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Irish Stock Exchange Welcomes Companies To The Annual Equity Issuer Forum

Date 26/05/2016

The annual equity issuer update took place in the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) this morning. Representatives from companies listed on our Main Securities Market (MSM) and Enterprise Securities Market (ESM) attended the event which included a range of internal and external speakers.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Welcomes A Significant Milestone In The Development Of Standards In FX Markets Through The Publication Of The BIS Global FX Code

Date 26/05/2016

The publication today of the first part of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Global FX Code (the ‘Code’) is a significant milestone. It represents a key step in the development of principles governing trading practices in FX markets worldwide. The FCA welcomes the work by central banks, in coordination with major industry participants, to raise standards in these important markets through the Code.

Nasdaq Debuts Groundbreaking Nasdaq Financial Framework, Enhancing Operations For Over 100 Market Operators Globally - New Harmonized Approach Of Entire Technology Portfolio Provides Market Operators Seamless Tech Functionality Across Full Trade Lifecycle - Allows For Effortless Adoption And Adaptation Of New Technologies For Operators - Blockchain Is Fully Integrated With Any Application Around The Framework

Date 26/05/2016

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced today the launch of the Nasdaq Financial Framework, the company’s harmonized approach to delivering robust end-to-end solutions to financial infrastructure providers globally in an open, agile environment. Nasdaq has also integrated the framework across all of its business units and will immediately make the Financial Framework available to its more than 100 market operator clients globally, including traditional exchanges, inter-broker dealers and alternative trading venues, clearing houses and central securities depositories (CSDs).

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Publicly Criticises China New Way Investment Limited And Related Parties For Breach Of Takeovers Code

Date 26/05/2016

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today publicly criticised China New Way Investment Limited (Offeror), Mr Wei Judong, Mr Zhang Xiaoliang, Ms Yang Weizhi, Mr Wei Lidong and Mr Xu Jianhua (collectively referred to as the Parties) for acquiring shares in China City Construction Group Holdings Limited, formerly known as Chun Wo Development Holdings Limited (Company) within six months after the close of an offer at above the offer price in contravention of the Takeovers Code (Notes 1, 2 & 3).

Ben Challice To Join Pirum

Date 26/05/2016

Pirum Systems, a leading provider of post-trade market infrastructure technology for the securities finance industry, is pleased to announce that Ben Challice will be joining the senior management team as Chief Operating Officer. In this role Ben will be responsible for strategic product and market development.

UBS Securities Ltd Leads Trade Idea Performance In Asia, Coming Top Of TIM Group’s Annual Top Performer Awards In Japanese And Asian Regional Rankings

Date 26/05/2016

TIM Group, operator of the leading global trade ideas network and alpha capture platform, has announced the 2016 results of its annual Top Performer Awards for Asia (ex. Japan) and Japan, with UBS Securities Ltd. leading the bulge-bracket firms in both regional awards. 

EEX: German Emissions Auction Contract Extended To 2018

Date 26/05/2016

The contract for the European Energy Exchange (EEX) as the auction platform for CO2 emission allowances of the Federal Republic of Germany has been extended by the German Federal Environment Agency for another two years.

MTS Expands Data Coverage For European Government Bond Market

Date 26/05/2016

• Enhanced offering includes government bond data from Central European countries and Israel
• Reflects growing demand for low latency pre-trade data across the European government bond market

Updated List Of Shariah-Compliant Securities By Securities Commission Malaysia's Shariah Advisory Council

Date 26/05/2016

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today released an updated list of Shariah-compliant securities approved by its Shariah Advisory Council (SAC).

Thai Bourse Reaffirms Investor Confidence In Hong Kong & Japan Roadshow

Date 26/05/2016

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has joined hands with Thanachart Securities pcl and Daiwa Securities Co., Ltd. to host "SET Roadshow 2016 Hong Kong-Tokyo,” during May 24-27 in Hong Kong and Japan with more than 237 meetings arranged among top executives of 12 Thai listed companies and 47 foreign institutional funds, presenting the firms’ strengths and the Thai economy’s potential growth.