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Rival Systems Integrates With Lime Brokerage’s Low Latency Execution Gateways To Provide Clients With Broad Equity Market Access

Date 03/05/2017

Rival Systems (Rival), an award-winning provider of trading and risk management software, and Lime Brokerage (Lime), a Wedbush Company, today announced an integrated solution combining Rival’s front-end trading and algorithmic strategy development software with Lime’s low latency execution services. The new offering, available immediately, enables Rival’s clients to access all U.S. equity markets and a wide range of dark pools via Lime’s exchange gateways and extensive equity memberships.  The integrated solution further enhances Rival’s capability to provide clients with a comprehensive platform for trading futures, equities and options.

Intercontinental Exchange Reports First Quarter 2017 GAAP Diluted EPS Of $0.84 On Revenues Of $1.2 Billion - Adjusted Diluted EPS Of $0.74

Date 03/05/2017

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), the leading global network of exchanges and clearing houses and provider of global data and listing services, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2017. For the quarter ended March 31, 2017, consolidated net income attributable to ICE was $502 million on $1.2 billion of consolidated revenues less transaction-based expenses. First quarter GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.84. On an adjusted basis, net income was $441 million in the first quarter, and diluted EPS were $0.74. Please refer to the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures included in the press release for more information on our adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS.

Disruptive Big Data Company Quantexa Begins European Expansion

Date 03/05/2017

Quantexa, the disruptive big data and analytics company backed by HSBC and Albion Ventures, has opened a new office in Brussels. Further offices in Sydney and New York are due to open within the next 12 months.

BME: The Trading Volume On The Spanish Stock Market Reached €69.7 Billion In April, Up 19.8% From March

Date 03/05/2017

• The best month in terms of trading volume in the last year
• The equity trading volume on the first four months of 2017 reached €229.6 billion
• The number of trades to the end of April totaled 17.1 million, of which 4.3 million correspond to April
• Trading in Financial Derivatives in April was up 11.6% from the same month the previous year
• New admissions on MARF in April reached €355 million, up 62% year-on-year

ESMA Statement To ECON Hearing On CRA Regulation

Date 03/05/2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) participated in a scrutiny hearing of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee at the European Parliament in Brussels this morning on the Credit Rating Agencies (CRA) Regulation.

ACER ENTSO: The Network Codes For The Energy Union - Joining Forces On Implementation

Date 03/05/2017

“Fairer prices and more choice for European energy consumers”, this is the goal of the energy liberalisation and market integration. Network codes, jointly developed by the European Commission, the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the European Network for Transmission System Operators for gas and electricity, (ENTSOG and ENTSO-E), with the key involvement of stakeholders, provide European answers on technical and market issues. By the end of 2017 they will all be adopted. It is time to look into achievements but also the implementation and monitoring challenges. A joint conference is organised in Brussels to celebrate this common achievement and to discuss the next steps.

New JSE-Listed AMI Big50 Ex-SA ETF Offers Pan-African Investment Opportunities - New ETF Offers Investments Across Multiple African Exchanges

Date 03/05/2017

On April 20, 2017 the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listed the Big50 Ex-SA ETF to give investors access to a new index that offers a diversified investment of 50 companies across the African continent, excluding South Africa, through 15 African stock exchanges. The ETF is offered by investment firm Cloud Atlas Investing, a Johannesburg based Collective Investment Scheme.

London Real Estate Exchange Limited (“IPSX Group”): Appointment Of Directors To IPSX UK Limited And Appointment Of Group CFO

Date 03/05/2017

IPSX Group today announces the appointment of Michael Higgins (non-executive Chairman) together with Imogen Joss and Alan Ramsay as non-executive directors of IPSX UK Limited (“IPSX UK”). 

Monthly Report: Eurex Product Array Sees Volume Boost Post French Poll

Date 03/05/2017

Global capital market relief at the result of the first round of the French election prompted rallies in equity markets around Europe, while fixed income markets also saw sharp corrections. The moves provided the primary driver for strong increases in volumes in some of Eurex’ newest derivative products, with volatility derivatives being the standout performer.

ACER Launched Three Calls For Expression Of Interest For The Establishment Of Reserve Lists

Date 03/05/2017

The Agency launched three calls for expression of interest for the establishment of a reserve list of Contract Staff for the following positions:

Policy Officer – NRA Coordinator
 
Market Officer - Electricity
 
IT Service Officer – Data Management