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NZX Issue Of Ordinary Shares

Date 21/03/2019

This attached notice is given under NZX Listing Rule 3.13.1 and relates to the issue of ordinary shares in NZX Limited (NZX) under the NZX Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

European Council (Art. 50) Conclusions, 21 March 2019

Date 21/03/2019

1. The European Council takes note of the letter of Prime Minister Theresa May of 20 March 2019.
2. In response, the European Council approves the Instrument relating to the Withdrawal Agreement and the Joint Statement supplementing the Political Declaration agreed between the European Commission and the government of the United Kingdom in Strasbourg on 11 March 2019.
3. The European Council agrees to an extension until 22 May 2019, provided the Withdrawal Agreement is approved by the House of Commons next week. If the Withdrawal Agreement is not approved by the House of Commons next week, the European Council agrees to an extension until 12 April 2019 and expects the United Kingdom to indicate a way forward before this date for consideration by the European Council.
4. The European Council reiterates that there can be no opening of the Withdrawal Agreement that was agreed between the Union and the United Kingdom in November 2018. Any unilateral commitment, statement or other act should be compatible with the letter and the spirit of the Withdrawal Agreement.
5. The European Council calls for work to be continued on preparedness and contingency at all levels for the consequences of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal, taking into account all possible outcomes.
6. The European Council will remain seized of the matter.

Brazilian Ibovespa Breaks A Historical Record: 100k, By André d’Almeida Monteiro, B3 Chief Risk Officer

Date 21/03/2019

The Ibovespa index, the Brazilian stock market benchmark, has surpassed the milestone of 100,000 points. This milestone is the index historical record since 1994, when Brazil tamed hyperinflation and launched the Brazilian Real. This landmark achievement was met with great enthusiasm. Behind this symbolic round number, there are many reasons, related to the past and to the future, to celebrate for those who believe in the country.

The Updated Coefficients For Moscow Exchange Indices To Come Into Force

Date 21/03/2019

The following coefficients for Moscow Exchange indices come into force from March 22, 2019:

FTSE Russell To Launch Indicative Digital Assets Index

Date 21/03/2019

• New indicative index designed to test and evaluate a benchmark for Digital Assets Market
• Will help increase awareness and transparency of Digital Assets Market
• VWAP pricing available on 100 most actively traded digital assets. Only vetted digital exchanges used and pricing quality screens applied
• Index produced in association with DAR Data Services (DAR)

London Stock Exchange Group: UnaVista Tradecho B.V. Receives Approval From ESMA For EMIR

Date 21/03/2019

We are pleased to announce that London Stock Exchange Group has now received all the required regulatory approvals in order to continue to offer both EU MiFID II and EMIR reporting services along with the UK equivalent reporting services. This ensures we can continue to provide transaction and trade reporting services after the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union (Brexit) in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Remarks By Paul Cellupica, SEC Deputy Director And Chief Counsel, Division Of Investment Management – PLI Investment Management Institute 2019

Date 21/03/2019

Good morning. Thank you Barry [Barbash] and Paul [Roye] for the invitation to join you today and for that kind introduction.

ESMA Publishes Taxonomy Files To Facilitate Implementation Of The ESEF Regulation

Date 21/03/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) publishes today taxonomy files to facilitate implementation of the requirements set out by the draft RTS on ESEF. 

CISI Middle East Welcomes Richa Goyal To The UAE National Advisory Council

Date 21/03/2019

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has appointed Richa Goyal as the latest member of its UAE National Advisory Council (NAC).

CFTC’s Global Markets Advisory Committee To Meet On April 15

Date 21/03/2019

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC) announced today that it will hold a public meeting on Monday, April 15, 2019, at CFTC’s Washington, DC headquarters.