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Dubai Financial Services Authority Launches Crowdfunding Framework

Date 01/08/2017

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has today launched its regulatory framework for loan and investment-based crowdfunding platforms, the first such framework in the GCC countries. The regime forms part of the DFSA’s regulatory roadmap to create an innovation-friendly ecosystem, in line with the UAE Government’s National Innovation Strategy.

London Stock Exchange Group Plc - Total Voting Rights

Date 01/08/2017

The following notification is made in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

BME: Trading Volume On The Spanish Stock Market Rose 4.2% Year-On-Year In July To €52.2 Billion

Date 01/08/2017

• Trading volume in the first seven months of the year amounted to €417.1 billion
• The number of trades in July was 4.8 million, up 9% from last year's figure
• Trading in Financial Derivatives in July rose by 20% from the same month last year
• New admissions on MARF in July totalled €598 million, up 146% year-on-year

CME Group Inc. Reports Strong Second-Quarter 2017 Financial Results - Average Daily Volume Rose 9 Percent To 16.5 Million Contracts, Including Records In Energy And Metals

Date 01/08/2017

CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today reported revenue of $925 million and operating income of $606 million for the second quarter of 2017.  Net income was $416 million and diluted earnings per share were $1.22.  On an adjusted basis, net income was a record $419 million and diluted earnings per share were a record $1.23.  Financial results presented on an adjusted basis for the second quarters of 2017 and 2016 exclude certain items, which are detailed in the reconciliation of non-GAAP results.

Thomson Reuters Reports Second-Quarter 2017 Results

Date 01/08/2017

Thomson Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017. Based on its first-half results, the company raised its full-year 2017 outlook for several metrics, as reflected on page 5.

DGCX Sees Single Stock Futures Grow While Enhancing Its Position In The UAE Amongst National Entities

Date 01/08/2017

The month of July proved to be an eventful one for DGCX, the largest and the most diversified derivatives bourse in the region, as it inked pacts for greater collaboration with two leading Abu Dhabi based entities – the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The Exchange’s recent regulatory recognition and ties with the prominent National entities not only corroborates its unique range of trading and clearing capabilities but also marks a step towards DGCX strengthening its presence in the UAE and wider regional financial markets.

SGX Welcomes I-Access As Derivatives Trading Member

Date 01/08/2017

Singapore Exchange (SGX) today welcomed Hong Kong-based I-Access Investors Limited as a Trading Member of its derivatives market.

ACER And ENTSOG Upgrade The Functionality Platform To Support The Implementation Of Gas Network Codes

Date 01/08/2017

From today, the functionality platform launched by ACER and ENTSOG last year to gather potential implementation issues with the gas network codes, allows more stakeholders to provide feedback on a wider range of topics.

HKEX Chief Executive Charles Li: Latest Charles Li Direct: Position Hong Kong For The Future – Questions And Thoughts

Date 01/08/2017

With the New Board consultation underway, HKEX Chief Executive Charles Li addresses some questions about Hong Kong’s competitiveness and how we can build a market that attracts a diversity of companies, injects new energy into our market, and positions the city for future growth. He also seeks thought leadership from the market, adding there are costs to taking action and costs to taking no action.

Rabobank And TD Securities Join Neptune As 23rd And 24th Dealers

Date 01/08/2017

Neptune, the Fixed Income network for real-time “axe” indications, today announced the addition of Rabobank (“Rabo”) and TD Securities “TD” to its network and board. Rabo and TD become the 23rd and 24th participating banks on the network.