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ESMA Issues Clarifications On The Clearing Obligation And Trading Obligation For Pension Scheme Arrangements

Date 08/08/2018

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today an updated statement on the clearing obligation and trading obligation for pension scheme arrangements (PSAs), with the objective to avoid, to the extent possible, disruption to certain PSAs who may face potential challenges clearing their OTC derivative contracts and trading them on trading venues on 17 August 2018, when the current, and final, exemption from the clearing obligation under EMIR expires.  

List Trading Goes Live On MTS BondsPro All-To-All Order Book

Date 08/08/2018

• Highly efficient workflow tool enables simultaneous execution of multiple trades
• Further enhances flexible choice of execution methods on platform
• Trading activity on the platform doubles over last year

SGX Reports Market Statistics For July 2018

Date 08/08/2018

• 4 lPOs in July raised S$143.3 million, highest number of listings in a month in 2018.
• Forward Freight Derivatives volume triples year-on-year to 99,098 as clearing market share rises to over 60%.

Tehran Stock Exchange Weekly Market Review From 4 August 2018 To 8 August 2018

Date 08/08/2018

Click here to download Tehran Stock Exchange's weekly market review.

The Saudi Stock Exchange (TADAWUL) Announces The Approval Of The Trading And Membership Rules And Procedures

Date 08/08/2018

In reference to the public consultation draft of the Trading and Membership Rules announced by the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) on 4/2/1439H Corresponding to 24/10/2017, the exchange (Tadawul) reviewed the comments and feedback received and applied the necessary amendments. The exchange (Tadawul) announces that the Board of the Capital Market Authority (“CMA”) has issued its Resolution Number (1-82-2018) Dated (17/11/1439H) Corresponding to (30/7/2018G) regarding the approval of the Exchange Rules below:

1.    Trading and Membership Rules. 
2.    Trading and Membership procedures. 
3.    Additional Definitions to be added to the Exchange Glossary.

ITG Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results - Announces Charge For Potential SEC Settlement Regarding U.S. POSIT Operational Features And Data Access

Date 08/08/2018

ITG (NYSE: ITG), a leading independent agency broker and financial technology provider, today reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018.

The Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority Approves The Instructions On The Price Stabilisation Mechanism For Initial Public Offerings

Date 08/08/2018

The Board of the Capital Market Authority ("CMA") issued its resolution to approve the Instructions on the Price Stabilisation Mechanism for Initial Public Offerings (“Instructions”) to be effective from its publication date. The draft Instructions on the Price Stabilisation Mechanism for Initial Public Offerings was made available earlier for public consultation on the CMA’s official website for a period of 30 calendar days.

BIST Venture Capital Fund Awaits Fund Seeking Firm Applications

Date 08/08/2018

The BIST Venture Capital Investment Fund, which has a size of TL 20 million, has been established to make direct capital investments to SMEs and early-stage ventures with a focus on exports, technology and innovation. The fund is looking for fin-tech, information and communication technologies, internet of things, health-tech, artificial intelligence, machine learning, food and agriculture technologies and other initiatives that present technology solutions.

ITG Releases July 2018 U.S. Trading Volumes And Provides International Trading Commission Update

Date 08/08/2018

ITG (NYSE: ITG), a leading independent broker and financial technology provider, today announced that July 2018 U.S. trading volume was 2.7 billion shares and average daily volume (ADV) was 127 million shares, compared to 3.3 billion shares and ADV of 157 million shares in June 2018 and 2.6 billion shares and ADV of 129 million shares in July 2017. There were 21 trading days in both July 2018 and June 2018and 20 trading days in July 2017.

HKEX: Forfeiture Of Unclaimed Interim Dividend For 2012

Date 08/08/2018

Pursuant to the Articles of Association of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEX”), the unclaimed interim dividend for 2012 will be forfeited and will revert to HKEX on 21 September 2018. 

As provided in HKEX’s Articles of Association, any dividend unclaimed after a period of six years from the date for payment of such dividend shall be forfeited and shall revert to HKEX.  Accordingly, HKEX’s interim dividend for 2012 of HK$1.85 per share, payable on  21 September 2012 and remaining unclaimed on 21 September 2018, will be forfeited and will revert to HKEX.