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Eurex Reaches Global Pole Position

Date 29/01/2019

Eurex is the world‘s largest derivatives exchange based on Open Interest. In 2018, Open Interest rose by 18 percent to 120,467,829 contracts. According to the Futures Industry Association (FIA), this puts Eurex in the pole position. It underlines the success of Eurex‘s buy side initiatives. Asset managers, pension funds and others tend to hold their risk positions, thus increasing Open Interest at Eurex.

London Stock Exchange Group: ELITE Scotland Launches With Cohort Of 7 Scottish Companies

Date 29/01/2019

• 7 Scottish companies join ELITE, the first exclusively Scottish cohort, as part of the launch of ELITE Scotland
• ELITE is LSEG’s global initiative for ambitious fast-growing private companies; an ecosystem to help businesses reach their next stage of growth
• ELITE Scotland is the first initiative of its kind for ELITE in the UK; builds on existing strong contingent of Scottish ELITE companies and vibrant entrepreneurial community in Scotland
• More than 1000 companies have joined ELITE from 40 countries across 35 sectors

Cyprus Stock Exchange December 2018

Date 29/01/2019

Further to a relevant decision of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) regarding its participation in the share capital of the Hellenic Energy Exchange S.A. (HEnEx S.A.), it was announced that the transfer of 10% of the share capital of the above company to the CSE was completed on 18 December 2018 in Athens.  

Deutsche Börse And HQLAX Make Significant Progress On Blockchain Securities Lending Solution - Six Banks Already Started Onboarding - Deutsche Börse Acquired Further Shares In HQLAX

Date 29/01/2019

The development of the HQLAX target operating model, an innovative blockchain solution for collateral swaps in the securities lending market by Deutsche Börse Group and HQLAX, is showing significant progress. In March 2018, Deutsche Börse Group and HQLAX announced a cooperation for a securities lending offering based on R3’s Corda blockchain solution. It aims to facilitate more efficient collateral management of high-quality liquid assets (HQLAs), which are in heightened demand due to increased clearing and margin requirements under Basel III regulations.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore: Warning On Fraudulent Websites Soliciting “Cryptocurrency” Investments

Date 29/01/2019

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) warns members of the public not to be misled by fraudulent websites that solicit investments in cryptocurrencies using fabricated information attributed to the Singapore Government.

B-Hive Tackles The Winning Formula Of Fintech Hubs In A European Fintech Report

Date 29/01/2019

A European Fintech Hub Report, published today by B-Hive, takes a deep dive into the European fintech scene in 2018. The report discusses the strengths of key European fintech hubs, the importance of collaboration and provides insight into the multiple opportunities that fintechs can tap into across Europe to further expand internationally.

Jules Elucidates Monetary Authority Of Singapore Announcement

Date 29/01/2019

The management of Jules Corporation Pte Ltd (“JULES”) would like to clarify the recent MAS Announcement dated 24 January 2019 and the various ensuing media reports that have erroneously represented on our company’s business without verifying or confirming the same with us.

SIX: Eight Scenarios Depicting What The Stock Exchange Of The Future Might Look Like

Date 29/01/2019

What will the stock exchange of the future look like in a rapidly changing financial world? SIX has drawn up a white paper summarizing eight possible scenarios for the future of the securities value chain. The white paper also discusses the strategic implications of these scenarios.

Candidate For President Of Japan Exchange Regulation

Date 29/01/2019

We hereby announce that Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) has nominated a candidate for President of Japan Exchange Regulation (JPX-R). JPX-R will put forth the following a candidate for approval at its general meeting of members to be held in June, 2019. 

The Securities Commission Malaysia’s AOB Reprimands Auditors For Failure To Comply With International Standards On Auditing

Date 29/01/2019

The Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) Audit Oversight Board (AOB) has reprimanded Gary Yong Yoon Shing and Jason Sia Sze Wan, partners of Nexia SSY, and Lye Ghee Kang, a partner of CAS Malaysia PLT (the “auditors”) for failure to comply with the International Standards on Auditing when auditing their respective public listed company clients.