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ESMA Responds To Commission Consultation On Fintech

Date 07/06/2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has sent today its response to the European Commission consultation paper on “Fintech: a more competitive and innovative financial sector”, welcoming the initiative to take a stock-take of the EU’s Fintech industry.

ESM Raises €1.5 Billion In Tap Of 2046 Bond

Date 07/06/2017

The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) on Wednesday raised €1.5 billion in a tap of its 2 November 2046 bond. With this transaction, both the ESM and EFSF have completed their funding needs for the second quarter of 2017.

BT Teams Up With Forescout To Improve Device Visibility And Network Security - BT Customers To Benefit From Improved Visibility And Control Of Network-Connected Devices

Date 07/06/2017

BT today announced the launch of BT Managed Endpoint Access Security, a new security service protecting organisations from cyber threats and malware through greater visibility and better monitoring of devices connected to their corporate network.

Borsa Italiana Monthly Update - May 2017

Date 07/06/2017

Click here to download Borsa Italiana's monthly update.

EEX New Participant: GREEN TRADE S.R.L.

Date 07/06/2017

GREEN TRADE S.R.L. has been additionally admitted to exchange trading for Futures and Options on Emission Rights. 

Looking To The Future - Steven Maijoor, ESMA Chair, Addresses FIA IDX Conference

Date 07/06/2017

Steven Maijoor, Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), delivered the keynote address at this morning's FIA IDX Conference in London. His address focused on preparation for MiFID II/MiFIR, the UK exiting the European Union and the review of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs).

China Foreign Exchange Trade System And HKEX Establish Joint Venture For Bond Connect

Date 07/06/2017

China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced today (Wednesday) the formation of a joint venture company in Hong Kong, Bond Connect Company Limited (BCCL), to support Bond Connect related trading services.

Nigerian Stock Exchange And Bloomberg Set To Host Third CEO Roundtable

Date 07/06/2017

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in collaboration with Bloomberg is set to host the third annual NSE Bloomberg CEO Roundtable on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Stock Exchange House, Marina, Lagos.

HKEX Announces RMB Currency Futures Trading Enhancements

Date 07/06/2017

• RMB Currency Futures' trading extended by 1 hour and 45 minutes from 10 July
• Market making for RMB Currency Futures expanded to two tiers from 10 July
• Fee waiver for cash-settled RMB Currency Futures extended to end of year

VTB Launches New Product To Expand China Trade Finance Opportunities

Date 07/06/2017

VTB Bank has launched a new product for clients to expand trade finance opportunities with China.