Category: Financial Services

Euronext
November 06, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Euronext releases steady October volumes report

Euronext, the pan-European exchange in the Eurozone, has announced trading volumes for October 2017. Cash Trading In October 2017, the average daily transaction value on the Euronext cash order book stood at €7,172 million, up +13.3% compared to October 2016 and down -1.7% from the previous month. The average daily transaction value on ETFs was…

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November 06, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

China and Australia to cooperate on fintech

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced that they have entered into an agreement to promote innovation in financial services in their respective markets. The Information Sharing Co-operation Agreement further underlines the significance of the broader Australia-China trade and investment relationship. China is Australia's largest two-way trading partner…

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asic charges
November 06, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Former stockbroker sentenced for dishonest use of clients funds

Mr Lewis Anthony Wright Fellowes, a former strockbroker from Perth, Western Australia, has been sentenced in the Brisbane District Court on dishonesty charges brought by ASIC, the Australian regulator informed earlier today. He had earlier pleaded guilty to one charge of dishonestly using his position with the intention of directly gaining an advantage for someone…

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Melbourne Cup Day betting scams
November 06, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Australia consumer watchdog warns of sports investment and betting scams on Melbourne Cup Day

Australia's consumer watchdog Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a warning for 'Punters' to watch out for betting and sports investment scams which falsely promise high odds and big returns on the annual Melbourne Cup Day. Melbourne Cup Day is Australia’s best known horse racing event, held on the first Tuesday of November every…

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French AMF warns against unauthorized companies proposing atypical investments
November 03, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

French AMF consults on changes to its General Regulation in preparation for MiFID II

The French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) announced that it is holding a public consultation on changes to Books III and V of its General Regulation, which deal with investment services providers and market infrastructures respectively. This marks the final stage before implementation of the new framework for markets in financial instruments on 3 January…

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November 03, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

TMX Group releases steady October trading statistics

TMX Group Limited (TSX:X) today announced October 2017 trading statistics for its marketplaces – Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange (Alpha), Montréal Exchange (MX) and NGX. All TMX Equities Marketplaces volumes were up 3% compared to previous month. Toronto Stock Exchange volume was slightly down MoM. TSX Venture Exchange volumes went up…

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November 03, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Russia’s En+ Group lists on London Stock Exchange

London Stock Exchange announced that it today welcomes En+ Group, an international vertically integrated aluminium and power producer with core assets located in Russia, to its Main Market. The company raised $1.5 billion from the sale of new and existing shares to international investors, valuing the company at $8 billion. En+ Group is the largest…

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November 03, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

SIX Swiss Exchange's trading turnover increases in October

The good autumn weather in Switzerland last month was mirrored in trading activity on SIX Swiss Exchange. In October, SIX Swiss Exchange posted increased trading turnover and transaction volumes across all trading segments. Trading turnover has risen significantly in the year to date, up 8.0% at CHF 1,129.7 billion. The increase was reflected in the…

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