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ACER Calls On EU Associations Involved In The Electricity Sector To Express Their Interest To Participate In The System Operation European Stakeholder Committee

Date 12/01/2017

Today, the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), in close collaboration with the European Network of Transmission System Operators for electricity (ENTSO-E), launched a call for interest to all interested stakeholders to participate in the System Operation European Stakeholder Committee (the SO ESC). This is the third ESC to be set up with the aim of ensuring effective engagement of stakeholders in network code implementation.

Redwood To Launch Series Of Active Exchange Traded Funds On NEO

Date 12/01/2017

Redwood Asset Management (“Redwood”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”), and Aequitas NEO Exchange Inc. (“NEO Exchange” or “NEO”) are pleased to announce that Redwood plans to launch four exchange traded funds, consisting of six ETF listings, on NEO.  This is the first series of Redwood ETFs to be launched on the public markets, and will provide investors with a suite of ETF solutions managed by best-in-class specialist investment boutiques. 

NYSE Launches Smart Beta Index With Roger Ibbotson And Zebra Capital - The NYSE® Zebra EdgeTM Index Applies Renowned Economist’s Behavioral Finance Research Aiming To Capture Higher Returns With Lower Volatility

Date 12/01/2017

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), part of Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), and Zebra Capital Management announce the recent launch of the NYSE Zebra Edge Index (NYSE: ZEDGENY), an index that incorporates behavioral finance research on high-turnover, or “popular” stocks, with the goal of capturing higher returns with lower volatility.

EEX New Participant: Vendohm Ltd.

Date 12/01/2017

Vendohm Ltd. has additionally been admitted to exchange trading for Futures/Options on Emission Rights.

UBS MTF Market Notice: Large In Scale And Order Book Sweep Reminder

Date 12/01/2017

UBS MTF would like to remind Members of its upcoming functionality changes as announced previously in its Market Notice of 18th November 2016.

EEX: New Annual Record Achieved In Dairy Futures

Date 12/01/2017

Throughout 2016, EEX considerably increased the volume in dairy futures, achieving a new annual record with 82,050 tonnes traded (equivalent to 16,410 contracts). This result further strengthens EEX’s position as the leading exchange in Europe for dairy futures. In December 2016, the monthly volume exceeded the 10,000 tonnes threshold for the first time. In 2015, a total of 29,380 tonnes (5,876 contracts) were traded in dairy products.

ESMA Calls For Consistent Application Of MiFIR Product Intervention Powers

Date 12/01/2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today an Opinion regarding the scope of the product intervention powers under the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR). These powers can be exercised by both national competent authorities (NCAs) and ESMA from 3 January 2018.

GF International Asset Management Launches First ETF On London Stock Exchange

Date 12/01/2017

• First ETF to track the FTSE Global China A Inclusion Index Series
• First ETF from a Chinese asset management firm based in Europe
• Growing number of Chinese issuers choosing to list ETFs in London
• Reflects growing investor demand for access to the world’s second largest economy

ETFGI Reports ETFs/ETPs Listed Globally Gathered Record Inflows Of 389 Billion US Dollars And Assets Reached A New High Of 3.546 Trillion US Dollars At The End Of 2016

Date 12/01/2017

ETFGI, the leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, today reported assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed globally reached a new record high of US$3.546 trillion at the end of 2016 passing the prior record of US$3.444 trillion set at the end of November 2016.  

Nigerian Stock Exchange 2016 Market Recap And Outlook For 2017

Date 12/01/2017

Building on the successes achieved in 2015, the NSE remained steadfast in the execution of its strategydespite the challenging environment. The NSE also ramped up its engagement with Government at variouslevels to advocate for market friendly policies and initiatives that can drive economic recovery.