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Clearstream’s Monthly Report

Date 13/09/2016

• Successful TARGET2-Securities wave three migration
• Clearstream prepares for its migration in February 2017

Industry Veteran Peter Moss Named CEO Of The SmartStream Reference Data Utility

Date 13/09/2016

SmartStream Technologies, the Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM) specialist, today announced with immediate effect the appointment of Peter Moss as CEO of The SmartStream Reference Data Utility (RDU).

NSD Approves Its Valuation Center’s Expert Council Composition And Documents

Date 13/09/2016

National Settlement Depository (NSD), Russia’s central securities depository, has approved a series of regulations governing the operations of its Valuation Center, including the Regulations on NSD’s Valuation Center and the Regulations on the Expert Council of NSD’s Valuation Center.

‘Big Four’ US Bank Chooses Axiomsl’s Financial And Statistical Reporting Solutions In Belgium

Date 13/09/2016

AxiomSL, the leading global provider of regulatory reporting and risk management solutions, announced today that a US bank branch in Belgium has selected AxiomSL’s central bank reporting solution as part of a wider project rollout across Europe..

BlackRock Canada Intends To Switch The Listing Venue Of Certain iShares Funds From The TSX To NEO - NEO Exchange Prepares To Welcome 12 iShares ETF Listings

Date 13/09/2016

Aequitas NEO Exchange Inc. (“NEO Exchange” or “NEO”), Canada’s newest stock exchange, is pleased to announce that BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”) has announced its intention to move the listing venue for certain iShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to NEO.  This decision marks the first time a Canadian ETF provider has switched listings from the TSX to an alternative exchange. 

Transatlantic Latency Slashed For Quincy Extreme Data Service - Lowest Latency For Transatlantic Market Data Service

Date 13/09/2016

McKay Brothers International (MBI) has reduced transatlantic latency on its Quincy Extreme Data (QED) service to the lowest available for financial market data services. QED’s new transatlantic fiber capability combined with McKay’s extremely low latency microwave on land in the US and across Europe sets a new speed benchmark for market data services. The improvement in transatlantic latency extends a long history of upgrades. 

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 13/09/2016

Please be advised that pursuant to Exchange Rule 617(d) and HKCC Rule 402, the Exchange and the Clearing House have determined that with effect from the commencement of trading on Thursday, 15 September 2016, the margin levels of the following Futures Contracts shall be as follows:

New Fees Of The Moscow Exchange Derivatives Market

Date 13/09/2016

At its meeting on 9 September, the Supervisory Board adopted new tariffs for the Moscow Exchange Derivatives Market on the back of a new billing concept. The tariffs were agreed with the MOEX Derivatives Market Committee in August. 

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Solicits Opinions From The Public On The Guidelines For Structured Fund Business Management (Exposure Draft)

Date 13/09/2016

In order to regulate the eligibility management of investors in structured fund market and actually protect investors’ legal rights and interest, Shenzhen Stock Exchange (‘SZSE’) recently promulgated the Guidelines of SZSE for Structured Fund Business Management (Exposure Draft) (hereinafter referred to as ‘The Guidelines’) and solicited opinions from the public. According to the philosophy of “partial obligations undertaken by the seller and total risk born by the buyer”, The Guidelines clearly defines the eligibility arrangement for investors in structured fund secondary market, such as related requirements for investors to sign the Risk Revealment Statement for Investment in Structured Fund, and risk warning arrangement for fund managers and securities companies.

Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Trading And Rules Under The Next Generation System From September 20, 2016

Date 13/09/2016

TOCOM next generation trading system is slated to go live on Tuesday, September 20, 2016.