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BCS Americas Announces Global Equity Trading Platform

Date 24/01/2019

• The US division of BCS Global Markets will give institutional investors access to 77 countries across developed, emerging and frontier markets

ETFGI Reports ETFs And ETPs Listed In Europe Gather Net Inflows Of US$3.93 Billion During December 2018

Date 24/01/2019

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that ETFs and ETPs listed in Europe gathered net inflows of US$3.93 billion during December, bringing 2018 net inflows to US$56.72 billion. Assets invested in the European ETF/ETP industry finished the month down 3.22%, from US$794 billion at the end of November, to US$768 billion, according to ETFGI’s December 2018 European ETF and ETP industry landscape insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service.  (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.) 

European Commission: Speech By Michel Barnier At The European Economic And Social Committee

Date 24/01/2019

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Since the beginning of these negotiations, we have worked with the 27 Member States and the European Parliament to negotiate the Withdrawal Agreement, taking into account the concerns expressed by social partners and civil society, on the basis of the numerous discussions I have had in Brussels and in the other capital cities.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore: Code On Take Overs And Mergers Revised To Clarify Application For Dual Class Share Companies

Date 24/01/2019

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today issued a revised Singapore Code on Take-overs and Mergers (the Code) to clarify its application to companies with a dual class share structure (DCS companies) with a primary listing on the Singapore Exchange.

Closure Of Bursa Malaysia In Conjunction With Federal Territory Day

Date 24/01/2019

Bursa Malaysia Berhad and its subsidiaries will be closed on Friday, 1st February 2019, in conjunction with Federal Territory Day.

CSRC Formally Recognized Dalian Commodity Exchange As A Qualifying CCP

Date 24/01/2019

Recently, CSRC has formally recognized DCE as a Qualifying Central Counterparty (QCCP). This shows that Chinese futures market has further improved internationalization by adopting international standards to strengthen its market attraction and competition since the internationalization of crude oil, iron ore and PTA futures.

Traiana Provides Central Clearing Connectivity to HKEX OTC Clear for FX Deliverables

Date 24/01/2019

Traiana, a leading infrastructure service which provides trade life-cycle and risk management solutions, today announced that it has provided direct central clearing connectivity to the Hong Kong Exchanges (HKEXs) and Clearing's OTC Clearing Hong Kong (OTC Clear).

NZX & FMA Initiate Industry Review: Capital Markets 2029

Date 23/01/2019

NZX and the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) have initiated an industry-led review of New Zealand’s capital markets. Capital Markets 2029 is designed to deliver a ten-year vision and growth agenda for the sector.

Texas Legislature Congratulates TEXPERS For 30th Anniversary - Lawmakers Express High Regard For The Association’s Success In Providing Educational And Legislative Support To City, County And District Pension Plans For Public Employees

Date 23/01/2019

The Texas House and Senate passed resolutions today recognizing the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems for its 30 years of educational and legislative advocacy for the pension plans relied on by cities, counties and special districts for their public employees.

B3: Ibovespa Breaks New Record And Reaches 96,558 Points

Date 23/01/2019

B3’s main stock market performance index – Ibovespa – hit a record high today ending the day at 96,558 points, up 1,52%  from last trading session. The previous Ibovespa record of 96,096 points was recorded on January 18th, 2019.