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EBA: Consultation On RTS And ITS On The Authorisation Of Credit Institutions

Date 08/11/2016

he European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a consultation on (i) regulatory technical standards (RTS) on the information to be provided to Competent Authorities for the authorisation of credit institutions and (ii) implementing technical standards (ITS) on the templates and procedures for the provision of such information. These standards aim at harmonising the information requirements in the authorisation process across the EU, thus facilitating the application process and ensuring a level playing field. The consultation runs until 8 February 2017.

Bursa Malaysia Seeks Public Feedback On Rule Framework For The (New) Market For SMEs

Date 08/11/2016

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) has today released a second consultation paper for its proposed (New) Market on Bursa Malaysia which aims to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) greater access to the capital market. The second public consultation paper on the proposed rule framework for the proposed (new) market follows from the Exchange’s first public consultation paper on the business model for the (New) Market, which was issued in September 2016.

ESMA Seeking Financial Innovation Experts For Stakeholder Panel

Date 08/11/2016

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today a call for candidates in order to renew the composition of its Consultative Working Group (CWG) which advises ESMA’s Financial Innovation Standing Committee (FISC). CWG members are selected for a renewable term of two years for the period January 2017 to December 2018.

FTSE Russell And State Bank Of India Partner To Create Indian Bond Index Series

Date 08/11/2016

• FTSE-SBI India Bonds Index Series to be launched in 2017
• Will provide investors with tools to analyse India’s domestic corporate bond market       

Nasdaq Wins 'Best Buy-side Market Surveillance Provider'

Date 08/11/2016

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ), the world's leading provider of market technology, was selected as 'Best Buy-side Market Surveillance Provider' in the 10th Annual Buy-Side Technology Awards in London. This is the first win for Nasdaq’s SMARTS Trade Surveillance product within the buy-side audience. SMARTS Trade Surveillance is currently used by more than 120 market participants across 139 global markets and across all asset classes.

Intercontinental Exchange Appoints Jonathan Reeve As Global Head Of Connectivity And Consolidated Feed Businesses

Date 08/11/2016

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, today announced that Jonathan Reeve has been appointed Global Head of ICE Data Services’ Connectivity and Consolidated Feed businesses. Reeve will report to Lynn Martin, President and Chief Operating Officer of ICE Data Services, and will be responsible for strategic oversight and day-to-day management of ICE’s Secure Financial Transaction Infrastructure (SFTI), colocation and Consolidated Feed businesses.

With Block Trading On The Rise, Alternative Trading Systems Must Compete To Gain And Sustain Liquidity, Says TABB Group - Exclusive Research Analyses Inaugural Release Of New Block Data From The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority

Date 08/11/2016

At the beginning of October 2016, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) began its monthly initiative releasing new data on block liquidity in alternative trading systems (ATSs). TABB Group’s latest report, “Blocks in the Dark: Trading in Size on ATSs,” highlights the takeaways from this new source of block data and puts it in context in light of historical TABB-reported ATS block liquidity, industry trade size and off-exchange market share.

Xignite To License Its AWS-Based Market Data Cloud Platform To Exchanges And Data Vendors - Solution Challenges Legacy Market Data Distribution Models With Move To Public Cloud

Date 08/11/2016

Xignite, Inc., the leading provider of cloud-based financial data Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) announced today the ability to license the company’s Market Data Cloud platform.

TSX Company Services And Solium Announce Strategic Alliance

Date 08/11/2016

• Market open ceremony marks new agreement to provide cloud-based corporate solutions to public and private companies

SGX Reports Market Statistics For October 2016

Date 08/11/2016

Securities

• Total Securities market turnover value was at S$19.6 billion, down 5% month-on-month and down 15% year-on-year, over 21 trading days. There were 21 trading days in September 2016 and 22 in October 2015.