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FlexTRADER EMS Executes Large Block Trade From Goldman Sachs Using New Indication Of Interest (IOI) Functionality - FlexIOI Provides One-Click Or No-Click Interaction With IOI Liquidity From The Trading Blotter

Date 03/10/2017

FlexTrade (@FlexTrade), a global leader in multi-asset execution and order management systems, today announced the successful execution of a large block trade from an actionable Indication of Interest (IOI) sent by Goldman Sachs within the FlexTRADER EMS. The trade was completed using FlexIOI - a new, customisable feature of FlexTRADER which allows users to trade on actionable IOI’s from their blotter.

Securities Commission Malaysia And ISRA Publish Textbook On “Sukuk: Principles And Practices”

Date 03/10/2017

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and The International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) today released a joint publication on ‘Ṣukuk: Principles & Practices’  launched by His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah at the Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Forum 2017 in Kuala Lumpur.

FSB Publishes Consultation On Unique Product Identifier (UPI) Governance

Date 03/10/2017

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published a consultation document on proposed Governance arrangements for the unique product identifier (UPI). The consultation sets out proposals for the governance arrangements for a global UPI, as a key harmonised identifier designed to facilitate effective aggregation of transaction reports about over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets.

New EDHEC Study Of Private Infrastructure Debt Shows That Defining 'Infrastructure' Correctly Pays Off For Investors

Date 03/10/2017

A new paper analysing the characteristics of the EDHEC Infrastructure Institute private debt index shows that private infrastructure debt only delivers better risk-adjusted returns than corporate debt when it is narrowly and correctly defined.

PEGAS Trading Volumes In September 2017 - PEGAS Reports A Strong Development In September, Including A New Volume Record On PSV Futures

Date 03/10/2017

PEGAS, the pan-European gas trading platform operated by Powernext, reports one of its best months with a total volume of 184 TWh , up 21% compared to the previous year (September 2016: 152,4 TWh). This strong development was supported by a volume of 60.9 TWh on PEGAS Spot added to a total of 123.2 TWh on PEGAS Futures, including a record for the Italian PSV market area with 6.0 TWh.

Experiences With Disclosure Law Pursuant To FMIA And FMIO-FINMA - The Disclosure Office Of SIX Swiss Exchange Publishes Its 2016 Annual Report

Date 03/10/2017

• With the entry into force of the Financial Market Infrastructure Act (FMIA) as at 1 January 2016, new provisions took effect concerning the duty to report voting rights. These provisions    were fleshed out over the course of 2016 as a result of the Disclosure Office’s practice.
• Because certain affected parties stated that they had difficulties with the specific implementation of these duties, FINMA amended the relevant ordinance provision in the spring of 2017.
• The number of disclosure notifications increased significantly compared with the previous year, while the number of potential breaches only increased to a lesser extent.

Thomson Reuters Partners With University Of Western Australia As Key Technology Provider For Newly Launched Financial Markets Trading Room - Trading Room To Provide Analytics Tools, Real-Time Data And Financial Information To Deliver A Compelling Teaching Environment And World Class Research Capabilities

Date 03/10/2017

Thomson Reuters has partnered with the University of Western Australia (UWA) as key technology provider for the newly launched Rosemarie Nathanson Financial Markets Trading Room which will provide students and researchers with industry leading access to financial markets.

World Investor Week: ASIC's MoneySmart Golden Rules To Investing

Date 03/10/2017

To mark World Investor Week (2 – 8 October 2017), ASIC is reminding investors to work out their financial goals and develop an investment plan before committing to an investment.

FINRA Promotes World Investor Week 2017 - Securities Regulators Around The World Are Shining A Spotlight On Investor Education And Protection

Date 03/10/2017

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced its participation in the first World Investor Week, Oct. 2-8, to increase awareness of investor education and protection tools and information.

OneChicago Announces Trading Volume For September 2017

Date 02/10/2017

OneChicago, LLC (OCX), a securities finance exchange, today announced its September 2017 volume of 1,438,755, an increase of 34% year-over-year. OneChicago is a CFTC and SEC regulated exchange offering Single Stock Futures (SSF), a Delta One product, on approximately 1,800 equities, including ADRs and ETFs.