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UBS MTF Market Notice N2 - Additional Central Clearing Counterparty

Date 17/02/2016

This market notice is to inform you that UBS MTF will be expanding its Central Clearing Counterparty ("CCP") offering with the addition of a third CCP, LCH Clearnet Limited, from Monday 22nd February 2016.
Monetary Authority Of Singapore: Financial Sector Tripartite Committee Formed To Prepare Our Workforce To Be Future Ready

Date 17/02/2016

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) today announced the formation of the Financial Sector Tripartite Committee (FSTC). Reflecting the spirit of tripartism, the FSTC will bring together the industry associations, labour movement, and government to foster a financial workforce that can meet the changing needs of the financial industry.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Performs Technical Improvements On The “Circuit Breaker” System - Rashid Al Baloushi: “A Step That Reinforces The Exchange’s Status Both Locally And Regionally”

Date 17/02/2016

In a step through which it aims to enhance its status on the local and regional level, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange will apply the developed version of the Circuit Breaker System starting from Thursday, February 18th, 2016. The improvements on the Circuit Breaker System based on the new method offer many positive features such as the existence of two levels of Breaker Circuit and the entering of the security in the price bid period along with the ability to enter new orders and modify the previous ones. This will ensure instantaneous effectiveness and transparency of all parties in the trading process.
Re-Shaping The Regulatory Landscape Through Big Data Analytics - New Research From The SWIFT Institute Discusses How Global Financial Institutions Are Using Data Analytics To Better Manage Regulatory Requirements

Date 17/02/2016

A new paper from the SWIFT Institute published today highlights the many uses of big data analytics by financial organisations to meet evolving regulatory and compliance requirements.
EBRD-FT Central Asia Investment Forum On 18 February In Istanbul

Date 17/02/2016

The EBRD and the Financial Times are gathering investors, policymakers and experts in Istanbul to discuss investment opportunities and challenges in Central Asia, including Mongolia. The event is taking place on 18 February in Istanbul, Turkey, a major regional hub with strong commercial links with Central Asia.

Eurex Clearing: Credit Agricole CIB A New User Of EurexOTC Clear

Date 17/02/2016

Crédit Agricole CIB is a new user of EurexOTC Clear for Interest Rate Swaps (IRS), a service offered by Eurex Clearing, one of Europe’s leading clearing houses and part of the Deutsche Börse Group. Crédit Agricole CIB has been connected as a direct clearing member recently. The company is the Corporate & Investment Banking arm of the Crédit Agricole Group, one of the leading financial sell-side institutions in France.
NetOTC Appoints David Maloy As Chief Operating Officer - Market And Clearing Industry Authority To Lead Global Operations

Date 17/02/2016

NetOTC, provider of innovative risk solutions, today announced that David Maloy has been appointed COO with immediate effect. David Maloy, previously responsible for overseeing NetOTC’s US operations, is now also responsible for the strategy, management and development of NetOTC’s global operations.
Seed Commodities Exchange To Launch In Partnership With GMEX - Delivering Innovation In Agricultural Derivative Contracts To Address New Market Risks

Date 17/02/2016

GMEX Group today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Seed Commodities Exchange (Seed CX) based in Chicago. GMEX Technologies (GMEX Tech) will provide its sophisticated technological exchange trading system and market surveillance solutions. As part of the agreement GMEX Tech has also taken an option to acquire a 20% equity stake in Seed CX.
Euronext Publishes Full Year 2015 Results

Date 17/02/2016

Today Euronext announced its results for the full year of 2015.
Seed Commodities Exchange Announces Plans To Launch Industrial Hemp Derivative Contracts

Date 17/02/2016

Seed CX has constructed the first industrial hemp derivative contracts, which will be traded on its platform, subject to regulatory approval by the CFTC. Mr. Woodford notes that “We are focused on risk mitigation tools for the industry including crop insurance and derivatives hedging capabilities. One of the key steps to this process is helping to create an active cash market and generate economic research.” The contracts were developed in conjunction with research conducted at Harvard Law School, assisted by faculty at MIT’s Sloan School of Management. Co-Founder and CEO, Edward Woodford commented, “We are excited to have developed the world’s first industrial hemp derivative. We have worked closely with hemp farmers and processors throughout the US, who want access to important hedging tools to protect this growing agricultural commodity.” Active on a number of national and state hemp business associations, the Seed CX founders have played an important role in the development of the national hemp industry.