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Ayondo Group Launches Educational Mobile App “Ayondo Academy”

Date 12/08/2016

• FinTech and Social Trading Pioneer expands its mobile product range to attract a new client base via educational mobile applications
• First product created by the group’s recently established Mobile Lab based in Singapore

Japan's Financial Services Agency Publishes The Status Of Loans Held By All Banks As Of The End Of March 2016, Based On The Financial Reconstruction Act

Date 12/08/2016

1. Loans based on the Financial Reconstruction Act (FRA)

The total amount of loans held by all banks as of the end of March 2016, based on the definition in the FRA (Act No.132 of 1998), is 8.4 trillion yen. The figure decreased by 0.8 trillion yen from 9.1 trillion yen as of the end of March 2015.

Dubai Crude Oil Open Interest Renews All-Time High In Four Consecutive Days

Date 12/08/2016

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc. (TOCOM) announced today that the open interest for Dubai Crude Oil futures was 172,655 contracts. It is in the four consecutive days that the contract renews highest open interest since the launch on September 10, 2001.

Dalian Commodity Exchange: Bright Prospects For Steel Enterprises To Participate In Futures Market

Date 12/08/2016

Recently, jointly sponsored by China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) and Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), the “Forum on Futures Market Serving Iron and Steel Enterprises” was held in Dalian. The invited representatives of 11 iron and steel enterprises fully compared notes at the forum, carrying out discussions on the iron and steel enterprises’ understanding of the futures market, specific operational modes and other aspects and putting forward pertinent opinions and suggestions. After the discussions, the iron and steel enterprises further reached the consensus that the futures market should serve as the risk management center for the enterprises and adhere to the idea of integrating the operation of the futures with purchasing, selling and other aspects. At the forum the representatives also provided their suggestions in further urging the industrial clients to understand and participate in the development of the futures market.

Bats Announces Plans To Acquire Javelin Swap Execution Facility - Transaction Pending Regulatory Approval

Date 12/08/2016

Bats Global Markets, Inc. (Bats: BATS) has announced plans to acquire Javelin SEF, LLC (Javelin), a Swap Execution Facility (SEF).

SEC: Investment Adviser Boasted Phony Assets And Track Record, Stole From Client

Date 11/08/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against a San Francisco man and his investment advisory firm accused of pretending to manage millions of dollars in assets and then stealing money from the first client who invested with them based on their misrepresentations.

BM&FBOVESPA Announces Results For The Second Quarter Of 2016

Date 11/08/2016

• Top line growth driven by higher volumes in the derivatives segment and increased revenues not related to volumes traded
• Adjusted expenses grew 3.5% year-over-year, in line with the OPEX budget for the year
• 2Q16 results impacted by extraordinary items, mainly from total divestment from CME Group shares  and expenses related to the proposed business combination with Cetip

SEC Charges Stockbroker And Friend With Insider Trading

Date 11/08/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a stockbroker and his friend with participating in an insider trading scheme to profit in advance of two major announcements out of a pharmaceutical company. 

Broker-Dealer TradeZero Launches First 'Dark Pool' Exchange For Bitcoin

Date 11/08/2016

TradeZero, an online broker dealer registered with the Securities Commission of the Bahamas, has announced today that it has teamed up with Bitcoin serial entrepreneur Jered Kenna to create the world’s first “dark pool” exchange for Bitcoin and eventually other digital currencies.  

FTSE Russell & O’Shares Celebrate First Year Of Innovation

Date 11/08/2016

• Unique multi-factor indexes from FTSE Russell are powerful tools for investors
• O’Shares ETFs based on FTSE Russell indexes popular with investors 
• Firms ring NYSE closing bell to celebrate important milestone