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HM Treasury: UK Organisations Funding From EU Programmes Guaranteed Until The End Of 2020

Date 25/07/2018

UK organisations that secure funding through EU programmes, from now until the end of 2020, will be guaranteed by the UK government even in a no deal scenario.

Testimony Of Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo Before The House Committee On Agriculture, Washington, D.C.

Date 25/07/2018

INTRODUCTION

Thank you, Chairman Conaway, Ranking Member Peterson, and members of the Committee.  I appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss my priorities and the work of the Agency.

It has been just under a year since my confirmation as Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) last August.  It is an appropriate time to update this committee on the progress of the CFTC.

Nasdaq Announces Quarterly Dividend Of $0.44 Per Share

Date 25/07/2018

The Board of Directors of Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.44 per share on the company's outstanding common stock.  The dividend is payable on September 28, 2018 to shareowners of record at the close of business on September 14, 2018.  Future declarations of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

Tehran Stock Exchange Weekly Market Review From 21 July 2018 To 25 July 2018

Date 25/07/2018

Click here to download Tehran Stock Exchange weekly market review.

ICE SONIA Futures Achieve Record Trading Volume And Open Interest - Extends Lead In SONIA Futures With More Than £100 Billion Notional Traded Since Launch

Date 25/07/2018

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, announced today that ICE One Month SONIA futures achieved record trading volume yesterday of 4,563 contracts and ICE One Month and Three Month SONIA futures both set record open interest on July 24, 2018, totalling 14,034 contracts and representing £33 billion.

Nasdaq Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results; Completes Divestiture; Delivers Strong Organic Revenue Growth

Date 25/07/2018

• In April, the company completed the divestiture of its Public Relations Solutions and Digital Media Services businesses, a key step in our strategic repositioning to maximize opportunities as a capital markets technology and analytics provider.
• Second quarter 2018 net revenues1 were $615 million, a 3% increase compared to the second quarter of 2017.  The year over year increase in revenues resulted from 7% organic revenue growth, a 1% positive impact from changes in FX, and a 5% revenue reduction due to the net impact of the divestiture and acquisition of businesses.
• Second quarter 2018 GAAP diluted EPS was $0.97 compared to $0.87 in the second quarter of 2017, while non-GAAP diluted EPS2 was $1.18, an increase of 17% compared to $1.01 in the second quarter of 2017.
• The company repurchased common shares valued at $241 million during the second quarter of 2018, bringing capital returns through dividends paid and share repurchases to $476 million through the first six months of 2018.

BME: Copasa Refinances Its First Issue On MARF

Date 25/07/2018

• Today MARF admits to trading a new €40 million bond, with a 6% coupon and maturity in 2022
• It was the first company to issue in MARF in 2013

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Broker Acquitted Of Illegal Short Selling

Date 25/07/2018

The Eastern Magistrates’ Court today found Mr Wong Hung not guilty of illegal short selling.

Cyprus Stock Exchange Monthly Bulletin June 2018

Date 25/07/2018

On the last trading session of June 2018 the General Index reached 75,00 points, representing a relative increase of 5,65% from the previous month. The value of shares traded exhibited an increase of 23,5% compared to the previous month. It is worth mentioning however, that the highest level that the General Index reached for the month was 75,00 points. The other Market Indices reached the following levels: Main Market reached 50,15,  Alternative Market 898,27, Investment Companies 1.028,99 points. On a sectoral level, the Hotels Index reached 790,88 points. The FTSE/CySE20 reached 44,88 points and finally the FTSE Med reached 4.366,49 points. 

IOSCO To Launch 2018 World Investor Week To Promote Investor Education

Date 25/07/2018

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is preparing to launch its second annual World Investor Week (WIW) from 1 through 7 October 2018, following the success of last year´s event in promoting investor education and protection and highlighting the various initiatives of securities regulators in those two areas around the globe.