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German-Based 24Helmets.de Reaps Rewards Of e-commerce Solutions From SIX Payment Services

Date 14/12/2016

German-based motorcycle clothing supplier, 24Helmets.de is deepening its relationship with SIX Payment Services (SIX) following the successful implementation of SIX’ comprehensive Omni-Channel for its e-commerce solutions. The new system has resulted in reduced transaction costs, simplified Point of Sale (POS) and online transactions and increased customer data security.

IPSX Chooses Cinnober For Exchange Technology - First Regulated Stock Exchange To Be Dedicated To Trading Of Commercial Property Securities

Date 14/12/2016

Cinnober announces today that it has been selected by the International Property Securities Exchange (“IPSX”) to deliver a managed trading solution. IPSX has applied for approval from the Financial Conduct authority (“FCA”) for a Recognised Investment Exchange (“RIE”) license in order to be able to operate as a regulated stock exchange dedicated to the admission and trading of securities in commercial real estate (“CRE”). It will be the world’s first CRE specialist stock exchange and is anticipated to launch in 2017.

United Kingdom Parliament Treasury Committee Update: Chair Urges Government To Publish Nissan Letter

Date 14/12/2016

Sir Amyas Morse, Comptroller and Auditor General of the National Audit Office, has responded to a letter from Rt Hon Andrew Tyrie MP, Chairman of the Treasury Committee, about the assurances offered by the Government to Nissan.

Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Releases Review Of Efforts To Enhance Large Bank Supervision

Date 13/12/2016

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released a third-party review of its efforts to enhance the agency’s supervision of large and midsize national banks and federal savings associations.

US Agencies Announce Determinations on October Resolution Plan Submissions of Five Systemically Important Domestic Banking Institutions

Date 13/12/2016

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced that Bank of America, Bank of New York Mellon, JP Morgan Chase, and State Street adequately remediated deficiencies in their 2015 resolution plans. The agencies also announced that Wells Fargo did not adequately remedy all of its deficiencies and will be subject to restrictions on certain activities until the deficiencies are remedied.

FINRA Foundation Publishes In-depth Analysis Of U.S. Investors - Survey Shows More Than Half Of Respondents Use Financial Professionals, But Knowledge Of Investment Concepts Is Low And Generational Divides Exist

Date 13/12/2016

The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) announced today the results of its Investors in the United States 2016 report, which provides a detailed analysis of 2,000 survey respondents from across the United States who hold investments in non-retirement accounts.  

BM&FBOVESPA - Market Maker: Start Of The Accreditation Process To Select Market Makers For Options On Shares

Date 13/12/2016

The program is for options on shares of Gerdau, Bradesco and Banco do Brasil

On Friday (December 09), the Exchange began the accreditation process for market makers in options on the shares of Gerdau (GGBR4), Bradesco (BBDC4) and Banco do Brasil (BBAS3).

FTSE Russell Introduces FTSE TMX Canada NVCC Bond Index

Date 13/12/2016

FTSE Russell recently announced the introduction of the FTSE TMX Canada NVCC Bond Index, the first standalone index of its kind designed for Canadian investors to specifically track the issuance and performance of Non-Viable Contingent Capital (NVCC) securities.

SIX Swiss Exchange - Sponsored Funds: Spectrum Broadened Further - With 22 Investment Funds That Bank Julius Baer Is Admitting To Trading Investors Enjoy Even More Options

Date 13/12/2016

Today, the Sponsored Funds segment of SIX Swiss Exchange is growing by another 22 products. Bank Julius Baer is enlarging its product range by funds of two new and three existing providers with a focus on various regions such as Switzerland, Europe, Asia, North America and Emerging Markets as well as on themes such as gold, mining & metals, sustainability and innovation.

Office Of Financial Research Update - 2016 Annual Report To Congress And Financial Stability Report

Date 13/12/2016

The OFR released its 2016 Annual Report to Congress and Financial Stability Report today, saying that overall risks to U.S. financial stability remain in a medium range. The reports also said that financial system resilience has continued to improve, but new threats have arisen, including from global disruptions and financial system evolution.