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Eurex Clearing Successfully Passes EU-Wide Stress Test

Date 02/02/2018

Eurex Clearing has successfully passed the second EU-wide stress test conducted by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). Objective of this exercise is an assessment of central counterparties’ resilience in stressed market conditions. “The stress test is an important contribution to ensuring financial stability in Europe, given the important role of central counterparties“, says Thomas Laux, Chief Risk Officer at Eurex Clearing.

FTSE Russell Launches FTSE Women On Boards Leadership Index Series

Date 02/02/2018

• Index series designed to integrate leadership in gender diversity and social impact into a broad market benchmark
• Reflects desire from investors to engage businesses on improving their gender diversity
• Factor-based approach increases exposure to companies demonstrating diversity leadership

CME Group Reached Average Daily Volume Of 19 Million Contracts In January 2018, Up 18 Percent From January 2017

Date 02/02/2018

• Second-highest monthly average daily volume ever
• Record monthly average daily volume in Options, Metals and Energy
• Record daily open interest for Eurodollar futures surpassed 15 million

Japan's Financial Services Agency: The Fourth Meeting Of The "Study Group On The Financial System" Under The Financial System Council

Date 02/02/2018

The "Study Group on the Financial System" under the Financial System Council will hold its fourth meeting on February 9th , 2018 as follows.

1. Date: Friday, February 9th, 2018, 13:00 - 15:30
2. Conference room: Common Special Conference Room No.1, 13th floor, Common Government Office No.7
3. Agenda: Explanation by conference arrangement office,  free discussion etc.

HKEX: Exchange Publishes Guidance Letters On Pricing Flexibility For IPOs And Placing Tranche Reallocation In IPOs

Date 02/02/2018

• Listing applicants can use pricing flexibility mechanism to set price of shares in an IPO
• Listing applicants can move shares from placing to public subscription tranche under certain conditions other than those in the practice note that has the clawback mechanism

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Trading Report - 2 February, 2018

Date 02/02/2018

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exchange's weekly trading report.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Seeks Feedback On Non-Workplace Pensions

Date 02/02/2018

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published a Discussion Paper to gather views on the market for non-workplace pensions.

Russia's National Settlement Depository Sums Up 2017 Results

Date 02/02/2018

• The value of securities under custody reached RUB 39.4 trillion;
• The value of OFZ balances in foreign nominee accounts increased 49% YoY and reached RUB 2.2 trillion;
• NSD conducted the first transaction using the blockchain platform in Russia and settled commercial bonds;
• The number of corporate actions related to Russian securities rose 6% and amounted to 15,812. Of them 4,067 shareholder meetings were initiated using the electronic voting technology;
• The number of corporate actions involving foreign securities grew 84% and reached 14,650;
• The volume of settlements held via NSD’s settlement and payment system grew 10% and amounted to RUB 389.8 trillion;
• NSD’s Valuation Center received the Bank of Russia’s accreditation. 

Boerse Stuttgart Generates Turnover In Excess Of EUR 7.5 Billion In January - Significant Increase In Turnover Across All Asset Classes

Date 02/02/2018

According to its order book statistics, Boerse Stuttgart generated turnover in excess of EUR 7.5 billion in January 2018. The trading volume was around 24 percent higher than in the previous month.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Main Board Achieves Steady Progress In 2017, With Blue Chips Recording Strong Growth

Date 02/02/2018

As of January 31, 2018, 298 companies out of the 476 listed on the SZSE main board have made their 2017 performance forecasts. Among the 298 companies, more than 60% estimate growth and nearly a half foresee significant increases. The 298 listed companies forecast the net profit of RMB151.117-170.701 billion attributable to equity shareholders (hereinafter “net profit”), achieving average net profit of RMB507-573 million, year-on-year growth of 126% to 198%, representing a significant hike compared with the previous year. 195 companies, 65% of the 298 units, estimate year-on-year growth. Among them, 136 entities predict to achieve performance rise of over 50%, accounting for nearly a half of the companies having made performance forecasts. In addition, 42 companies estimate performance turnarounds and 39 companies losses, with the number of companies recording losses decreased to some extent.