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BATS To Launch Second U.S. Options Exchange - Targets November 2015 Launch For EDGX Options

Date 16/04/2015

BATS Global Markets (BATS), a leading operator of exchanges and services for financial markets globally, today filed rules to launch a second options exchange – EDGX Options – with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). BATS, operator of the fastest-growing U.S. options market today, is planning to launch the new exchange in November 2015, pending SEC approval.

Xignite Drives 17 Client Nominations At Benzinga Fintech Awards - Bringing Home 11 Wins - Company’s Market Data API Clients Win For Their Innovative Fintech Solutions

Date 16/04/2015

Xignite, the leading provider of cloud-based financial market data, is proud to announce that 9 of its clients have been recognized as among the most influential financial technology companies by bringing home 11 2015 Benzinga Fintech Awards this week. Xignite itself was named "Best in Show" Runner Up.

EEX Selects OptionsCity Software To Expand Access To Power Derivatives Market

Date 16/04/2015

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) today announced that OptionsCity Software, a global provider of electronic trading solutions for professional futures and options traders, will broaden its connectivity with EEX, helping the exchange expand access to its Power Derivatives Market.

Virtu Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIRT) To Ring The Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell In Celebration Of IPO

Date 16/04/2015

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Virtu Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq:VIRT) will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square in celebration of its initial public offering (IPO), which will occur today, April 16.

In honor of the occasion, Vincent Viola, Executive Chairman and Douglas Cifu, Chief Executive Officer will ring the Closing Bell. 

Agreement Between Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) And GXG Markets (GXG)

Date 16/04/2015

Within the framework of the strategic plan of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) for the promotion of collaboration between Securities’ Exchanges, an agreement has been made between the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and GXG Markets (GXG). In this context it has been agreed to implement a procedure of mutual co-operation, initially to promote dual/parallel listings on the GXG Main Quote Market and the ECM Market of the Cyprus Stock Exchange.

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission: Takeovers Panel Publishes Reasons For Breach Of Takeovers Code By Chow Yei Ching, Joseph Leung Wing Kong And Oscar Chow Vee Tsung

Date 16/04/2015

The Takeovers and Mergers Panel (Takeovers Panel) today published its written decision setting out the reasons for finding Mr Chow Yei Ching, Mr Oscar Chow Vee Tsung and Mr Joseph Leung Wing Kong in breach of The Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Repurchases (Takeovers Code).   

Improvement In The Number Of Women Directors On SGX Listcos In 2014

Date 16/04/2015

Singapore’s Diversity Action Committee (DAC) said that the number of directorships (board seats) held by women rose 10% to 448 in 2014 from 406 in 2013.  There was a net increase of 42 women directorships, making up a significant 25% of the total increase in directorships of 166 in the year.  Appointments and new listings grew the pool of women by 91, at the same time, 49 stepped down from their positions. Independent director roles had the greatest net increase in women directorships of 36; non-independent director roles increased by 6.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Sinopec Corp Futures

Date 16/04/2015

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Monday, 20 April 2015, 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 as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company’s normal procedures and standard margining methodology.

Local Retail Participation In HKEx's Stock Market Remains High

Date 16/04/2015

Local retail participation in the Hong Kong stock market remained high in number terms and in percentage of adult population, according to the Retail Investor Survey 2014 conducted by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx).  The survey also found that retail investors in general had traded more in value terms, both per transaction and in aggregate for the year, in the Hong Kong stock market than they did in 2011.

Allied Irish Bank Selects Novantas To Deepen Understanding Of Its Deposit Portfolio

Date 16/04/2015

Novantas, a leading financial services analytic advisory and solutions firm, is pleased to announce that Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. (AIB) has selected Novantas’s PriceTek (R) Deposits Platform to improve analytical efficiency and provide a deeper understanding of the value and duration of consumer deposits.