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MiFID II: ESMA Issues Latest Double Volume Cap Data

Date 08/05/2018

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has updated today its public register with the latest set of double volume cap (DVC) data under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II).  Today’s updates include DVC data and calculations for the period of 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018 (so-called April 2018 publication) as well as updates to already published DVC periods. 

CME Group Announces First Trades Of New SOFR Futures

Date 08/05/2018

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced the first trades of the new Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) futures contract, launched on May 7, 2018. The total volume through the first trading day was 3,257 contracts, the majority of which traded with minimum tick markets, demonstrating liquidity through the tightest possible bid-offer spreads. More than 50 firms participated in the first day of trading. Open interest reached 2,033 contracts as of May 7.

Beaches And Bitcoin: Remarks Before The Medici Conference – SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, Los Angeles, CA, May 2, 2018

Date 08/05/2018

 cThank you, Vince [Molinari], for that kind introduction. I appreciate the opportunity to be here today. I must start with the standard disclaimer that my comments today reflect my own opinions and not necessarily those of the Commission or my fellow Commissioners.

Federal Reserve Board Welcomes Release Of Global Strategy For Reducing Wholesale Payments Fraud

Date 08/05/2018

The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday welcomed the release of a global strategy for reducing wholesale payments fraud and reaffirms its commitment to work collaboratively with domestic and international stakeholders to promote the safety and resiliency of the wholesale payments ecosystem worldwide.

The World Federation Of Exchanges Responds To IOSCO’s Consultation On Volatility Control Mechanisms

Date 08/05/2018

The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, has responded to IOSCO’s Consultation Report on ‘Mechanisms used by trading venues to manage extreme volatility and preserve orderly trading’.

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) Monthly Statistical Report April 2018

Date 08/05/2018

Total number of listed companies on the main market amounted to 223 at the end of April 2018. Meanwhile, the number of listed companies on Nilex reached 32 at the end of the month.

Dutch State Treasury Agency To Clear IRS swaps Via Eurex Clearing

Date 08/05/2018

The Dutch State Treasury Agency has decided to enable central clearing of euro denominated interest rate swaps via Eurex Clearing in Frankfurt for the State of the Netherlands. As Debt Management Office, the Dutch State Treasury Agency is exempt from the obligation to clear swaps through a Central Counterparty (CCP). However, the Dutch State Treasury Agency has investigated options to clear its interest rate swaps centrally for risk management reasons and opted for the services of Eurex Clearing and is expected to operationally start clearing at the end of the year at the earliest. To this end, Eurex Clearing and the State of the Netherlands entered into a clearing agreement on 8 May 2018.

SET Announces Preliminary Nominees For SET Awards 2018

Date 08/05/2018

The Stock Exchange of Thailand, jointly with Money & Banking Magazine, is organizing the 15th SET Awards — an annual event aimed at enhancing quality of Thai listed firms to reach international standards, and will announce winnersin November.

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The London FXJSC Operations Sub-Committee Meeting - 26 January 2018

Date 08/05/2018

The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC) Operations Sub-Committee. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.

HKEX Announces Plan To Offer MSCI Asia Ex Japan Index Futures From 11 June

Date 08/05/2018

• HKEX’s first regional stock index futures contract
• Underlying index: MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan Net Total Return Index