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Nasdaq’s Blockchain Technology To Transform The Republic Of Estonia’s E-Residency Shareholder Participation

Date 12/02/2016

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and the Republic of Estonia have announced that Estonia’s e-Residency platform will be facilitating a blockchain-based e-voting service to allow shareholders of companies listed on Nasdaq’s Tallinn Stock Exchange, Estonia’s only regulated securities market, to vote in shareholder meetings. The country’s e-Residency platform is an electronic identity system used by both Estonian residents and those with business interests in the country to access government services through e-Residency digital authentication. The program marks the second official blockchain project Nasdaq is executing on after successfully delivering the first private securities issuance between an investor and company via Nasdaq Linq, its blockchain-enabled platform.

TOCOM To Go-Live With New Trading System On September 20

Date 12/02/2016

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc. announced today plans to go-live with its new trading system on Tuesday, September 20 (subject to change based on final system testing).

Warsaw Stock Exchange Monthly Statistics For January 2016

Date 12/02/2016

Warsaw Stock Exchange Monthly Statistics for January 2016 is now available:

For Main Market Statistics click here (link: https://www.gpw.pl/statystyki_miesieczne_en)

Clearstream’s January 2016 Figures

Date 12/02/2016

HKEX: Changes Of Designated Securities For Short Selling

Date 12/02/2016

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), announces that with effect from 19 February 2016 (Friday), 32 additional securities will be eligible for short selling and 12 existing designated securities will be removed from the list.  The total number of designated securities for short selling will be 870 after the revision.

United Kingdom Parliament Treasury Committee Update: Committee Questions Chancellor Over Draft Proposals For New Settlement With EU

Date 12/02/2016

Rt Hon. Andrew Tyrie MP, Chairman of the Treasury Committee, writes to Rt Hon. George Osborne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to clear up important questions arising from draft EU negotiation proposals.

TMX Group Limited Declares Dividend Of $0.40 Per Common Share

Date 12/02/2016

The Board of Directors of TMX Group Limited declared a dividend of $0.40 on each common share outstanding, payable on March 11, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 26, 2016.

New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman-Led State & Federal Working Group Announces $3.2 Billion Settlement With Morgan Stanley - Settlement Includes $550 Million For New York, Including Millions To Help New Yorkers Avoid Foreclosure And Rebuild Their Communities - Significant Resources Dedicated To Transforming Code Enforcement Systems And Combating Proliferation Of Zombie Homes - Settlement Addresses Misconduct That Contributed To The 2008 Financial Crisis - Schneiderman: Today’s Settlement Is Another Victory In Our Effort To Help New Yorkers Rebuild And Hold Banks Accountable

Date 12/02/2016

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today joined members of the state and federal working group he co-chairs to announce a $3.2 billion settlement with Morgan Stanley over the bank’s deceptive practices leading up to the financial crisis.  The settlement includes $550 million – $400 million worth of consumer relief and $150 million in cash – that will be allocated to New York State. 

TMX Group Limited Reports Results For The Fourth Quarter 2015

Date 12/02/2016

• Revenue of $177.1 million compared with $182.7 million in Q4/14 
• Diluted loss per share of $2.92 in Q4/15 compared with earnings per share of 76 cents in Q4/14 
• Adjusted diluted earnings per share of 87 cents in Q4/15, compared with 93 cents per share in Q4/14 
• Adjusted diluted earnings per share of 87 cents excludes: 

1. $3.57 per share charge related to non-cash impairment 
2. 11 cent per share of amortization of intangibles related to acquisitions 
3. 11 cent per share for strategic realignment expenses

Montréal Exchange Closed On February 15, 2016 - Family Day - Interest Rate Derivative Trading Ceases At 13:30 Today, February 12, 2016

Date 12/02/2016

Interest rate derivative trading will cease at 1:30 p.m. today, February 12, 2016. Furthermore, the Exchange's markets will be closed on February 15, 2016 (Family Day).