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Intercontinental Exchange Announces Third Quarter Launch Of Futures Contract Based On Permian WTI Crude Oil Deliverable In Houston

Date 17/07/2018

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, announced plans to launch a physically delivered Permian West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures contract, deliverable in Houston, Texas. The Houston delivery point has become the pricing center for U.S. crude oil production and exports, and the new flat price futures contract is designed to serve hedging and trading opportunities in this growing market. The contract is expected to launch on ICE Futures U.S. in the third quarter, subject to regulatory review.

Bank Of Asia To Become The First Client Of NSD’s SWIFT Bureau In Kyrgyzstan

Date 17/07/2018

National Settlement Depository (NSD), Russia’s central securities depository, has signed an agreement to connect Kyrgyzstan’s Bank of Asia to SWIFT via NSD’s service bureau.

LME To Increase User Choice And Participation Through Introduction Of Implied Pricing

Date 17/07/2018

The London Metal Exchange (LME) today announces the introduction of implied pricing for base metals on its electronic trading platform, LMEselect, as part of its Strategic Pathway commitment to deliver greater user choice and market participation.

Bursa Malaysia To Reach Wider Audience For Shariah Investing Fair 2018 - Fee Waiver For CDS Accounts Opened During Event

Date 17/07/2018

The Shariah Investing Fair 2018, organised by Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”), is being held for the second time following its successful debut in 2017. The public event will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 21 – 22 July 2018, and aims to enhance financial literacy and inculcate an investing culture among Malaysians, in line with the Exchange’s focus on creating opportunities and growing value.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Bans Joseph Hsu Kar Hing For Three Years

Date 17/07/2018

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has banned Mr Joseph Hsu Kar Hing, a former responsible officer (RO) of Standard Chartered Securities (Hong Kong) Limited (SC), from re-entering the industry for three years from 6 July 2018 to 5 July 2021.

EY Announces 747 New Partner Promotions Worldwide

Date 17/07/2018

• Total partner promotions up by 12%
• Continued increase in women and across emerging markets and audit -- with 30%, 32% and 29% of partner promotions respectively
• Promotions demonstrate EY commitment to developing future leaders

Personal Pensions - BETTER FINANCE Releases Research Findings On Life Cycle Pensions And Once More Requests That EU Policy Makers Ensure A Real Protection Of Personal Pension Savings

Date 17/07/2018

BETTER FINANCE welcomes the recent opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) and the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) on the proposed “PEPP”[1] EU Regulation, but remains concerned regarding the recent developments at the European Parliament and Council, in particular with regards to the capital “protection” and the tax treatment of the future PEPP.

Fonetic Appoints Investment Banking Stalwarts To New Advisory Board

Date 17/07/2018

Fonetic, a global leader in voice processing, compliance and surveillance technology, has selected three industry veterans to create a new product advisory board.  Nick Child, Sandy Broderick and Oliver Blower will provide Fonetic with expert advice on regulatory compliance, surveillance and technology.

European Accessible Assets Up 17 Percent To Over €3.4 Trillion, According To Broadridge’s Newest Distribution 360 Research

Date 17/07/2018

Distribution 360, the latest European study from Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), reveals growing opportunities for asset managers selling in Europe. Despite increased complexity and disruptions in the region’s fund markets, Europe’s pool of accessible assets has reached €3.4 trillion. 

New Appointment To The Management Board Of Boerse Stuttgart cats GmbH

Date 17/07/2018

Michael Görgens will take over as member of the Management Board of Boerse Stuttgart cats GmbH on 1 August 2018. He will succeed Rupertus Rothenhäuser, who is leaving the company at his own request to pursue a new career challenge. Michael Görgens will join Michael Jaeggi who has been a member of the board since 2017. Boerse Stuttgart GmbH acquired a majority stake in the cats off-exchange trading platform in 2014.