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Time To Talk Day - Find Out How We Are Supporting Colleagues To Open Up

Date 06/02/2020

Today is Time to Talk Day, a national campaign that encourages everyone to have a conversation about mental health. Breaking down the stigma around mental health is a core part of our Inclusion agenda and the Bank has embraced this initiative.

Hearing At The Committee On Economic And Monetary Affairs Of The European Parliament, Introductory Statement By Christine Lagarde, President Of The ECB, At The ECON Committee Of The European Parliament

Date 06/02/2020

I am very happy to appear before this Committee shortly after the first Governing Council meeting of 2020, during which the ECB decided to launch a review of its monetary policy strategy.

Intercontinental Exchange Announces 9% Increase To Its Quarterly Dividend

Date 06/02/2020

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, announced board authorization of its first quarter 2020 dividend of $0.30 per share, up 9% from its previous $0.275 per share quarterly dividend in 2019.

CME Group Announces Bryan Durkin To Step Down As President

Date 06/02/2020

CME Group today announced that Bryan T. Durkin will step down as President in May of this year.  At that time, Durkin will begin serving as a special advisor to the company, reporting to CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy.  Additionally, yesterday, the CME Group board of directors recommended that Durkin be slated for election to the company's board at its May 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Itiviti Appoints Josh Monroe To Lead Americas Region

Date 06/02/2020

Itiviti, a leading technology and service provider to financial institutions worldwide, today announced the appointment of Josh Monroe as Managing Director, Head of Americas region. An accomplished sales executive and recognized sales coach who brings more than 15 years of financial industry experience to Itiviti, Josh joins Itiviti from Ned Davis Research, where he held the position as Global Head of Sales.

CME Group Inc. Names Slate Of Director Nominees

Date 06/02/2020

CME Group Inc. today announced its slate of candidates for its board of directors for election at the company's annual meeting to be held Wednesday, May 6, 2020. 

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security RU000A0JV9D8

Date 06/02/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 06.02.2020, 15-46 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 113.89) and initial margins (up to 16.25 %) for the security RU000A0JV9D8 were changed. New values are available here

Intercontinental Exchange Reports Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2019, 14th Consecutive Year Of Record Full-Year Revenues

Date 06/02/2020

• 2019 net revenues of $5.2 billion, +4% y/y
• 2019 GAAP diluted EPS of $3.42
• 2019 adj. diluted EPS of $3.88, +8% y/y
• 2019 operating margin of 51%; adj.operating margin of 58%
• Over $2 billion returned to stockholders in 2019, +19% y/y
• New $2.4 billion share repurchase program effective January 1, 2020

HKEX Monthly Market Highlights

Date 06/02/2020

Highlights

Securities Market

• Market capitalisation was $36.0 trillion at the end of January 2020, a decrease of 6 per cent from $38.2 trillion at the end of December 2019, and an increase of 13 per cent from $32.0 trillion for the same period last year.
• The average daily turnover in January 2020 was $103.9 billion, an increase of 37 per cent when compared with $75.8 billion in December 2019, and an increase of 18 per cent from $88.4 billion for the same period last year.
• The average daily turnover of ETFs in January 2020 was $5.5 billion, an increase of 96 per cent when compared with $2.8 billion for the same period last year.
• There were 22* newly listed companies in January 2020, an increase of 69 per cent when compared with 13* for the same period last year.
• Funds raised through IPOs in January 2020 was $8.5 billion, an increase of 102 per cent when compared with $4.2 billion for the same period last year.
• Total funds raised in January 2020 was $48.0 billion, an increase of 293 per cent when compared with $12.2 billion for the same period last year.

Solactive Aids Investors To Make Climate Conscious Decisions By Releasing Its Climate Transition And Paris-Aligned Benchmark Indices

Date 06/02/2020

The Paris Climate agreement is regarded as one of the most important contemporary international conventions. Its main goal is to keep the increase of global average temperature below a critical threshold of 2°C. While the Paris agreement puts the responsibility to meet the desired targets into politician’s hands, investors seek to make a difference with their investment decisions, too.