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European Commission Asks Member States To Terminate Their Intra-EU Bilateral Investment Treaties, Brussels, 18 June 2015

Date 18/06/2015

The European Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against five Member States today requesting them to terminate intra-EU bilateral investment treaties between them ("intra-EU BITs"). BITs are agreements establishing the terms and conditions for private investment by nationals and companies of one state in another one. Intra-EU BITs are agreements that exist between EU Member States.

Moscow Exchange"s Innovation And Investment Market Announces New Strategy

Date 18/06/2015

Moscow Exchange (MOEX) today announced a new strategy for its Innovation and Investment Market (IIM) at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The strategy aims to boost the investment appeal of Russia"s most innovative companies.

ECB Governing Council Takes Note Of Ruling On Outright Monetary Transactions

Date 18/06/2015

• ECJ finds programme falls within the scope of ECB’s mandate
• Programme includes sufficient safeguards to avoid monetary financing

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) Accredits “Shuaa Securities” For Direct Market Access (DMA)

Date 18/06/2015

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced that “Shuaa Securities” has been accredited to provide Direct Market Access (DMA) for global brokers lifting the number of DMA service providers to 12 brokerage firms. The exchange is currently processing similar applications from other brokerage firms in collaboration with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).

Europac’s 2015 Commercial Paper Programme Admitted On MARF For €50 Million

Date 18/06/2015

Europac has renewed its annual Commercial Paper Programme started on MARF in June 2014. This will allow the company to issue commercial paper with an outstanding volume of up to €50 million each time, individual nominal amounts of €100,000 and a maximum maturity of 2 years.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin 15 June, 2015, Issue 8

Date 18/06/2015

Last week, Shenzhen Component Index stood at 18098.3 points after adding 2.5%. SME Index edged up 2.4% to 11996.5 points. ChiNext Index advanced 0.4% to 3899.7 points. Total turnover for stocks and funds on SZSE was US$743.4 billion, or a 7.9% decrease from the week before.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin 15 June, 2015, Issue 8

Date 18/06/2015

Last week, Shenzhen Component Index stood at 18098.3 points after adding 2.5%. SME Index edged up 2.4% to 11996.5 points. ChiNext Index advanced 0.4% to 3899.7 points. Total turnover for stocks and funds on SZSE was US$743.4 billion, or a 7.9% decrease from the week before.

Sberbank CIB[1] Selects Orc Trading And Market Making Solutions Supported By Orc Professional Services

Date 18/06/2015

Orc, the global market leader in electronic trading technology for listed derivatives, today announced a contract with Sberbank CIB – the corporate and investment banking business of Sberbank, which is Russia’s largest bank and one of the leading global financial institutions.

CME Group Announces First Trade Of New European Power Contracts On CME Europe

Date 18/06/2015

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced the first trade of its new European Power Contracts. The contract traded for the first time on CME Europe, CME Group's European exchange, on Tuesday, 16 June 2015.

SIX Swiss Exchange Fines LifeWatch AG

Date 18/06/2015

The SIX Swiss Exchange Sanction Commission has fined LifeWatch AG CHF 100,000 for breaches of the rules on ad hoc publicity.