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ECB Monetary Policy Decisions

Date 09/03/2017

At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively. The Governing Council continues to expect the key ECB interest rates to remain at present or lower levels for an extended period of time, and well past the horizon of the net asset purchases.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Implementation Of Expanded Short Position Reporting

Date 09/03/2017

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) reminds market participants that with effect from 15 March 2017, reporting will be required for reportable short positions in all Designated Securities eligible for short selling specified by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Note 1). This follows the completion of a two-month pilot test of the Short Position Reporting Service.

Rosenthal Collins Group Names Hilton Sheng To Head New Structured Products Division

Date 09/03/2017

Rosenthal Collins Group LLC (RCG®), a leading independent futures clearing firm, announced today the appointment of Hilton T. Sheng to the new position of President, Structured Products Division.  Sheng, who joins RCG with more than 30 years of futures industry experience, will operate out of the New York office and build on the company’s newly established expertise in structured products.

London Stock Exchange Group Announces New International Securities Market

Date 09/03/2017

• Exchange-regulated MTF market for primary debt issuance, operating alongside London Stock Exchange plc’s other markets
• ISM targeted at institutional and professional investors from around the world
• Reinforces LSEG’s ongoing commitment to offer UK and global issuers access to a variety of listing options
• LSEG welcomes UK Government commitment to implement an exemption from withholding tax for interest on debt traded on a MTF

STOXX Monthly Index News: Trump’s Promises Still Move Global Markets

Date 09/03/2017

The rally in global equity markets has continued in February with key benchmarks inching closer to their record highs. Strong economic data around the world were improving the outlook for global growth. 

MTS Equips Customers For MiFID II Compliance Across European Trading Venues

Date 09/03/2017

• Fixed income platforms enhanced to comply with updated European rules
• Dedicated MiFID II portal launched on www.mtsmarkets.com
• Customers can benefit from LSEG and Boat Services TRADEcho OTC trade reporting service

Malta Stock Exchange Newsletter Q4 2016

Date 09/03/2017

Click here to download the 4th edition of the MSE Newsletter – this covers the period October to December 2016.

Symphony Financial Partners Appoints Goldman Veteran As New Head Of Business Development

Date 09/03/2017

Symphony Financial Partners (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. ("Symphony Financial Partners") today announced the appointment of industry veteran Hiroyuki Abe as Head of Business Development based in Tokyo. Hiroyuki brings with him 17 years of expertise, experience and an extensive network in Japan's capital markets.

Moscow Exchange Indices Monthly Review: February 2017

Date 09/03/2017

In February, Moscow Exchange"s Indices reflected the negative trend by the MICEX Index on the Russian stock market. The MICEX Index was down 8.19% to 2,035.77 (from 2,217.39 on 31 January), while the dollar-denominated RTS Index fell 5.56% to 1,099.46 (from 1,164.15).

UK's Payment Systems Regulator: 2017 Set To Be A Record Breaking Year For Access To Payment Systems

Date 09/03/2017

The UK will see more payment service providers, such as challenger banks, gain direct access to the interbank payments systems in 2017, according to a new report published today by the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR).