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Thomson Reuters Launches MiFID II-Ready Data Analytics Platform - Harnessing Power Of Kx Technology To Enable High Performance Analytics Capabilities, Thomson Reuters Will Launch Multi-Asset Best Execution And SI Determination Capabilities In 2018

Date 23/02/2017

Thomson Reuters has made key enhancements to its data analytics platform, Thomson Reuters Velocity Analytics, to provide ultra-high-speed processing of real-time, streaming and historical data that will help EU and non-EU financial markets participants meet their MiFID II obligations. The enhanced platform, now powered by Kx’s market-leading technology, enables a broad range of use cases such as best execution compliance, transaction cost analysis, quantitative and systematic trading. It will also support new multi-asset best execution and SI (Systematic Internaliser) determination capabilities from Thomson Reuters in 2018.

Cinnober’s Board Of Directors Has Resolved On A Directed Share Issue Of Up To SEK 180 Million

Date 23/02/2017

The Board of Directors of Cinnober Financial Technology Aktiebolag (publ) (“Cinnober” or the “Company”) has resolved, subject to the approval of the Extraordinary General Meeting, on a directed share issue of 692,307 shares, which is expected to raise proceeds to the Company of up to SEK 180 million before issue costs.

Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Final Settlement Prices Of February 2017 Mini And Option Contracts

Date 23/02/2017

Final Settlement Prices of February 2017 Mini & Option contracts
Gold Mini (Gold Options)  : 4,498yen(per gram)

DFSA Signs MoU With European Securities And Markets Authority

Date 23/02/2017

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have entered into information sharing and cooperation arrangements regarding DIFC based central counterparties (CCPs) compliance with conditions set out in The European Union’s Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

ASIC: BGC Partners Pays $90,000 In Infringement Notice Penalty

Date 23/02/2017

BGC Partners (Australia) Pty Limited (“BGC”) has paid a total penalty of $90,000 to comply with an infringement notice given to it by the Markets Disciplinary Panel (“MDP”).

Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Final Settlement Prices Of February 2017 Mini contract

Date 23/02/2017

Final Settlement Prices of February 2017 Mini contract
Platinum Mini                    : 3,622yen(per gram)

Colt And NESIC To Collaborate On Microsoft Azure-Driven IoT Platform Service

Date 23/02/2017

Colt Technology Services has announced that it will be providing dedicated network connectivity to the cloud for NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation’s Internet of Things (IoT) Platform Service, which leverages Microsoft Azure. The connectivity will be powered by Colt’s Cloud Connectivity Service, a service that is focused on stability and security.

Statement On Jury's Verdict In Trial Of Christopher J. Hall, Stephanie Avakian, SEC Acting Director, Division Of Enforcement

Date 23/02/2017

"We are pleased that the jury found Christopher Hall liable for fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in loans from his brokerage firm.  Those who seek to borrow from brokerage firms must deal honestly, and we will continue to hold accountable those who do not."

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 22/02/2017

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available.

In Experts We Trust? - Speech By Minouche Shafik, Bank Of England Deputy Governor For Markets And Banking

Date 22/02/2017

Press Release

In her final speech as Deputy Governor for Markets and Banking, before becoming Director of the London School of Economics, Minouche Shafik sets out an agenda for rebuilding the trustworthiness of experts. She says, “getting this right is vital for determining whether our futures are shaped by ignorance and narrow-mindedness, or by knowledge and informed debate”.