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"Expect The Unexpected" - Cyber Security - 2017 And Beyond - Speech By Nausicaa Delfas, Executive Director At The FCA, Delivered At The Financial Information Security Network

Date 24/04/2017

Key points:

• The threat landscape is ever evolving - including the emergence of the “internet of things” being exploited to conduct DDOS attacks through SMART TVs and fridges.
• Rather than treading over old ground, it’s time to step forward to address the ever widening gap between criminal capability and intent, and our capability to defend ourselves.
• To manage these threats we need to move the dialogue on:
  
  • getting the basics right could prevent 85% of breaches
  • moving to a secure culture – take staff on a journey to change their mindsets
  • measuring that culture
  • use other drivers beyond the boardroom, such as institutional investors
  • sharing information
  • building capability

Aquis Exchange Adds Austrian Blue-Chips - Expansion Brings Number Of Markets Covered To 14

Date 24/04/2017

Aquis Exchange, the pan-European equities exchange and software  developer, is to begin trading Austrian blue-chip stocks. The expansion of the Aquis Exchange trading universe by the addition of the 10 largest, most liquid, Austrian stocks will take place on Tuesday, 25th April 2017 and brings the total number of markets covered by the exchange to 14.

Deutsche Börse Wins Four Global ETF Awards - Awarded For The Largest Number Of ETFs, Biggest Turnover, Most Proactive European ETF Exchange And Most Innovative Index Provider

Date 24/04/2017

Deutsche Börse won four awards at this year's Annual Global ETF Awards in New York, receiving awards for the "Most proactive ETF exchange in Europe", "Exchange with the largest number of primary listed ETFs in Europe", "Largest exchange for ETFs by dollar turnover in Europe" and „Most innovative ETF index provider in Europe“ for its STOXX indices.

Aquis Technologies Ties Up With LiquidMetrix To Offer Analytics - Aquis Surveillance Customers Gain Access To LiquidMetrix TCA

Date 24/04/2017

Aquis Technologies, the software development arm of Aquis Exchange*, has entered into a partnership with Strategic Insight (SI) to supply users of Aquis Market Surveillance (AMS) with SI’s LiquidMetrix, the industry-leading solution for transaction cost analysis (TCA).

Shenzhen Stock Exchange And Norinco Group Hold Special Training Events

Date 24/04/2017

Recently, Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) joined hands with China North Industries Group Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Norinco Group”) and held two rounds of special training on capital operation and “Going inside SZSE” events. A total of more than 70 trainees from the Reform and Asset Management Department, HR Department and over 40 subordinate units of Norinco Group participated in the training events.

Trafigura PTE Ltd Chooses AxiomSL As Its Global Trade And Transaction Reporting Provider

Date 24/04/2017

AxiomSL, the global provider of regulatory reporting and risk management solutions announced today that Trafigura PTE Ltd, a leading commodity trading firm, will begin using AxiomSL’s platform for its global trade and transaction reporting. Trafigura has offices in thirty-six countries on six continents and has built world-class business by advancing trade – reliably, efficiently and responsibly.

State Street Comments On The French General Election Results

Date 24/04/2017

In reaction to the French General Election first round results, Timothy Graf, head of macro strategy EMEA, for State Street Global Markets, and Bill Street, head of investments for EMEA at State Street Global Advisors, offer their views:

Timothy Graf, head of macro strategy EMEA, for State Street Global Markets commented:"With Macron heavily favoured in head-to-head polling against Le Pen, it seems most likely that the negative market scenarios – priced in over recent weeks – will recede between now and the run-off. As volatility subsides, spreads between French and German yields should narrow and we look for the euro to build on its recent stability against the dollar.”

Tikehau Capital Appoints Peter Cirenza As Head Of Its London Operations To Broaden Its Global Leadership Team

Date 24/04/2017

Tikehau Capital, a leading pan-European listed alternative asset management and investment firm today announced the appointment of Peter Cirenza as Head of its London operations, effective 24 April 2017.

Itiviti Introduces Certification Solution For FIX Order Flows To Ensure Timely MiFID II Compliance

Date 24/04/2017

• New Itiviti MiFID II Certification Solution facilitates testing of FIX order flow and re-certification.
• Delivered as a deployed solution or as a managed service integrated with existing test facilities.
• MiFID II compliance requires changes to nearly all FIX order flows.

Plato Partnership And LiquidMetrix Research To Co-Operate To Assess Block Trade Performance

Date 24/04/2017

Plato Partnership Limited (“Plato Partnership”), a not-for-profit company bringing creative solutions and efficiencies to today’s equity marketplace, today announces its intention to enter into a cooperation agreement with LiquidMetrix, the best execution specialists and an operating division of Strategic Insight (SI).  Under this new partnership, the two companies will research, design and implement a stronger methodology for assessing block trade performance