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Itau Is No. 1 On Institutional Investor's 2016 Latin America Research Team - Bank Of America Merrill Lynch And J.P. Morgan Share Second Place On Annual Ranking Of Region's Best Sell-Side Analysts

Date 02/08/2016

Last year Itau BBA shared the winner's circle of the Latin America Research Team, Institutional Investor's exclusive annual ranking of the region's best sell-side analysts, with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan. This year it has the top spot all to itself, as the latter firms slip to second place.

Statement Regarding Progress On The Review Of The U.S. Treasury Market Structure Since The July 2015 Joint Staff Report

Date 02/08/2016

U.S. Department of  the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Joint Member Agencies) today issued this statement to highlight significant actions taken since the issuance last July of their Joint Staff Report on the U.S. Treasury market, including the recently signed memorandum of understanding to share information on U.S. Treasury cash and related derivative markets among the agencies and their plans to host a second conference on October 24 to continue progress on these efforts.

Wall Street Blockchain Alliance Adds Calypso Technology As Corporate Member - Leading Financial Technology Firm Expands Presence In Blockchain Sector

Date 02/08/2016

The Wall Street Blockchain Alliance (WSBA), is pleased to announce that Calypso Technology, a leading provider of comprehensive front-to-back technology solutions for the global financial markets, has joined the non-profit trade association as a corporate member. The addition of Calypso to the WSBA reflects the ever increasing need for blockchain knowledge and expertise across multiple segments and disciplines of financial markets.

Bitfinex Security Breach

Date 02/08/2016

Today we discovered a security breach that requires us to halt all trading on Bitfinex, as well as halt all digital token deposits to and withdrawals from Bitfinex.

Moscow Exchange Trading Volumes In July 2016

Date 02/08/2016

Moscow Exchange (ticker: MOEX) announces trading volumes for July 2016. Total trading volumes increased by 12.3% YoY to RUB 65.7 trln.

Bursa Malaysia And Indonesia Stock Exchange Sign MOU To Collaborate On Islamic Financial Markets

Date 02/08/2016

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (“IDX”) and Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) have today announced the signing of the second Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) to undertake a joint study to explore potential areas for collaboration, particularly in the development of the Islamic Capital Market in Malaysia and Indonesia. 

Tullett Prebon Financial And Interim Management Report For The Six Months Ended 30 June 2016

Date 02/08/2016

Financial Highlights

Underlying, before exceptional and acquisition related items

• Revenue of £430.3m, an increase of 4% on prior period (2015: £415.7m)
• Operating profit £67.0m, an increase of 11% on prior period (2015: £60.6m)
• Operating margin of 15.6% (2015: 14.6%)
• Profit before tax £60.3m (2015: £52.9m)
• Basic EPS 21.0p (2015: 17.7p)

The Semi Annual Financial Statements Of Listed Companies At The Amman Stock Exchange

Date 02/08/2016

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Amman Stock Exchange (ASE), Mr. Nader Azar, said that according to the listing securities Directives for the year 2012; all companies listed at the ASE should submit their semi annual reports reviewed by their auditors within one month of the end of the relevant period.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Sets Up International Technology Advisory Panel

Date 02/08/2016

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced that it has set up an International Technology Advisory Panel (ITAP).  The Panel will advise MAS on international developments in FinTech and how Singapore can harness new technologies to enhance the provision of financial services. 

CME Group Reached Average Daily Volume Of 14.1 Million Contracts Per Day In July 2016, Up 10 Percent From July 2015

Date 02/08/2016

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that July 2016 average daily volume (ADV) reached 14.1 million contracts per day, up 10 percent from July 2015.  CME Group July 2016 options volume averaged 3.2 million contracts per day, up 9 percent versus July 2015, with electronic options averaging 1.7 million contracts per day, up 6 percent over the same period last year. Total open interest peaked above 110 million contracts on July 14, and was 103 million contracts at the end of July, up 13 percent from year-end 2015.