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Deutsche Börse: UBS Launches Emerging Market Government Bonds ETF On Xetra - ETF Tracks More Than 100 Instruments From Over 60 Emerging Markets In US Dollars

Date 09/02/2016

A new UBS Global Asset Management bond index ETF has been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Tuesday, 9 February. 

143 Firms To Meet Investors On Thai Bourse's "Opportunity Day,” Feb 15 - Mar 31

Date 09/02/2016

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will hold its quarterly "Opportunity Day," a platform where listed companies’ top executives can meetdirectly with analysts and investors, from February 15 to March 31. This event will showcase 143 firms, with a combined market capitalization of THB 3.9 trillion (approx. USD 109.6 billion). 

New Data Quality Management Program, Introduced By GLEIF, Optimizes Integrity Of Legal Entity Identifier Data Pool - First Monthly Report Demonstrates The High Level Of Data Quality In The Global Legal Entity Identifier System To Date

Date 09/02/2016

The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF), the body responsible for ensuring the operational integrity of the Global Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) System, today launched its data quality management program. Based on a set of clearly defined criteria, the program allows the quality of the LEI data pool (the publicly available information on legal entities identifiable with an LEI) to be monitored, assessed and further optimized. The first monthly report, published today, reflects the very high level of data quality already achieved in the Global LEI System.

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Fines Former Head Of JP Morgan’s CIO International £792,900 For Failing To Be Open And Co-Operative

Date 09/02/2016

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today fined Achilles Macris £792,900 for failing to be open and co-operative with the Authority. Mr Macris was Head of CIO International for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in London. In the role he was responsible for a number of portfolios, including the synthetic credit portfolio, at the time of what became known as the ‘London Whale’ trades.

Borsa İstanbul Derivatives Market (VIOP) Becomes The “World’s Fastest Growing Derivatives Market” In 2015

Date 09/02/2016

The annual trading volume at the region’s leading exchange, Borsa İstanbul Derivatives Market (VIOP), increased by 52 percent in 2015, reaching an all-time record of 90.3 million contracts. Reaching all-time highs in almost all products traded on the market, VIOP became the “world’s fastest growing derivatives market” in 2015. The trading value in Power Futures contracts grew by a five-digit figure while the growth in FX Options and Single Stock Futures stood at four-digit figures. Trading levels in the FX Futures, Index Options and Single Stock Options contracts grew by three-digit figures.

IPO Of BRAIN AG At The Frankfurt Stock Exchange - Deutsche Börse Welcomes Bioeconomy Company In Prime Standard - Total Issue Volume Of €31.5 Million

Date 09/02/2016

B.R.A.I.N. Biotechnology Research And Information Network AG (ISIN: DE0005203947) has been listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 9 February 2016. About 4.0 million shares were placed in the IPO. The total issue volume was approximately €31.5 million. The initial listing price was €9.15; the issue price €9.00.

Osaka Exchange: Change of Component Issues for RN Prime Index

Date 09/02/2016

Following partial change of the components was announced.

ICAP Plc - Trading Statement

Date 09/02/2016

• Transaction with Tullett Prebon on track
• Solid growth in the Post Trade division
• Continued investment in new product initiatives
• Market conditions remain challenging

OneChicago Holiday Notice – 2016 President’s Day

Date 09/02/2016

OneChicago (OCX) will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2016 in observance of the upcoming President’s Day holiday, which is consistent with U.S. equity markets. OneChicago will be open on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Holiday Schedule - Presidents' Day

Date 08/02/2016

FERC will be closed Monday, February 15, 2016 in observance of Presidents' Day.