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Eurex Launches New FI Hedging Tools

Date 16/11/2017

Following the introduction of corporate bond futures, Eurex – a part of Deutsche Börse Group – once again acts as first mover in the fixed income derivatives markets. To further support the financial industry in hedging their portfolios, Europe’s leading derivatives exchange launches options on fixed income ETFs. 

Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority: Listed Companies To Be Exempted From Disclosing Initial Financial Statements For Fourth Quarter To Apply Best International Standards

Date 16/11/2017

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) points out that its decision announced by the CMA Board to exempt listed companies from disclosing financial statements for the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year is part of CMA's ongoing efforts to develop the financial market in the Kingdom. It also stems from CMA's keenness to keep up with continuous changes in global markets, as well as applying best international standards and practices, taking into account the transition to  the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

FCA Slow To Grasp Implications Of Approved Persons Register Abolition - And Complacent On Updating Training And Competence Rules, Says CISI

Date 16/11/2017

The CISI has reiterated its concerns around the abolition of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Approved Person’s Register, and the impact to the consumer, in its latest response to an FCA consultation.

Luxembourg Green Exchange - COP23 Expert Discussion: The Future Of Impact And Use Of Proceeds Reporting

Date 16/11/2017

• Disclosure pressure is a good sign
• The challenge is to prevent disclosure requirements from becoming unnecessarily cumbersome

Metamako’s APAC Presence Gets Major Boost With Chinese Certification Of Its Low-Latency Network Devices

Date 16/11/2017

Metamako, the leading provider of ultra-low latency, FPGA-enabled network platforms, today announced the completion and award of its China Compulsory Certification (CCC). This marks a significant milestone for fast-growing Metamako, as it now allows the company to deliver on its aggressive strategy of expansion in Asia.

RegTek.Solutions Recognized As A Leading industry Provider By FinTech Global

Date 16/11/2017

RegTek.Solutions, the market-leading control and compliance software provider for global trade and transaction reporting, is pleased to announce the company’s inclusion in the latest edition of the RegTech100, known as the directory of the ‘world’s most innovative providers of technology solutions that address the challenges and opportunities of dealing with regulatory issues’. The directory is researched and produced by FinTech.Global, a market leader in the FinTech and RegTech industries, providing specialist research and analysis for investors, advisors, innovative companies and financial institutions.

NEX Optimisation’s triCalculate Adds KVA Analytics For Pricing Derivatives Trades

Date 16/11/2017

NEX Optimisation, which helps clients reduce complexity and optimise resources across the transaction lifecycle, announces today that it has introduced capital valuation adjustment (KVA) analytics to its triCalculate XVA (Valuation Adjustment) service. KVA calculations determine the lifetime costs of capital as part of the pricing of an OTC derivative.

African Securities Exchanges Association 2016 Annual Report And Financial Statements

Date 16/11/2017

The African Securities Exchanges Association (“ASEA” or “the Association”) is the premier Association of exchanges in Africa, which was founded with the aim of developing Member Exchanges and providing a platform for networking. The Association has a full membership of 27 vibrant Exchanges – serving 32 economies in Africa.

Landmark Partnership To Level Up Skills For Singaporeans To Seize FinTech Jobs - Financial Sector, Local Universities And Government Collaborate To Accelerate Career Development Of FinTech Professionals

Date 16/11/2017

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), together with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), six local universities, and five financial associations1, today sealed a landmark Memorandum of Intent (MOI) for the TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) FinTech Collective, to jointly develop industry-ready professionals in meeting the strong demands of emerging infocomm technology (ICT) skills. The TeSA FinTech Collective was first announced by Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) and Second Minister for Defence, at the Singapore FinTech Festival welcome dinner on 13 November 2017.

Accounting And Auditing Seminar Held By Shenzhen Stock Exchange, CSRC Shenzhen And SZICPA

Date 16/11/2017

The 2017 Accounting and Auditing Seminar was held by Shenzhen Stock Exchange (“SZSE”), Shenzhen Regulatory Bureau of China Securities and Regulatory Commission (“CSRC Shenzhen”), and Shenzhen Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“SZICPA”) recently, attracting over 130 participants from SZSE, CSRC Shenzhen, SZICPA, and accounting firms with qualifications to participate in securities business.