TMX Group sells TMX Atrium to Intercontinental Exchange LeapRate

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.…

February 15, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

BNP Paribas Easy launches six new smart beta ETFs on Xetra

Six new equity index funds issued by BNP Paribas Easy SICAV have been tradable via Xetra since Tuesday, Deutsche Börse just announced. The six new BNP Paribas Easy ETFs enable investors to participate in the performance of stock corporations domiciled in Europe or the US which are selected based on one of the following criteria:…

February 15, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Malta MFSA and Abu Dhabi regulator sign MoU for bilateral cooperation agreement

The Malta Financial Services Authority just announced that, on the 2nd February 2017, it successfully concluded and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Abu Dhabi Global Market Financials Services Regulatory Authority. The Memorandum of Understanding establishes a framework of bilateral cooperation between the two Authorities in the carrying out of their respective duties and…

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…

February 15, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

New Zealand's FMA updates strategic risk outlook and sets course for new era in conduct regulation

The Financial Markets Authority just published its updated Strategic Risk Outlook (SRO). This is a foundation FMA document and sets out how the regulator identifies and prioritises the key risks to its overall objective of fair, efficient and transparent markets. In 2014, the FMA established seven strategic priorities to address the main risks and potential…

February 15, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Monetary Authority of Singapore announces faster approvals and lower requirements for venture capital managers

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) published a consultation paper proposing a simplified authorisation process and regulatory framework for managers of venture capital funds (VC managers). The move is part of MAS’ broader efforts to promote financing for enterprise development. VC managers are an essential component of the start-up eco-system. They provide capital and expertise…

February 15, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Gold scam in the form of $4 million Ponzi scheme unveiled by CFTC

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the filing of a federal civil enforcement action in Florida charging Defendants Carlos Javier Ramirez, Gold Chasers, Inc., and Royal Leisure International, Inc., all with last known addresses in Orlando, Florida, with misappropriating customer funds and engaging in fraudulent sales solicitations in connection with the purported purchase…

February 15, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Belize regulator IFSC warns on Trendtino Limited firm

The International Financial Services Commission of Belize (IFSC) has notified that Trendtino Limited, an international business company with its registered office at No. 2 Mapp Street, Belize City, Belize C.A, is offering Payment Processing Services on its website, https://schonpay.com/ without a licence from the IFSC. Trendtino Limited is therefore directed to cease and desist from…

February 15, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

ASIC cancels AFS licence of Sovereign MF Ltd (in liquidation)

ASIC has cancelled the Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence of Sovereign MF Ltd (in liquidation) ACN 104 964 555. Sovereign is the responsible entity for The Sovereign Tarneit Land Fund and The Sovereign Aged Care Property Fund (the Schemes). Sovereign was placed into liquidation on 24 May 2013 following a creditors' resolution on the basis…

February 14, 2017 BY admin

Pragma announces new block trading and pairs capabilities for Pragma360

Pragma, a New York based multi-asset class, quantitative trading technology provider, announced it has added two significant capabilities to Pragma360 Equities, its high performance algorithmic trading service, with the release of conditional orders and Pairs 2.0. Conditional orders are an increasingly popular specialized electronic trading protocol to source large blocks, helping traders ensure they don’t…

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