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European Parliament: Benchmarks: Restoring Confidence In The Financial Markets

Date 18/05/2015

Benchmarks are widely used to track market developments, however financial scandals involving benchmarks such as Libor and Eurobibor have shown that they are susceptible to manipulation.On 18 May MEPs debate new rules to ensure the full transparency of all benchmarks used in the EU and vote on them the next day. Dutch Alde member Cora van Nieuwenhuizen, who wrote the report with recommendations, said: “It is a major step forward in ensuring the future robustness and accuracy of benchmarks.”

Peter J. Curley, Associate Director In The Division Of Trading And Markets, To Leave SEC

Date 18/05/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Peter J. Curley, Associate Director for Clearance and Settlement in the Division of Trading and Markets, is leaving the agency later this month. 

LSEG Launches New FTSE Russell Brand

Date 18/05/2015

• New combined global index brand launched today
• Important milestone in integration of FTSE and Russell Indexes
• Creates true global leader in index benchmarking and analytics

MIAX Options Holiday Schedule - Memorial Day 2015

Date 18/05/2015

Please be advised the MIAX Options Exchange will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2015 in observance of Memorial Day.

DTCC 10-Year Anniversary In Tampa Marks A Decade Of Job Growth And Community Involvement

Date 18/05/2015

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary in Tampa. Regional community, city and business leaders joined with DTCC to commemorate the milestone, applauding the company’s important contributions to Tampa Bay over the last decade. The firm has brought hundreds of jobs and contributed thousands of volunteer hours to the city.

ICAP’s EBS eFix Matching Meets FX Market’s Need For Auditable Electronic Fix Execution - Volume Growth And Currency Diversification Underline Success of Solution One Year After Launch

Date 18/05/2015

ICAP plc (IAP.L), a leading markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation and information services, reports today on the progress of its eFix Matching solution one year after launch. The result of a collaboration between EBS, ICAP's market-leading electronic foreign exchange business and Global Broking, it enables customers to execute Fix interest electronically on the EBS Market platform. A robust and independent industry solution, it provides anonymous access to a central pool of liquidity for the most liquid daily fixes, including the ECB 13:15 Fix, WMR 16:00 Fix, HSRA AUD/USD Fix and EMTA USD/RUB Fix, and improved global matching opportunities.

Bursa Malaysia Commits To The Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative

Date 18/05/2015

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”) today signed the Sustainable Stock Exchanges’ (“SSE”) voluntary commitment to promote sustainability performance and transparency in Capital Markets. The support for SSE’s sustainability initiative underscores the national Exchange’s commitment to remain one of the world’s most competitive markets by integrating global best practices in the local marketplace.

The Egyptian Prime Minister Celebrates The Opening Of The Trading Session With The Minister Of Investment To Announce Postponing The Capital Gain Tax

Date 18/05/2015

Omran: Appreciation for the conscious government of the role of the stock market as a mean for company’s growth and job opportunities.

2015 Annual General Meeting Of Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA

Date 18/05/2015

The Annual General Meeting of Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA held on Monday 18 May 2015 approved the annual report and accounts for 2014. The meeting resolved to pay a dividend of NOK 8.20 per share.

Warsaw Stock Exchange: First Polish Capital Market Day In New York

Date 18/05/2015

• The largest and fastest growing Polish listed companies will meet with top institutional and financial institutions at the Polish Capital Market Day in New York.
• The meeting ensures international promotion of the Polish capital market and issuers listed on GPW.