The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today published a Consultation Paper (CP) on draft implementing measures regarding the Benchmarks Regulation (BR).
read more...ESMA Consults On Proposed Implementing Measures For Benchmarks Regulation
Deutsche Börse Cash Market: First iShares ETF On US Mortgage-Backed Securities Launched On Xetra - ETF Offers First-Time Access To Mortgage-Backed Bonds Denominated In US Dollars
A new iShares bond index ETF from BlackRock's product offering has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Friday.
read more...Japan's Financial Services Agency - Stewardship Code : 207 Institutional Investors Have Signed Up To The Principles For Responsible Institutional Investors As Of May 27, 2016
The Council of Experts Concerning the Japanese Version of the Stewardship Code (Chairman: Professor Hiroyuki Kansaku, The University of Tokyo) published the Principles for Institutional Investors (Japan’s Stewardship Code) in February 27, 2014. The Council requested the FSA to publish and periodically update the list of institutional investors who announced their acceptance of the Code.
read more...Joint Statement On U.S.-EU Negotiations For A Bilateral Agreement On Insurance And Reinsurance Measures
The United States and the European Union today released the following joint statement on negotiations for a bilateral agreement on insurance and reinsurance measures. In November 2015, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced their intention to begin negotiating a covered agreement with the European Union. U.S. and EU representatives first met in Brussels in February 2016. A covered agreement is an agreement between the United States and one or more foreign governments, authorities or regulatory entities, regarding prudential measures with respect to insurance or reinsurance. Under the Federal Insurance Office Act of 2010, the Secretary of the Treasury, through the Federal Insurance Office (FIO), and USTR are authorized to jointly negotiate a covered agreement.
read more...Weekly Top 5 Papers â May 27, 2016
1. A Quantitative Approach to Tactical Asset Allocation by Mebane T. Faber (Cambria Investment Management)
read more...TOM MTF Statistics Week 21, 2016
Click here to download the weekly statistics update of TOM MTF for week 21, 2016.
In week 21 a total of 368.790 equity and index option contracts were traded resulting in a TOM MTF market share versus Euronext of 41%
United Kingdom Parliament Treasury Committee Update: 1st Report - The Economic And Financial Costs And Benefits Of The UKâs EU Membership
New Page 2 The economic and financial costs and benefits of the UK’s EU membership Contents
read more...MIAX Options Exchange - MIAX Options: PLMM Assignments For May 31, 2016
Please be advised that the Primary Lead Market Maker (PLMM) role in the option classes listed below will be re-assigned to the following firms effective for trading Tuesday, May 31, 2016.
read more...United Kingdom Parliament Treasury Committee Update: Costs And Benefits Of UK's EU Membership Report Published
The Treasury Committee publishes its report 'The economic and financial costs and benefits of the UK’s EU membership'.
read more...EEX New Participant: Gazprom Marketing & Trading Limited
Gazprom Marketing & Trading Limited has been additionally admitted to exchange trading for Spanish Financial Power Futures and Options.
Maisons Du Monde Celebrates Successful Listing On Euronext - â¬330 Million Raised (Primary And Secondary) - Market Capitalisation Equivalent To â¬769 Million
EnterNext today celebrated the first day of trading for Maisons du Monde, the European leader in home decoration and furniture collections (ticker code :MDM).
read more...Nasdaq President & COO Adena Friedman To Present At 2016 Deutsche Bank Global Financial Services Conference
Who: | Nasdaq President & COO Adena Friedman | |
What: | 2016 Deutsche Bank Global Financial Services Conference | |
When: | Tuesday, May 31, 2016 | |
3:25 PM EDT | ||
Where: | The Pierre New York | |
2 East 61st Street | ||
New York, NY | ||
Ms. Friedman’s presentation will be webcast at: | ||
Nasdaq’s Investor Relations Website - ir.nasdaq.com/events.cfm |
FESE: Response To ESMA Consultation Paper On Guidelines On Information Expected Or Required To Be Disclosed On Commodity Derivatives Markets Or Related Spot Markets Under MAR
Article 7(5) of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) provides that ESMA shall issue guidelines to establish a non-exhaustive indicative list of information which is reasonably expected or is required to be disclosed in accordance with legal or regulatory provisions in Union or national law, market rules, contract, practice or custom, on the relevant commodity derivatives markets or spot markets.
read more...CFTC Staff To Hold Roundtable On Certain Elements Of Regulation AT
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC or Commission) Division of Market Oversight announced today that staff will hold a public roundtable meeting, to discuss certain elements of the Commission’s notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Regulation Automated Trading (Regulation AT). The Regulation AT NPRM was published in the Federal Register (80 FR 78824) on December 17, 2015.
read more...The Art of Opportunity: How to Build Growth and Ventures Through Strategic Innovation and Visual Thinking
Sales Growth: Five Proven Strategies from the World's Sales Leaders, 2nd Edition
The challenges facing today's sales executives and their organizations continue to grow, but so do the expectations that they will find ways to overcome them and drive consistent sales growth.
read more...Advertising and Consumer Culture in China
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Chinese advertising as an industry, a discourse and profession in China’s search for modernity and cultural globalization. It compares and contrasts the advertising practices of Chinese advertising agencies and foreign advertising agencies, and Chinese brands and foreign brands, with a particular focus on the newest digital advertising practices in the post WTO era.
read more...Instant Networking: The simple way to build your business network and see results in just 6 months
Networking is something that many of us dread and try to avoid at all costs. But no longer the sole remit of sales people, it has become a vital business skill for us all. Expected to negotiate effectively through our careers, social lives and online presence, networking 24/7 has become a real challenge. Many experts believe that you need to be super confident or a brilliant presenter in order
read more...Breaking Through: Stories and Best Practices From Companies That Help Women Succeed
Breaking Through explores the mentoring relationship, and unravels its effects on women, businesses, society, and the economy. In 2010, author Martine Liautaud founded the Women Business Mentoring Initiative (WBMI) to support women entrepreneurs with the targeted advice and personalized guidance that can only come from a mentor. In late 2015, she set up the Women Initiative Foundation to broaden her action in favor of
read more...Penny Stocks For Dummies, 2nd Edition
While the majority of penny stocks are very risky, choosing the right ones can be extremely lucrative. Written by penny stock expert Peter Leeds—also known as The Penny Stock Professional—this hands-on, friendly guide takes the guesswork out of investing in penny stocks and gives you the knowledge to make smart investment choices that can yield big returns. In no time, you'll have
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