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Moscow Exchange Introduces New Index Calculation Methodology

Date 11/11/2017

On 10 November 2017 the Central Bank of the Russian Federation registered a revised methodology for the calculation of Moscow Exchange’s indices. The new methodology increases liquidity requirements for component stocks and allows for a variable number of stocks to be included in the indices.

B3 Announces Results For Third-Quarter 2017

Date 10/11/2017

Highlights of 3Q17:

• Total revenue rises 20% year over year
• Revenue grows in all of B3’s business segments
• BM&F, BOVESPA, CETIP UFIN Segments and Other Revenues enjoy double-digit growth
• Adjusted expenses rise only 2%
• Non-recurring expenses relating to merger fall to R$34m from R$100m in 2Q17
• Recurring EBITDA reaches R$668m, up 10.6% year over year
• Net income affected by fall in financial result; debt reduction will have positive impact in coming quarters

FIA Reaction To Planned Phase Out Of Chinese Ownership Restrictions

Date 10/11/2017

FIA today released a statement from Walt Lukken, president and chief executive officer of FIA, regarding an announcement by the China State Council that the ownership restrictions on certain segments of the financial services industry will be phased out over the next several years.

"FIA welcomes China’s decision to ease restrictions on foreign ownership of securities brokers and futures companies, which will enable many institutions to engage more directly in China’s expanding markets. As more foreign firms offer their services in China, this will expand the range of options that Chinese investors and hedgers can use to access Chinese futures markets and will contribute to the development of China's financial sector."

Cboe Welcomes Eight New OppenheimerFunds ETFs To ETF Marketplace

Date 10/11/2017

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE | Nasdaq: CBOE), one of the world’s largest exchange holding companies, today welcomed eight new OppenheimerFunds ETFs to the Cboe ETF Marketplace.

Evolving Regulatory Environment For CCPs – The Perspective Of A Central Bank - Speaking Points By Yves Mersch, Member Of The Executive Board Of The ECB, Cumberland Lodge Financial Services Summit, Cumberland Lodge, Windsor, Great Park, 10 November 2017

Date 10/11/2017

Introduction

I am delighted to return to this year’s Summit.

I spoke last year about the systemic importance of central counterparties, and their importance, in particular for monetary policy transmission. I spoke about how the growth of these infrastructures means that the existing regulatory framework will need to be enhanced, to address the increasing risks posed by CCPs.

European Commission: Speech By Michel Barnier Following The Sixth Round Of Article 50 Negotiations With The United Kingdom, Brussels, 10 November 2017

Date 10/11/2017

Ladies and gentlemen,

Thank you for the interest you show in this negotiation.

Do not expect from us today, at this stage, announcements or decisions.

The discussions over the past days – in between the two European Councils – are a moment of deepening, clarification and technical work.

FSB RCG For Europe Discusses Regional Financial Developments, Experiences With Banking Supervision And Macroprudential Practices

Date 10/11/2017

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group (RCG) for Europe met in Basel today.

Dr Daniele Bianchi, Warwick Business School's Assistant Professor Of Finance Comments On China Opening Its Finance Sector To More Foreign Ownership

Date 10/11/2017

Commenting on China opening its finance sector to more foreign ownership, Dr Daniele Bianchi, Warwick Business School's Assistant Professor of Finance, said: "This is a step in the right direction to boost China's global position as a financial hub. Indeed, although representing the second largest economy and a global superpower, Chinese financial markets are of moderate size and are characterised by massive state intervention which, so far at least, has prevented foreign asset managers to have full control of their own ventures.

S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces S&P GSCI Composition For 2018

Date 10/11/2017

S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced the composition and weights of the S&P GSCI for 2018. The S&P GSCI is a world production-weighted commodity index which, in 2018, will be composed of 24 exchange-traded futures contracts on physical commodities across five sectors including: energy, industrial metals, precious metals, agricultural and livestock.

Power Exchanges Reinforce Grid Reliability And Can Bring Back Innovation With Healthier Competition - EPEX SPOT Hosts Global APEx Annual Conference In Brussels

Date 10/11/2017

From 24 to 26 October 2017, the Association of Power Exchanges APEx held its 22nd annual conference, gathering actors of the energy industry from around the world to discuss trends and challenges in global power markets. APEx is an international organisation uniting Power Exchanges from around the world, with 50 member organisations acting globally. During several panel discussions 135 participants from 30 nations were able to debate topics such as risk management in markets and operations, energy market integrations in Europe, the Americas, the Middle-East and Asia, as well as the impact of renewables, digitalisation and market governance. The event was hosted by the European Power Exchange EPEX SPOT and took place in Brussels, Belgium. The first day of the three-day conference was organised in cooperation with GO15. Founded in 2004, GO15 is a voluntary initiative of the world’s 18 largest Power Grid Operators representing together more than 70% of the world’s electricity demand.