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Higher Volatility Isn’t The Solution For Stagnant Volumes, Finds TABB Group’s 2015 U.S. Options Market Review - 2015 U.S. Listed Options Data Shows Market Turbulence Is No Simple Fix For Trading Slump With Annual Volume Down 2.9% From 2014

Date 19/01/2016

Although volatility experienced a comeback in 2015, the turmoil was insufficient to draw traders back to the U.S. options market.  TABB Group’s latest research, “2015 US Options Market in Review: Higher Volatility, Stagnant Volume,” reveals that from 2012 to 2014, the industry may have inaccurately pinned slowing volume growth on the lack of volatility with claims that the calm environment eliminated trading opportunities.

Is China Triggering A Global Crisis? IMD Professor Nuno Fernandes On Worldwide Market Turmoil

Date 19/01/2016

The recent steep slides on global stock markets have been a long time in the making. As early as two years ago, it was becoming obvious that in addition to the contraction of global demand, as well as the general increase in the relative competitiveness of other Asian countries, China’s rapid rise was coming to a screeching halt and leaving excessive debt in its wake.

Treasury International Capital Data For November

Date 19/01/2016

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for November 2015.  The next release, which will report on data for December 2015, is scheduled for February 16, 2016.

BGC Partners Announces Reduced Interest Rate On GFI Group's 8.375% Senior Notes Due 2018 - Upgrades Of GFI Group Senior Debt By S&P, Fitch, And Moody's Expected To Lower BGC's Annual Consolidated Interest Expenses By A Total Of $4.8 Million

Date 19/01/2016

BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP) ("BGC Partners," "BGC," or the "Company,") a leading global brokerage company servicing the financial and real estate markets, today announced the reduction in the interest rate applicable to the 8.375% Senior Notes due 2018, (CUSIP No. 361652AA8) (the "Notes") issued by its subsidiary GFI Group Inc. ("GFI") from 8.625% to 8.375% per annum.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority Moves Up To 40th Place In Stonewall’s Top 100 Employers 2016 Rankings

Date 19/01/2016

For the second consecutive year, the Financial Conduct Authority has been recognised as one of the top hundred Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT)-friendly places to work. Stonewall’s annual Workplace Equality Index brings together top-performing organisations who have consistently demonstrated exemplary practice in supporting LGBT staff.

Fifth Annual Exchange Conference Honours Five Listed Companies - Amundi, Lafarge-Holcim, Showroomprivé, Parrot And Focus Home Interactive Are This Year’s Euronext Award Winners

Date 19/01/2016

Euronext, the euro zone’s leading exchange, today held its fifth annual conference for exchange professionals. Once again, the event was a big success this year, bringing together an audience of over 1,000 along with 70 leaders from the business and financial community, including François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France.

Vienna Stock Exchange Annual Statistics 2015

Date 19/01/2016

The current yearly statistic 2015 as pdf- and xls-file is now available.

• Yearly statistic 2015

SEC: Alternative Fund Manager Overcharged Fees, Misled Investors

Date 19/01/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that a Denver-based alternative fund manager has agreed to settle charges that the firm overcharged management fees and misled investors about how it valued certain assets.

TMX Group Limited To Announce Q4 2015 Financial Results On Thursday, February 11, 2016 - Analyst Conference Call To Be Held Friday, February 12, 2016 At 8:00 A.M.

Date 19/01/2016

TMX Group Limited will announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015 during the evening of Thursday, February 11, 2016. An analyst conference call to review the results will be held on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. ET.

Finansinspektionen - Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority: Trig Social Media Breached Accounting Rules

Date 19/01/2016

Trig Social Media AB has, in an interim report, on a number of points neglected the provisions regarding periodic financial information. Finansinspektionen has therefore decided to issue the company with a caution for having breached the accounting rules. Trig Social Media shall also pay an administrative fine of SEK 300,000.