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New Telephone Number For Finansinspektionen (FI) - Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority

Date 10/03/2016

All +46 8 numbers to Finansinspektionen have been changed to +46 8 408 9 followed by the same extension (final four numbers) as before. The new switchboard number is +46 8 408 980 00. Mobile numbers are unaffected, i.e. they are the same as before.

European Central Bank Monetary Policy Decisions - Eurozone Interest Rate Slashed To Zero

Date 10/03/2016

At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB took the following monetary policy decisions:

(1) The interest rate on the main refinancing operations of the Eurosystem will be decreased by 5 basis points to 0.00%, starting from the operation to be settled on 16 March 2016.

FTSE Russell Signs Collaboration Agreement With Trendrating

Date 10/03/2016

• Trendrating to work with FTSE Russell to develop momentum indexes 
• Agreement reflects continued investor demand for factor exposures 
• New indexes will be based on FTSE Global Equity Index Series

SIX Swiss Exchange Hosts Women In ETFs - Bell Ringing Ceremony Held In Zurich As Part Of International Women's Day

Date 10/03/2016

On 8 March 2016, SIX Swiss Exchange acted as a host for the bell ringing of Women in ETFs. The event took place as part of bell ringing ceremonies at over 30 exchanges globally. More than 40 participants gathered to join Women in ETFs to celebrate the International Women's Day and attest that women's and economic empowerment is a key driver of sustainable development.

Metro Bank Lists On London Stock Exchange

Date 10/03/2016

• Metro Bank valued at £1.6 billion at listing
• Sixth challenger bank to list in last two years
• UK’s challenger banks worth £7.4 billion
• Demonstrates London’s ability to support a diversified funding ladder for UK businesses

Solactive Launches Solactive Euro IG Sustainable Bond Index - New Index Provides Exposure To The Sustainable Fixed Income Market

Date 10/03/2016

Solactive AG today announced the availability of a unique sustainable bond index that aims to push innovation in the area of responsible investment. The Solactive Euro IG Sustainable Bond Index is designed for fixed- income investors seeking exposure to companies with strong sustainability profiles which value the risk-adjusted return chances inherent in responsible investment strategies. The Index is powered by ratings from Sustainalytics, a leading global provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) research, ratings and analytics.

EEX: New Daily Record In Butter Futures

Date 10/03/2016

On 9 March 2016, EEX recorded a new daily record volume in butter futures. On that day, a volume of 300 contracts was traded, which is equal to 1,500 tonnes. The last high was achieved on 3 February 2016 with 169 contracts traded (equals 845 tonnes). The products on the EEX’s dairy derivatives market comprise futures on butter, skimmed milk powder and whey powder.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Bans Raaj Shah For 12 Months

Date 10/03/2016

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has banned Mr Raaj J Shah from re-entering the industry for 12 months from 10 March 2016 to 9 March 2017.

Exchange Sector Heats Up As Deutsche Boerse And London Stock Exchange Group Discuss Merger Of Equals – ICE Throws Curve (Global) Ball With Potential Counter Bid – FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index Down 0.7% On Month

Date 10/03/2016

The exchange sector heated up at the end of February as Deutsche Boerse and London Stock Exchange Group revealed that they were in discussions about a potential merger of equals. The deal is structured as an all-share merger under a new holding company, where Deutsche Boerse shareholders would receive 1 share in the holding company per 1 Deutsche Boerse share held and London Stock Exchange Group shareholders would receive 0.4421 shares in the holding company per London Stock Exchange Group share. This gives Deutsche Börse shareholders a 54.4% stake in the united market operator.

Deutsche Börse Cash Market: Source Issues First Smart Beta ETF From FTSE RAFI Equity Income Index Family In Europe On Xetra - ETF Based On European Companies With High And Sustainable Dividend Income

Date 10/03/2016