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Moscow Exchange Indices Monthly Review: February 2016

Date 10/03/2016

In February, Moscow Exchange"s Indices reflected the positive trend on the Russian stock market. The MICEX Index was up 3.10% to 1,840.17 (from 1,784.92 on 29 January), while the dollar-denominated RTS Index rose 3.15% to 768.80 (from 745.30).

NAB Asset Servicing Appoints Thomson Reuters In Australia As Preferred Market Data Provider To Improve Depth, Breadth And Speed Of Coverage

Date 10/03/2016

Thomson Reuters today announced its appointment by NAB Asset Servicing, the largest custodian in the Australian market, to be its new preferred data partner, delivering market data, exchange-traded pricing and reference services through Thomson Reuters DataScope Select and Eikon financial analysis desktop.

Algomi Announces Tom Glocer As New Strategic Advisor And Appoints Howard Edelstein To Board

Date 10/03/2016

Algomi, the network company providing information-matching solutions for the optimisation of fixed income liquidity, today names Tom Glocer, former CEO of Thomson Reuters, as a Strategic Advisor. The company also announces the appointment of Howard Edelstein to the board, after serving two years as a Strategic Advisor. Edelstein is the former Chairman and CEO of BondDesk Group and is an investor in Algomi. Glocer has also made an investment in the business.

SimCorp France Strengthens Its Sales And Marketing Team

Date 10/03/2016

SimCorp, a leading provider of investment management solutions and services for the global financial services industry, today announced that it has strengthened its sales and marketing team in France to pursue further expansion in this high-priority market.

New Telephone Number For Finansinspektionen (FI) - Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority

Date 10/03/2016

All +46 8 numbers to Finansinspektionen have been changed to +46 8 408 9 followed by the same extension (final four numbers) as before. The new switchboard number is +46 8 408 980 00. Mobile numbers are unaffected, i.e. they are the same as before.

European Central Bank Monetary Policy Decisions - Eurozone Interest Rate Slashed To Zero

Date 10/03/2016

At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB took the following monetary policy decisions:

(1) The interest rate on the main refinancing operations of the Eurosystem will be decreased by 5 basis points to 0.00%, starting from the operation to be settled on 16 March 2016.

FTSE Russell Signs Collaboration Agreement With Trendrating

Date 10/03/2016

• Trendrating to work with FTSE Russell to develop momentum indexes 
• Agreement reflects continued investor demand for factor exposures 
• New indexes will be based on FTSE Global Equity Index Series

SIX Swiss Exchange Hosts Women In ETFs - Bell Ringing Ceremony Held In Zurich As Part Of International Women's Day

Date 10/03/2016

On 8 March 2016, SIX Swiss Exchange acted as a host for the bell ringing of Women in ETFs. The event took place as part of bell ringing ceremonies at over 30 exchanges globally. More than 40 participants gathered to join Women in ETFs to celebrate the International Women's Day and attest that women's and economic empowerment is a key driver of sustainable development.

Metro Bank Lists On London Stock Exchange

Date 10/03/2016

• Metro Bank valued at £1.6 billion at listing
• Sixth challenger bank to list in last two years
• UK’s challenger banks worth £7.4 billion
• Demonstrates London’s ability to support a diversified funding ladder for UK businesses

Solactive Launches Solactive Euro IG Sustainable Bond Index - New Index Provides Exposure To The Sustainable Fixed Income Market

Date 10/03/2016

Solactive AG today announced the availability of a unique sustainable bond index that aims to push innovation in the area of responsible investment. The Solactive Euro IG Sustainable Bond Index is designed for fixed- income investors seeking exposure to companies with strong sustainability profiles which value the risk-adjusted return chances inherent in responsible investment strategies. The Index is powered by ratings from Sustainalytics, a leading global provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) research, ratings and analytics.