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Mandatory Notification Of Trades - Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA

Date 05/07/2016

In connection with a monthly share savings plan for employees of subsidiaries, Oslo Børs VPS Holding has allotted 1861 shares to emplotees.

Qatar Stock Exchange: Reminder Of Eid Al Fitr Holiday

Date 05/07/2016

Eid Al Fitr Holiday will be three working days, starting from Wednesday 6 July 2016 Up to Sunday 10 July 2016.

Deutsche Börse To Divest Market News International

Date 05/07/2016

Deutsche Börse AG and Hale Global have entered into an agreement regarding the sale of Market News International, Inc. (MNI), a leading provider of macroeconomic and markets intelligence for global fixed income and foreign exchange market professionals. Details of the deal are subject to a confidentiality agreement.

EBA Finds No Significant Increase In Asset Encumbrance In 2015

Date 05/07/2016

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its second analysis of the level of asset encumbrance across EU banking institutions. The report, which is part of a regular annual monitoring of asset encumbrance, aims to provide important elements for EU supervisors to assess the sustainability of banks' funding sources and their ability to withstand funding stress.

OCC Cleared Contract Volume Up 11 Percent In June - Second Highest June For Options Volume And Highest Month Ever For Futures Volume - Securities Lending CCP Activity Up 39 Percent In June And 45 Percent Year-To-Date

Date 05/07/2016

OCC, the world’s largest equity derivatives clearing organization, announced today that cleared contract volume in June reached 378,908,938 contracts, an 11 percent increase from the June 2015 volume of 340,826,276 contracts, marking the second highest June for OCC cleared options contracts. OCC’s year-to-date average daily cleared contract volume is up five percent from 2015 with 16,820,655 contracts. Cleared futures volume reached 11,350,745 contracts, making June the highest month ever for OCC cleared futures volume.

EBA Acknowledges Notification From The Central Bank Of Hungary In Relation To The Termination Of The Resolution Of MKB Bank Zrt

Date 05/07/2016

The European Banking Authority  (EBA) has received a notification from the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (the Central Bank of Hungary) regarding the termination of the resolution of MKB Bank Zrt.

ISITC Europe Blockchain Working Group

Date 05/07/2016

The ISITC Europe Blockchain working group has discussed how best to assist the financial services industry in the adoption of Blockchain Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). At this juncture, with numerous service offerings emerging, the working group believes that the introduction of measurable standards based on both technology and operational requirements is vitally important. With this objective in mind the working group has established a series of Blockchain DLT benchmarks.

EBA Publishes Analysis On Governance Arrangements And Indicators For Recovery Plans

Date 05/07/2016

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today a comparative Report on governance arrangements and indicators in recovery plans. Such a benchmarking exercise is aimed at supporting supervisors and institutions in identifying the crucial elements that should be considered when designing credible governance arrangements and effective indicator frameworks. This is the third thematic comparative analysis the EBA has conducted in the area of recovery planning.

CBOE Holdings Reports June 2016 Trading Volume

Date 05/07/2016

• Total ADV Up 15% from June 2015
• Index Options ADV at CBOE Increases 26% from Year Ago
• VIX Futures Set Several Records in Extended Hours Trading

OCC Named Clearinghouse Of The Year By Global Investor/ISF

Date 05/07/2016

OCC, the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization said today it was named Clearinghouse of the Year by Global Investor/ISF Magazine. The award was presented to OCC on June 30th in London as part of the publication's celebration of its 30th anniversary.