Category: Exchanges

February 17, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

HKEX publishes revised policy statement on the enforcement of the listing rules

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), today announced revised themes for enforcement of the Listing Rules and published a revised policy statement on its approach to enforcement (Enforcement Policy Statement). The identification of themes for targeted discipline and enforcement will assist us in…

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Nasdaq Copenhagen Improves Small Cap Market Access For Non-Nordic Trading Members
February 16, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Nasdaq announces new leadership within fixed income and post-trade in the Nordics and Baltics

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced changes in the leadership within its Nordic and Baltic Fixed Income and Post-trade offerings. Fredrik Ekström, currently VP and president of Nasdaq Clearing, will assume the responsibility for Nasdaq Nordic Fixed Income and Nasdaq Clearing. Fredrik has also been suggested for the position as new Chairman of the Board of Directors…

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February 16, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Ryanair lists €750m bond on the Irish Stock Exchange

Ryanair Holdings Plc (LON:RYA) announced that has listed a €750 million bond on the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE). The bond, due 2023, has a fixed coupon rate of 1.125% and is listed on the Main Securities Market (MSM). The listing is the third in a series of debt issuances from Ryanair’s €3 billion Euro Medium…

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February 16, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Deutsche Boerse CEO Carsten Kengeter denies insider trading allegations

Deutsche Boerse's CEO Carsten Kengeter shared that insider trading allegations against him would prove unfounded, pointing out that he did not determine the timing of his share purchases ahead of the announcement of merger plans with the London Stock Exchange (LSE), Reuters reported earlier today. Deutsche Boerse's supervisory board created a unique share purchase plan for…

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SGX announces trading volumes
February 16, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

SGX welcomes Pacific Star Development Limited to Catalist

Singapore Exchange (SGX) today welcomed Pacific Star Development Limited to Catalist under the stock code 1C5. Pacific Star Development Limited is a Singapore-based premier property developer of award-winning mixed-used projects and prime residential developments in key gateway cities across ASEAN countries. Its projects on hand include Puteri Cove Residences and Quayside in Iskandar Malaysia, and…

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February 16, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

HKEX to introduce its first RMB currency options in March

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) just announced that will introduce its planned Renminbi (RMB) Currency Options on Monday, 20 March 2017. The US dollar-Offshore RMB (USD/CNH) Options will be the first currency options traded at HKEX. The eight contract months on the launch day will comprise April, May, June, July, September and December…

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February 15, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

TMX Group sells TMX Atrium to Intercontinental Exchange

TMX Group (TSX:X) today announced that it has sold the wireless and extranet infrastructure services business known as TMX Atrium to Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). The decision to enter into this transaction was made within the scope of TMX's ongoing strategic initiative to streamline its organizational structure and position the company to deliver profitable long-term growth.…

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February 15, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

SIX Swiss Exchange SLS includes two additional European markets

The internationalization of the SIX Swiss Exchange Liquidnet Service (SLS) provides participants with more options for non-displayed trading SLS announced that, as of today, supports trading in both Italian and Norwegian equities. This extension adds over 400 shares to the universe of tradable instruments, and brings the total number of markets supported by SLS to…

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February 13, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

HKFE announces revised margins for futures contracts

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has released a list of minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in these particular futures contracts. The information is with effect from the commencement of trading on Monday,…

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February 13, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

HKEX appoints Ferheen Mahomed as Group General Counsel

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has appointed Ferheen Mahomed to serve as its Group General Counsel from today (Monday). Ms Mahomed will head HKEX's Legal Services Department and oversee the Group's legal function, including the teams at the London Metal Exchange (LME) and LME Clear. She will report to HKEX Chief Executive Charles…

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