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Intercontinental Exchange Announces Sale Of Trayport To TMX Group In Exchange For £350MM Cash And NGX And Shorcan Energy

Date 27/10/2017

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, announced it has agreed to sell Trayport to TMX Group Limited (TMX Group) in exchange for certain TMX Group assets and cash of £350 million. In addition to cash, ICE will receive NGX and Shorcan Energy Brokers Inc. upon the completion of the transaction. In connection with the execution of the Agreements, ICE and TMX Group have also entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding agreeing to explore in the future further avenues for possible collaboration.

TMX Group Announces Agreement With Intercontinental Exchange To Acquire Trayport And Sell NGX - Canada's Premier Exchange Group Moves To Accelerate Growth As A Global Data And Analytics Solutions Provider With Planned Addition Of European Pre-Trade Energy Platform, And Announces Analyst Conference Call To Discuss

Date 27/10/2017

TMX Group Limited (TMX Group) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire London-based Trayport Holdings Limited, and its U.S.-based affiliate, Trayport Inc. (collectively, Trayport), a world-leading provider of pre-trade energy solutions for traders, brokers and exchanges from Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) for £550 million / C$931 million[1] in total consideration, including £350 million / C$592 million in cash. In conjunction with the proposed acquisition of Trayport, TMX Group has agreed to sell Natural Gas Exchange Inc. (NGX) and Shorcan Energy Brokers Inc. (Shorcan Energy) to ICE, valued at a combined £200 million / C$339 million. The sale of these assets was an important component of TMX Group's successful bid, which is part of the total consideration for the acquisition of Trayport.

EEX And Powernext Non-MTF Markets To Be Transferred Into OTFs In Line With MiFID II

Date 27/10/2017

With the entry into force of MiFID II on 3rd January 2018, EEX and Powernext will transfer their Non-MTF offering for power and natural gas into Organised Trading Facilities (OTFs). The implementation is subject to approval by the respective competent authorities. The existing regulated markets of the exchanges remain unchanged.

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Trading Report - 27 October, 2017

Date 27/10/2017

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HKEX Changes Of Designated Securities For Short Selling

Date 27/10/2017

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), announces that with effect from 3 November 2017 (Friday), 32 additional securities will be eligible for short selling and 30 existing designated securities will be removed from the list.  The total number of designated securities for short selling will be 915 after the revision.

Cyprus Stock Exchange Monthly Bulletin September  2017

Date 27/10/2017

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The MSCI Nigeria Indexes To Remain In The MSCI Frontier Markets Indexes

Date 27/10/2017

MSCI announced yesterday its decision to retain the MSCI Nigeria Indexes in the MSCI Frontier Markets Indexes. The market will be removed from the review list for potential reclassification to Standalone status.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission And Hong Kong Monetary Authority Address Hacking Risks Associated With Internet Trading

Date 27/10/2017

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recognise the need for effective cybersecurity management as cyber risk poses an increasingly significant threat to the integrity, efficiency and soundness of financial markets worldwide. Over the past few years, the SFC and the HKMA have provided a range of guidance on cybersecurity to the intermediaries they regulate.

John Horkan Appointed LCH Group Chief Operating Officer

Date 27/10/2017

• Responsibilities include the development and execution of LCH’s integrated global strategy
• John will remain as LCH Head of North America

Happy Birthday Solactive! The German Index Engineer Turns Ten

Date 27/10/2017

This month, Solactive AG celebrates its ten-year anniversary. Solactive was founded in 2007 with the goal of proposing a model focused on efficiency and flexibility, and thus improve customers’ indexing experience. This unique business model has allowed the company to distinguish itself from competitors and gain market share in an industry that has traditionally been dominated by a few established players.