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Irish Stock Exchange And Deutsche Börse Extend Strategic Technology Partnership Until 2021

Date 15/02/2016

The Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) has renewed its strategic technology partnership with Deutsche Börse and extended its use of the Deutsche Börse trading infrastructure and related services. The new contract runs for 6 years until the end of 2021. 

HSBC Chooses SWIFT To Connect To Target2-Securities - SWIFT’s Reliability, Long-Term Commitment And Competitive Pricing Rank High Amongst HSBC’s Selection Criteria

Date 15/02/2016

SWIFT announces today that HSBC in Germany will use SWIFT’s Value Added Network (VAN) solution to connect to Target2-Securities (T2S).  SWIFT's VAN Solution enables T2S participants to connect to the new pan-European securities settlement platform for the secure exchange of business information in ISO 20022, offering the highest resilience, with minimal risk and cost.

Graydon Appoints Rob Veneboer As New Chief Operating Officer - Business Intelligence Specialist Undergoes Unique Transition With Data Assets To Develop And Deliver Unique Analytical Insights

Date 15/02/2016

Business Information specialist Graydon announced the appointment of its new group COO today. Mr Veneboer is an experienced business leader in the online information industry and his expertise is considered a key strategic asset for the  transition the company is currently undergoing. In his previous role, Mr Veneboer was Managing Director Business Information Solutions for LexisNexis International.  

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 15/02/2016

Please be advised that pursuant to Exchange Rule 617(d) and HKCC Rule 402, the Exchange and the Clearing House have determined that with effect from the commencement of trading on Wednesday, 17 February 2016, the margin levels of the following Futures Contracts shall be as follows:

Dutch Settlement Foundation Seeks To Resolve Securities Claims Both For The Benefit Of Volkswagen And Its Investors

Date 15/02/2016

The disclosure that Volkswagen installed devices to circumvent mandatory emissions regulations for its diesel engineshas caused the Company’s shareholders and bondholders to suffer billions of euros in losses. The Volkswagen Investor Settlement Foundation (“the Foundation”) provides a non-litigation and no cost vehicle for Volkswagen investors worldwide to recover damages incurred on Volkswagen securities pursuant to the Dutch Collective Settlement Act.

New Scheme Promotes HKEX's Currency, Stock And Metals Futures On Mainland

Date 15/02/2016

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has launched its Mainland Market Data Distribution Partnership Programme with information vendors (IVs) to further enhance market data distribution and marketing for its RMB Currency Futures, or USD-CNH Futures1, stock futures and London Metal Mini Futures contracts (selected futures contracts).

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).