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Update On SGX’s Acquisition Of The Baltic Exchange

Date 07/11/2016

Singapore Exchange Limited (“SGX”) is pleased to announce that the Court has today sanctioned the proposed scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the UK Companies Act for the acquisition of The Baltic Exchange Limited (“Baltic Exchange”).

Finansinspektionen: Regulations Regarding Amortisation Requirement For Mortgages

Date 07/11/2016

On 31 March 2016, the Swedish Government decided to amend the Banking and Financing Business Ordinance, which grants an authorisation to Finansinspektionen to issue regulations that regulate the amortisation requirement in detail.

DIFC Welcomes the Region’s First Legal Chambers From The UK, Outer Temple

Date 07/11/2016

• First of its kind barristers’ chambers in the region will solidify the reputation of DIFC as a specialist hub for international business transactions, dispute resolution and contract enforcement through DIFC Courts
• Vote of confidence in the independent legal architecture of DIFC
• Move will encourage growth of bespoke new legal services products

During His Participation In The World Federation Of Exchanges General Assembly, EGX Chairman Signs An MOU With BM&FBOVESPA

Date 07/11/2016

• EGX Chairman signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian stock market “BM & FBOVESPA”
• Omran launches an initiative for the WFE to adopt a Code of social responsibility and issue an annual report of sustainability
• Omran discusses with Taiwan Stock Exchange the possibility of Dual Listing to attract new investments to the Egyptian market

Amman Stock Exchange Launches RSS Service

Date 07/11/2016

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) Mr. Nader Azar, declared that under the ASE pursuit to develop the services offered to all relevant parties, and a commitment from the ASE to apply the latest techniques used in the field of capital markets.  Accordingly, the ASE will launch (RSS Service) through its website www.exchange.jo  in both Arabic and English as of Monday November 7,.2016.

BM&FBOVESPA Publishes October Market Performance

Date 07/11/2016

Trading value in the equity market (BOVESPA segment) totaled BRL 176.28 billion in October, compared with BRL 139.23 billion in the previous month. Average daily trading value was BRL 8.81 billion, versus BRL 6.63 billion in September. Total volume amounted to 19,152,939 shares, compared with 18,510,934 shares in the previous month. Average daily volume was 957,647 shares (881,473 shares in September).

CBOE’S Laura Zinanni Named Vice President, Office Of The CEO - Previously Served As Special Assistant To The CEO

Date 07/11/2016

The Chicago Board Options Exchange® (CBOE®) today announced it has promoted Laura Zinanni to the position of Vice President, Office of the CEO. In her new role, Zinanni will serve as a primary advisor to CEO Edward T. Tilly, providing advice and recommendations on complex issues as identified. She also will advise on enterprise-wide strategy projects, oversee execution of related initiatives and be responsible for cross-function strategy execution.

First ACER Report On The Implementation Of The Balancing Network Code Available Online

Date 07/11/2016

The Agency publishes today its first Report on the implementation of the Balancing Network Code (‘Code’). The Report describes the status of the implementation and application of the Code across the EU Member States. The Code is applicable since 1 October 2015. Find out more here.

IOSCO Consults oOn Other CRA Products And Their Use By Market Participants

Date 07/11/2016

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published a consultation report titled Other CRA Products, which seeks further insight into how market participants use non-traditional, products or services offered by credit rating agencies (CRAs).

Intercontinental Exchange CFO Scott Hill To Present At JP Morgan Ultimate Services Conference On November 15

Date 07/11/2016

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, announced today that Scott A. Hill, Chief Finance Officer will speak at the JP Morgan Ultimate Services Conference. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, November 15 at 9:00am ET. The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed in the investor relations and media section of ICE’s website at http://ir.theice.com/.