Valentina Kirilova
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Experienced independent writer and journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the global online trading sector.
December 02, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns on Kojima Ventures firm

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the firm Kojima Ventures. Kojima Ventures is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated activities which…

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December 02, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

Lloyds launches International Trade Portal for British companies

Lloyds Bank has opened an online portal to help UK companies expand their business to overseas markets. The International Trade Portal provides firms with a host of information on overseas markets, including listings of suppliers and buyers, rules and regulations, public or private tender opportunities, market reports and relevant trade shows, sanctions screening, shipping costs…

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CME Group record
December 02, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

CME sees record overall volumes in November, FX up 28% MoM

International derivatives marketplace CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) has announced that November 2016 average daily volume (ADV) reached a record 20.9 million contracts per day, up 52% from November 2015, FX up 28% MoM. CME Group November 2016 options volume averaged 4.3 million contracts per day, up 63% versus November 2015, with electronic options averaging…

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Moscow Exchange MOEX
December 02, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

Moscow Exchange reports 28.3% YoY increase in November's total trading volumes

Moscow Exchange (ticker: MOEX) announced trading volumes for November 2016 and its total trading volumes increased by 28.3% YoY to RUB 73.7 trillion. Turnover grew across all Moscow Exchange major markets: Money Market (+75.7%), Bond Market (+43.6%), Equity Market (+11.7%), FX Market (+8.4%) and Derivatives Market (+6.5%). Equity and Bond Market Total trading volumes on…

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December 02, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns on Miyake Gould Mergers and Acquisitions firm

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the firm Miyake Gould Mergers and Acquisitions. Miyake Gould Mergers and Acquisitions is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is…

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December 02, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

PEGAS registers strong spot volumes in November

PEGAS, the pan-European gas trading platform operated by Powernext, registered a total volume of 144.6 TWh in November 2016 which represents an increase of 12% compared to the previous year (129.3 TWh), supported by a strong spot market. Spot Markets Spot trading volumes in November reached 62.3 TWh , representing an increase of 36% compared…

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Shenzhen Stock Exchange
December 02, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

Shenzhen Stock Exchange introduces online "Easy IR" instant translation

To match up with Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock-Connect, Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) has introduced "Instant Translation", an English translation function, on its "Easy IR" (an Internet-based interactive investor relations service). This enables a convenient means for foreign investors to know about companies listed in Shenzhen market and further perfects the foreign investor service system of SZSE. At…

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December 02, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

SFC and FINMA sign agreement on Switzerland-Hong Kong Mutual Recognition of Funds

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Switzerland-Hong Kong Mutual Recognition of Funds and Asset Managers (MoU), which will allow eligible Swiss and Hong Kong public funds to be distributed in each other’s market through a streamlined vetting process. The MoU…

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