china
October 27, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Calypso Technology partners with Kmerit to set up a Center of Excellence in China

Calypso Technology, Inc., the global standard for treasury and capital markets software, announced today its partnership with Kmerit, an established Chinese system reseller and implementation service provider. Through this partnership, Calypso will continue its rapid expansion in China. To support the growing demand of clients in China, Calypso and Kmerit are expected to set up…

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Japan economy CFI Markets
October 27, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Does Excess Liquidity Pose a Threat to Japan’s Economy?

The following article was written by Reem Aboul Hosn, Research and Market Analyst Officer at CFI Markets Ltd. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's recollected two-thirds majority in the lower house of the parliament in Sunday's election, as reported by Reuters, paving the way for more ultra-easy monetary policy. The victory, has sent Tokyo Stock Exchange to…

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DFSA
October 27, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Former NAB adviser fined $1,000 for forging documents

Mr Shane Thompson, of New Gisborne, Victoria, has pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court to two charges that he forged and submitted financial planning documents for his own personal gain, ASIC informed earlier today. The charges, brought by ASIC, allege that between 27 December 2012 and 1 March 2013, Mr Thompson completed 22 false…

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October 27, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

TMX Group announces agreement with ICE to acquire Trayport and sell NGX

Canada's premier exchange group moves to accelerate growth as a global data and analytics solutions provider with planned addition of European pre-trade energy platform, and announces analyst conference call to discuss TMX Group Limited (TSX:X) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire London-based Trayport Holdings Limited, and its U.S.-based affiliate, Trayport Inc.…

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fca cftc regulation
October 27, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA statement on MiFID II inducements and research

The FCA informed that it welcomes the announcements made yesterday by the European Commission and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) in relation to the MiFID II inducements and research reforms and their interaction with US regulation. Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive Officer at the FCA, said: I am grateful for the constructive conversations…

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Deutsche Börse revenues
October 27, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Deutsche Börse Group reports solid results for Q3 2017

Deutsche Börse AG published its results for the third quarter of 2017 on Thursday, indicating that: Net revenue of €576 million (+3%) Adjusted EBITDA of €333 million (+5%) Adjusted net income for the period at €198 million (+4%) Carsten Kengeter has informed earlier the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Börse AG (DBAG) that he would like…

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October 27, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

John Horkan appointed LCH Group Chief Operating Officer

LCH, the global clearing house, today announced that John Horkan has been appointed as LCH Group Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. He assumes this role in addition to his current responsibilities as LCH Head of North America. John Horkan will continue to be based in New York reporting to Daniel Maguire, Chief Executive Officer…

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October 27, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Thomson Reuters Elite launches new 3E Data Insights

3E Data Insights and new version of 3E Workspace expand cloud-enabled business management operations for Elite customers Law firm business leaders can now spot trends as they happen, view forecasting and advanced analytics for fee earners and managers, and create interactive reports and dashboards using any internet-enabled device, with 3E Data Insights from Thomson Reuters (NYSE:TRI) Elite.…

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