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FTSE Russell New “Smart Sustainability” Index Launched And Selected For LGIM Future World Fund

Date 07/11/2016

• FTSE Russell launches new FTSE All-World Ex CW Climate Balanced Factor Index
• LGIM selects index to form basis of new Future World Fund
• HSBC Bank UK Pension Scheme selects Future World Fund as its equity default option in its DC scheme
• HSBC and LGIM input into design of this new “Smart Sustainability” index which combines smart beta approach with climate change considerations
• Constituent green revenues determined by FTSE Russell’s Green Revenues (LCE) data model

Joint Statement On U.S.-EU Negotiations For A Bilateral Agreement On Insurance And Reinsurance Measures

Date 07/11/2016

The United States and European Union today released the following joint statement on negotiations for a bilateral agreement on insurance and reinsurance measures:

Exchange Traded Fund Workshop Welcome Address By Mr. Oscar N. Onyema, OON, Chief Executive Officer, The Nigerian Stock Exchange, November 7th, 2016

Date 07/11/2016

Good morning distinguished ladies and gentlemen:

On behalf of the council and management of The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our annual Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) Workshop. We are indeed pleased to host this event and believe that your participation is an indication of your interest and commitment towards the growth of ETFs in Nigeria.

Moscow Exchange: A New Approach To The Long Codes Of Options On Derivatives Market

Date 07/11/2016

Moscow Exchange in accordance with the recommendations of the Technological Committee (dated 9 September 2016) and the Derivatives Market Committee (from September 20, 2016) will adopt a new approach to the formation of long option codes. Under this methodology new options will be added in the system without a space, for example, RTS-6.17M150617PA95000 instead of RTS-6.17M150617PA 95000. Old methodology (with spaces) will remain for existing options till their expiration.

Market Abuse Hong Kong’s SFC Requirements: The Technancial Company And eBroker Systems Announced Launch Of New Joint Service

Date 07/11/2016

The Technancial Company (TTC) and eBroker Systems (eBroker) today announced the launch of a new joint service which combines the trusted and tested JANUS™ Trade Surveillance platform (JTS) with eBroker’s local expertise in delivering cost effective solutions to a demanding marketplace.

Rival Systems Wins Award For Best Buy-Side Commodities Trading Platform - Rival Trader And Rival API Capture Honor From Buy Side Technology Following First Year On Market

Date 07/11/2016

Rival Systems (Rival), a leading provider of trading and risk management software, has won Buy-Side Technology’s 2016 award for “Best Buy-Side Commodities Trading Platform.” Officials from the Waters Technology publication announced the award for the firm’s Rival Trader and Rival API offerings on Friday in London.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Unveils Successful Sandbox Firms On The Second Anniversary Of Project Innovate

Date 07/11/2016

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today marks the second anniversary of Project Innovate by announcing the firms that were successful in their applications to begin testing in the first cohort of the regulatory sandbox.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Market Misconduct Tribunal Finds AcrossAsia Limited, Its CEO And Former Chairman Culpable Of Late Disclosure Of Inside Information

Date 07/11/2016

The Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT) today found that AcrossAsia Limited (AcrossAsia), its former chairman, Mr Albert Saychuan Cheok and chief executive officer, Mr Vicente Binalhay Ang failed to disclose inside information as soon as reasonably practicable as required under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) following proceedings brought by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). 

Correction: Save the Date - ACER-CEER Conference: ‘The New Energy Market Design – Achieving The Energy Union’

Date 07/11/2016

ACER and CEER will host a conference in Brussels to discuss the key issues and associated regulatory challenges emerging from the European Commission’s proposals on the new Energy Market Design. 

Fidessa's Sentinel Named Best Buy-Side Compliance Product - Seventh Win In This Category At Waters' Buy-side Technology Awards

Date 07/11/2016

Fidessa group plc (LSE: FDSA) today announced that Sentinel has been voted best buy-side compliance product at the 2016 Buy-side Technology Awards. This is the seventh win for Sentinel at these awards and the third major accolade for Fidessa's buy-side compliance solution in the past twelve months. Designed to recognise the leading technologies and vendors in their area of expertise the Buy-side Technology Awards are underpinned by a robust selection process including the input and experience of seven judges selected from across the investment management industry.