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Eurex: Weekly Euro Bund Options Successfully Launched - Average Daily Volume Around 9,000 Contracts So Far In May

Date 20/05/2015

The launch of Euro Bund options with weekly expiration dates on the international derivatives market Eurex Exchange (a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group) on 20 April 2015 has met with considerable demand. The average daily traded volume since launch has reached more than 8,000 contracts. Open interest peaked above 61,000 contracts. 

HKEx Announces Temporary Holiday Risk Management Arrangements

Date 20/05/2015

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has announced the following holiday risk management arrangements.

Thai Transport Minister Promotes Capital Market As Key Fundraising Source For Mega Projects

Date 20/05/2015

Minister of Transport Prajin Juntong today delivered a speech on “Transportation and telecom Infrastructure policy to drive Thai economy,” for investors and the capital market’s executives, emphasizing the Thai capital market’s role as an important source of fund for transportation and telecommunication mega projects of government and private sectors, a powerful engine to further drive Thailand’s economic growth.

Startupbootcamp FinTech London Appoints Liz Lumley As Managing Director - Former Financial Technology Journalist Joins Rapidly Expanding Team Of Global Accelerator

Date 20/05/2015

Startupbootcamp FinTech, the leading accelerator focused on financial innovation and part of the global Startupbootcamp network, announced today that Liz Lumley has been appointed as the new managing director for London. Lumley will be responsible for the running of the accelerator programme in London as part of the rapidly expanding global team.

ICAP’s EBS And BrokerTec Combine Business Operations And Launch New Brand

Date 20/05/2015

EBS BrokerTec, ICAP's market-leading electronic foreign exchange and fixed income business, announces today that six months since EBS and BrokerTec merged divisions under a new management structure it has made significant progress in combining its business operations.

CME Group Announces Eight New European Power Contracts On CME Europe

Date 20/05/2015

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives market place, announced today the launch of eight new European Power futures contracts on CME Europe.

InvestYourWay Offer Bitcoin As Part Of A Fully Diversified Fund - The First UK Regulated Investment Manager To Provide Bitcoin Investment As Part Of A Bespoke Portfolio

Date 20/05/2015

InvestYourWay, the bespoke online fund building platform, today announced the addition of Bitcoin as a new investable product, offering more choice to clients. InvestYourWay believes in making such products available as part of a diversified portfolio and not just to those who can afford personalised fund management services, as clients only need as little as £2,500 to begin using their service.

ASIC Releases First Licensing Activity Report

Date 20/05/2015

ASIC today published its first report on its approach to licence applications to help inform businesses and individuals wanting to provide financial services or credit, or register as a liquidator or auditor.

Japan's Financial Services Agency: The Second Meeting Of The Working Group On Financial Group Of The Financial System Council

Date 20/05/2015

The Working Group on Financial Group of the Financial System Council will hold its second meeting on May 26th, 2015 as follows.

The meeting is open to the public. Please note that the seats for the public are limited. We appreciate your understanding.

The materials and minutes are to be publicized on the FSA Homepage after the meeting.

ASIC Updates Guidance For Carbon Market Participants

Date 20/05/2015

ASIC today released updated regulatory guidance for carbon market participants.