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Nigerian Stock Exchange National Council Renews Executive Director’s Contract For Second Five Year Term

Date 08/03/2016

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“The Exchange” or “NSE”) is pleased to announce today that its National Council has approved the contract renewal of Mr. Ade Bajomo, for another term of five years as Executive Director, Market Operations and Technology, pursuant to a new employment agreement to be effective on 23rd May 2016. Mr. Bajomo has been an Executive Director leading the transformational changes in technology, operations, market data, market services, and information security and programme delivery of the prime Sub-Saharan Africa Exchange since 2011, and his current 5-year term is set to expire on 22nd May 2016.

Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Rings The Bell For Gender Equality

Date 08/03/2016

Today the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) joined 34 other stock exchanges around the world in marking International Women’s Day (8 March) in order to raise awareness of gender equality and the need for transformation in the financial industry. The initiative involved collaboration with the UN Global Compact South Africa Network / National Business Initiative, the Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative (SSE), UN Women, IFC, the World Federation of Exchanges and Women in ETFs. 

Dubai Financial Market Recognised For Avaya SDN Fx Network Implementation - Stable, Optimised High-Security Network Acknowledged By Network ME Magazine

Date 08/03/2016

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM), the leading exchange in the region, powered by Avaya’s SDN FX fabric networking technology, has been recognized by Network Middle East magazine as the ‘Network Implementation of the Year 2015’. The exchange selected this solution for its ability to effectively and efficiently cater to day-to-day needs, while also offering the convenience of scalability to grow and provide a superior end-user experience.

DataGenic Sign With Tullett Prebon Information To Redistribute Energy Market Data – The Deal Unites Two Specialist Data Providers To Deliver Greater Market Insight

Date 08/03/2016

Tullett Prebon Information (TPI), the provider of independent real-time price information from the global OTC financial and commodity markets, today announced that DataGenic, the provider of smart commodity data management software, has signed a license to redistribute its real-time energy market data.

Taiwan Stock Exchange To Promote Taiwan Capital Market To Japanese Investors

Date 08/03/2016

A group of representatives from the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) will visit Tokyo, Japan from 8-11 March 2016 to promote the Taiwan capital market to Japanese asset management and investment companies. The group will be led by Senior Executive Vice President, Mr. Chao-Zon Yang.

Malawi Stock Exchange Monthly Market Performance Report - February 2016

Date 08/03/2016

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exchange's monthly market performance report for February 2016.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. Rule 2.10 Announcement

Date 07/03/2016

The following update has been made to the Rule 2.10 announcement released by Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. at 08:09 on 1 March 2016. The number of shares of common stock in issue, and as a result the total number of voting rights, have been updated to reflect the vesting of additional restricted stock units under Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.’s restricted stock plans. The full amended text is shown below.

2016 Elections: The Risk I Will Not Take, By Michael R. Bloomberg

Date 07/03/2016

Americans today face a profound challenge to preserve our common values and national promise.

Wage stagnation at home and our declining influence abroad have left Americans angry and frustrated. And yet Washington, D.C., offers nothing but gridlock and partisan finger-pointing.

‘Female Traders Can Reduce Market Crashes’, Says University Of Leicester Research - University Of Leicester Research Shows That Increasing The Proportion Of Female Traders Can Reduce The Occurrence Of The Most Extreme Crashes

Date 07/03/2016

Researchers in the Department of Economics at the University of Leicester have found that male traders on average earn less than their female counterparts but, as they were more comfortable taking bigger risks, the best performing individual overall was likely to be male. The research also showed that increasing the proportion of female traders makes the market more volatile, but at the same time can reduce the occurrence of the most extreme crashes.

pH Miners Inc. Releases 2 New Cryptocurrency Miners - Developed For Bitcoin And Litecoin, New Miners Offer Highest Standards Of Quality At Affordable Prices For Users

Date 07/03/2016

pH Miners Inc. has officially launched two new, highly powerful miners for Bitcoin and Litecoin, two of the leading cryptocurrencies in the world.