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High-Growth Potential Of EU SMEs Shines Through In London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies To Inspire Europe’ Report

Date 15/06/2016

• Report identifies how uniquely critical high-growth private small and medium sized companies (SMEs) are to future European economic growth and job creation
• Most dynamic SMEs boast average growth rate of 71 per cent and job creation rate of 66 per cent
• Commissioner Lord Hill highlights need to support these firms with appropriate funding model to make Capital Markets Union a reality
• Report part of broader LSEG support for high growth companies, including business support programme, ELITE

Bats ETF Marketplace Welcomes iShares MSCI China A ETF - Becomes 42nd iShares Product Listed On Bats

Date 15/06/2016

Bats Global Markets, Inc. (Bats: BATS), the #1 U.S. market for exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading, today welcomed the iShares MSCI China A ETF (Bats: CNYA), which began trading today on the Bats ETF Marketplace.

Irish Stock Exchange: Draper Esprit Raises €102m From IPO On The ESM

Date 15/06/2016

Draper Esprit plc, the venture capital investor involved in the creation, funding and development of high-growth technology businesses has raised €102m from its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on both the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) and the London Stock Exchange.

Reuters Releases Reuters TV 2.0, Introducing New Featured Programs And Adding Live Feeds To Desktop And Apple TV Platforms

Date 15/06/2016

Today Reuters, the world’s largest international multimedia news provider, released version 2.0 of Reuters TV. This new version of the revolutionary connected TV service introduces Featured Programs – thematic programs curated and hosted by Reuters journalists – alongside live feeds of global events and personalized video newscasts. The update includes a major redesign on both Apple TV and the Web that seeks to set the standard for premium online video delivery. Reuters TV is available for iOS and tvOS devices on the Apple App Store, Android devices via Google Play, and on the web globally at Reuters.tv.

ESMA Publishes Annual Report 2015

Date 15/06/2016

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today its Annual Report for 2015, which describes the key accomplishments by ESMA in 2015.

SEC: Hedge Fund Managers And Former Government Official Charged In $32 Million Insider Trading Scheme - Separate Asset Mismarking Scheme Yielded $6 Million In Extra Fees

Date 15/06/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced insider trading charges against two hedge fund managers and their source, a former government official accused of deceptively obtaining confidential information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  A third hedge fund manager working at the same investment advisory firm as the alleged insider traders was charged with falsely inflating assets in portfolios he managed.

EBA Publishes Its 2015 Annual Report

Date 15/06/2016

The European Banking Authority (EBA) publishes today its 2015 Annual Report, which provides a detailed account of all the work the Authority achieved in the past year and anticipates the key areas of focus in the coming years.

United Kingdom Parliament Treasury Committee Update: Bank Of England Internal Guidelines During EU Referendum Period

Date 15/06/2016

The following link will allow you to view a copy of the updated information.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Reviews Composition Of Market Indices

Date 15/06/2016

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced the expected review of the NSE 30, and the six sectoral indices of the Exchange, which are NSE Consumer Goods, NSE Banking, NSE Insurance, NSE Industrial, NSE Oil & Gas and the NSE Lotus Islamic Indices. The composition of these indices after the review will be effective on July 1, 2016. With the review, we will witness the entry/re-entry as well as exit of some major companies.

Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Hosts Credit Risk And Operational Risk Workshops In Florida

Date 15/06/2016

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will host two workshops in Tampa, Fla., at the Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore, July 26-27, for directors of national community banks and federal savings associations supervised by the OCC.