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The EBA Consults On Passport Notifications For Mortgage Credit Intermediaries

Date 04/06/2015

The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a consultation on the draft Guidelines for passport notifications for mortgage credit intermediaries under the Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD). The Guidelines will ensure that information about credit intermediaries that carry out business in one or more Member States is exchanged consistently between the national authorities of the home and host Member States respectively. This public consultation runs until 4 July 2015.

Remarks Before The SEC Historical Society, SEC Chair Mary Jo White, Washington, D.C., June 4, 2015

Date 04/06/2015

Good afternoon.  Thank you, Linda, for that great introduction and congratulations to you on becoming President.

I was delighted to be able to speak at your annual meeting.  This yearly event of the SEC Historical Society is always the right occasion to underscore that those of us who currently have the privilege of serving at the SEC are part of a long and important tradition.  The staff of this agency is beyond compare in its dedication, high-mindedness and expertise, making us all very proud to work here.

EBA Updates Its Risk Dashboard For EU Banking Sector

Date 04/06/2015

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today the periodical update of its risk dashboard. The risk dashboard summarises the main risks and vulnerabilities in the banking sector on the basis of the evolution of a set of key risk indicators across the European Union (EU) for the fourth quarter of 2014.

Non Jordanian Investment At The Amman Stock Exchange During May 2015

Date 04/06/2015

The total value of shares that were bought by non-Jordanian investors during May  2015 was JD49.2 million, representing 26.3% of the overall trading value, while the value of shares sold by them amounted to JD42.0 million. As a result, the net of non-Jordanian investments during May 2015 showed an increase by JD7.2 million.

Under The Patronage Of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler Of Dubai And President Of DIFC City University London Celebrates Sixth Dubai Graduation Ceremony - 51 Executive MBA Students Receive Their Certificates At A Ceremony Held In DIFC

Date 04/06/2015

Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), City University London held its graduation ceremony for the sixth cohort of Cass Business School’s Executive MBA programme in Dubai, where 51 students received their certificates.

Chartered Institute For Securities & Investment: 2015 £2,500 Hoare Nairne Scholarship Awarded

Date 04/06/2015

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is delighted to announce that Ross Crake of Charlwood Leigh has been awarded the 2015 Hoare Nairne Scholarship.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Corporate Fact Sheet May 2015

Date 04/06/2015

Fast Facts 

• Market capitalization (Excluding ETNs): 
  • Equities:US$226 billion;  
  • Bonds:US$212 billion 

FSB Chair Co-Authors Article On Correspondent Banking And Financial Inclusion - Keep Finance Safe But Do Not Shut Out The Vulnerable

Date 04/06/2015

This article appeared in the Financial Times (print edition of 3 June 2015) http://on.ft.com/1KKpryp

Even a global financial institution cannot have operations in every city, town and village. Hence the need for “correspondent banking”, which allows a local bank to give its customers access to a faraway institution’s services, such as currency exchange or sending money to an account abroad. This is an important service, and in many developing economies it is more than that: an indispensable link to the international banking system.

Nasdaq To Provide Clearing Choice In Nordic Cash Equity Markets

Date 04/06/2015

Nasdaq today announces it will provide a choice of CCP providers in Nordic cash equities for its members on Nasdaq exchanges in Stockholm, Helsinki and Copenhagen.

SIX Provides Further Choice In Clearing

Date 04/06/2015

SIX will extend clearing choice for participants in the Swiss market and enhance geographical product coverage into the Nordic markets.