Europe

Date 18/01/2017

On Monday 16 January 2017, high-ranking representatives from business, politics, academia and the media gathered at The Cube for Deutsche Börse’s traditional New Year's Reception. Around 800 guests accepted the invitation to this well-known event at the Frankfurt financial marketplace.

Irish Stock Exchange Q4 2016 Statistics And Review Of 2016

Date 18/01/2017

• ISE bond listings grow by 7% to reach over 29,000 debt securities
• ISE attracts 1,041 new fund listings retaining #1 position for funds listing globally
• New equity listings from Venn Life Sciences, Draper Esprit and Dalata Hotel Group
• 11 listed companies raise €513m from international investors
• Equity trading reaches record 6.6m transactions during the year (+17.4%)
• #IPOready companies graduate from ISE leadership programme

‘Liquidity Alliance’ Builds Blockchain Solution For Cross-Border Collateral Transfer

Date 18/01/2017

• Four international CSDs develop a Blockchain prototype in cooperation with Deutsche Börse
• Targeted ‘LA Ledger’ solution to provide fast and efficient mobilisation of collateral

ADX Organizes Leadership Communication Session - Six Work Streams For ADX’s Strategy Implementation Mechanism - Our Strategy Is Based On Abu Dhabi 2030 Vision – Al Blooshi

Date 18/01/2017

In the framework of regular meetings ADX executive management conducts with its employees, Mr. Rashed Al Blooshi, Chief Executive of ADX, shared the practical steps of implementing ADX strategy which consist of six work streams that aim towards continuing the development of the operational infrastructure of the Exchange and the effective implementation of ADX strategy which was developed based on Abu Dhabi Plan and Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.     

AnaCap Signs Agreement To Acquire Leading German Payment Service Provider Heidelpay

Date 18/01/2017

AnaCap Financial Partners (“AnaCap”), the specialist European financial services private equity firm, has today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Heidelpay, a leading German online payment service provider (PSP). As part of the transaction, the Co-Founders and existing management will retain a minority stake in the business.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters For New Bonds

Date 18/01/2017

New bonds will be accepted to margin trading starting from January 18, 2017. From this date on, the following risk parameters will be applied:

NAEEM Shares & Bonds Becomes Member Of Nasdaq Dubai’s Equity Futures Market

Date 18/01/2017

• Brokerage aims to bring new GCC, Egyptian and international clients to trade on rapidly growing platform
• Move into equity futures is part of NAEEM expansion plan