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Nigerian Stock Exchange Warns On Non-Filing Of Audited Financial Statements

Date 12/08/2015

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“The Exchange”) today confirmed that as at August 3, 2015, 89% of the active listed companies have filed their audited accounts for the year ended 31 December 2014. The Exchange therefore wishes to again remind the affected companies of their obligations under the Listings Rules (Section 19.5 of the Amendments to the Listing Rules).
Brown Rudnick Alert - Greek Government Bonds Not A Protected "Investment" For The Purposes Of An Investment Arbitration Claim Arising Out Of The 2012 Greek Haircut: By Roger Kennell And Iris Raynaud

Date 12/08/2015

On 9 April 2015, an ICSID Tribunal ruled it had no jurisdiction to hear claims brought by a Slovakian bank (Poštová Banka) together with its Cypriot shareholder (Istrokapital) in relation to government bonds issued by the Greek government: Poštová Banka, A.S. and Istrokapital SE v Hellenic Republic, ICSID Case No. ARB/13/8. The Tribunal held that both claims failed as neither claimant had a qualifying investment for the purposes of the respective Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT).
MAS: Singapore Dollar Remains Within Policy Band In Face Of Market Volatility

Date 12/08/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said today that the trade-weighted Singapore dollar remains within its policy band notwithstanding increased volatility in foreign exchange markets following the recent shift in China’s exchange rate policy. MAS made the statement in response to media queries.
MIAX Options Exchange - FIX Drop Copy Port - Available September 1, 2015, Pending SEC Approval

Date 12/08/2015

The MIAX Options Exchange will make available a FIX Drop Copy Port beginning September 1, 2015, pending SEC approval. The MIAX FIX Drop Copy Port (FXD) provides Electronic Exchange Members (EEM) with a copy of all real-time trade execution messages based upon an MPID or group of MPIDs configured for that FIX Drop Copy Port.
Portware Continues Impressive FX Growth With Key Hire - Industry Veteran, Christopher Matsko, Joins Portware To Drive Continued Innovation And Expansion For Its FX Offerings

Date 12/08/2015

Portware, the first and only global provider of multi-asset trade automation solutions powered by artificial intelligence, today announced the company has appointed FX industry veteran Christopher Matsko as Head of Foreign Exchange Trading Services. Following unprecedented growth in Portware’s FX business with new client wins across North America and Europe, Matsko will work closely with Portware clients to meet the increasing demand for the firm’s next generation FX solutions. Portware FX, a truly front-to-back-office solution that recognizes the unique workflows of global asset managers, has been named a leading buy-side FX solution for the past three years. The addition of Matsko, as well as a growing roster of liquidity providers and enhanced functionality, further strengthens the platform for institutional investors.

ICE Trade Vault Europe Approved By ACER As Registered Reporting Mechanism

Date 12/08/2015

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), the leading global network of exchanges and clearing houses, announced today that the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has approved ICE Trade Vault Europe Limited (ICE Trade Vault Europe) as a Registered Reporting Mechanism (RRM) to meet the reporting requirements of the European wholesale energy markets.
UK's Financial Conduct Authority Secures High Court Judgment Awarding Injunction And Over £7 Million In Penalties Against Five Defendants For Market Abuse

Date 12/08/2015

The High Court today held that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is entitled to permanent injunctions and penalties totalling £7,570,000 against Da Vinci Invest Ltd, Mineworld Ltd, Mr Szabolcs Banya, Mr Gyorgy Szabolcs Brad and Mr Tamas Pornye for committing market abuse. The defendants were found to have committed market abuse in relation to 186 UK-listed shares using a manipulative trading strategy known as “layering”.
SEC Charges ITG With Operating Secret Trading Desk And Misusing Dark Pool Subscriber Trading Information

Date 12/08/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that ITG Inc. and its affiliate AlterNet Securities have agreed to pay $20.3 million to settle charges that they operated a secret trading desk and misused the confidential trading information of dark pool subscribers.
Markit To Acquire CoreOne Technologies - Strengthens Our Regulatory Reporting, Index Management And Data Management Services; Extends Our Capabilities Into Prime Brokerage

Date 12/08/2015

Markit (Nasdaq: MRKT), a provider of financial information services, today announced that it has agreed to acquire CoreOne Technologies, a global leading provider of regulatory reporting, index management, data management and prime brokerage services to financial institutions.
HKFE Announces Revised Margins For RMB Currency Futures

Date 12/08/2015

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contract will be revised as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company’s normal procedures and standard margining methodology.