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TheCityUK Responds To HSBC’s Decision To Remain Headquartered In The UK

Date 15/02/2016

Responding to HSBC’s decision to remain headquartered in the UK, Chris Cummings, Chief Executive, TheCityUK, comments:

“This announcement is a vote of confidence in London’s position as the world’s leading international financial centre. It’s clearly in the UK’s interests that HSBC, one of the leading global banks, remains headquartered here. At a time when other centres are fighting hard to attract business, HSBC’s serious consideration of alternative locations brings into focus the importance of short and long-term decisions by Government to advance the attractiveness of the UK."

KRX Members Allowed To Deal Futures Directly With US Customers

Date 15/02/2016

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an order to Korea Exchange (KRX) permitting certain KRX members to deal KRX derivatives products such as KOSPI 200 futures directly with US customers without registering as futures commission merchants (FCMs). Now eligible member firms are able to solicit and accept orders directly from US qualified investors without the additional layer of US FCM.

The Saudi Stock Exchange Announces The Publication Of The Weekly Stock Market Ownership And Trading Activity Report (By Nationality And Investor Type)

Date 14/02/2016

The total value of shares traded for the week ending 11 February 2016 amounted to SAR 28.54 billion, decreasing by 6.62% over the previous week; while total stock market capitalization reached SAR 1,300.01 billion at the end of this period, decreasing by 4.76% over the previous week.

CSX Corporation To Join The NASDAQ-100 Index Beginning February 22, 2016

Date 13/02/2016

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced that CSX Corporation (Nasdaq:CSX), will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index® (Nasdaq:NDX) and the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index (Nasdaq:NDXE) prior to market open on Monday, February 22, 2016. CSX Corporation will replace KLA-Tencor Corporation (Nasdaq:KLAC).

NYSE Member Firms Report Fourth-Quarter Results

Date 12/02/2016

New York Stock Exchange member firms that conduct business with the public reported a fourth-quarter 2015 after-tax loss of approximately $115 million and revenues of approximately $36.9 billion, compared with a $2.8 billion after-tax profit on revenues of about $39 billion in the fourth-quarter of 2014.

CFTC Staff Provides No-Action Relief From Registration To Certain Intermediaries Located Outside Of The U.S.

Date 12/02/2016

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight today issued no-action relief from registration for persons located outside the United States who act as Introducing Brokers, Commodity Trading Advisors, or Commodity Pool Operators in connection with swaps that are not subject to a CFTC clearing requirement on behalf of persons located outside of the United States.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 12/02/2016

The current reports for the week of February 9, 2016 are now available.

Climate Awareness Bond Hits 100th Green Bond Listing On LuxSE

Date 12/02/2016

• Third EUR Climate Awareness Bond (CAB) increased to or above EUR 1.5bn
• EUR 13bn of Green Bonds issued by EIB to date via 59 CABs in 11 currencies
• Increasing role of Green Bonds in the context of COP21
• Increasing role of stock exchanges in promoting transparency and comparability

Nasdaq To Acquire Marketwired - Acquisition Expected To Significantly Enhance Nasdaq’s Corporate Services And Product Suite With Marketwired’s Media Analytics And Targeting Capabilities - Expected To Be Accretive To Nasdaq’s Earnings Within Twelve Months Of Closing And Generate Attractive Returns On Capital

Date 12/02/2016

Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Marketwired, a leading global provider of news distribution services and analytics for communications professionals. Marketwired services over 8,500 clients, including Forbes 2000 companies, private corporations and public relations agencies. The acquisition is expected to further bolster Nasdaq's position as a leading, global corporate services provider. Subject to customary conditions, the deal will be funded through a mix of debt and cash on hand and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2016.

TOM MTF Statistics Week 6, 2016

Date 12/02/2016

Click here to download the weekly statistics update of TOM MTF for week 6, 2016.