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ESMA Issues Clarifications On Clearing And Trading Obligations Ahead Of 21 December 2018 Deadline

Date 31/10/2018

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today a statement relating to the challenges that certain groups, as well as certain non-financial counterparties above the clearing threshold (NFC+), would face on 21 December 2018 to start CCP clearing some of their OTC derivative contracts and trading them on trading venues. 

Volante Technologies Releases Designer Version 6.0 - Delivering Enhanced Support For API Banking, Cloud Enablement And Microservices Architecture

Date 31/10/2018

Volante Technologies Inc., a global provider of software for accelerated financial message integration and end-to-end payments processing, today announced the release of Volante Designer version 6.0. This major release allows banks and financial institutions to address the increasing industry demand for API, cloud and microservices enablement.

HKEX Chief Executive Charles Li, Charles Li Direct: The US-China Marriage Has Hit A Rough Patch, Now It’s Time To See Whether It Can Be Saved

Date 31/10/2018

HKEX Chief Executive Charles Li has just published a blog on Sino-US relations, comparing it to a marriage that is going through tough times. Li looks at the issues causing the marital squabble, and outlines what both sides need to do to save the relationship.

Tremblant Capital Selects LiquidityBook

Date 31/10/2018

LiquidityBook today announced that Tremblant Capital, a multi-billion global asset management firm, has selected the SaaS-based LBX Buy Side as its full POEMS (portfolio, order and execution management system), with the integrated LBX Connect as its FIX routing network. LBX Buy Side replaced an existing system which was implemented 16 years ago near Tremblant’s inception.

Intercontinental Exchange Announces Board Approval Of New $2.0 Billion Repurchase Authorization And Fourth Quarter 2018 Dividend Of $0.24 Per Share

Date 31/10/2018

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, announced its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program and its quarterly dividend of $0.24.

Share Subscription For IPO Of Deutsche Familienversicherung Launched On The Frankfurt Stock Exchange - First Trading Day Scheduled For 14 November - Deutsche Börse’s Directplace Function Supports Subscription Process

Date 31/10/2018

The share subscription for the IPO of DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG (ISIN:  DE000A2NBVD5) on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange started today and is expected to last until November 9. The company's first trading day in the Prime Standard is scheduled for 14 November. The price range for the offered shares has been set at 17.00 to 23.00 euros per share. The IPO is accompanied by Hauck & Aufhäuser Privatbankiers.

Intercontinental Exchange Reports Third Quarter 2018

Date 31/10/2018

• Third quarter revenues of $1.2 billion, +5% y/y
• GAAP diluted EPS of $0.79, +25% y/y
• Adj. diluted EPS of $0.85, +16% y/y
• Operating margin of 50%; Adj. operating margin of 57%
• Through 3Q18, nearly $1.5 billion returned to stockholders, +38% y/y

ACER Reviews Gas National Network Developments Plans And Their Consistency With The European Plan Of ENTSOG

Date 31/10/2018

The Agency publishes today an Opinion reviewing the most recently published national gas network development plans (NDPs) in view of assessing their consistency with the EU Ten-Year Network Development Plan (EU TYNDP) issued by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for gas (ENTSOG). This Opinion continues the Agency’s review carried out in 2016, and leads to recommendations for improving the consistency of future NDPs with the EU TYNDP.

HKEX: Report On Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting And Suspensions

Date 31/10/2018

Report on Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting and Suspensions
(As at 31 October 2018)

ADX Concludes The Conference Of The Federation Of Asian And European Stock Exchange (FEAS), ConFEAS 2018

Date 31/10/2018

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the region's leading financial market, concluded the ‘ConFEAS 2018’ conference. The conference, with the theme of "Augmented Reality of Trading and Settlement Ecosystems”, was organized by ADX in cooperation with The Federation of Asian and European Stock Exchange on 29th and 30th October 2018.