In the first quarter of 2016, SIX Swiss Exchange recorded an ETF trading turnover of CHF 25.3 billion, which equates to an increase of 5.6 billion relative to the previous quarter. This was revealed today in the latest edition of ETF Quarterly Statistics[PDF]. There were 256'378 ETF transactions carried out on SIX Swiss Exchange in the first quarter. The average transaction size was CHF 98'603, corresponding to a slight increase quarter-on-quarter. At the same time, the number of transactions below CHF 10'000 increased by over 3'200 to 113'236, which indicates a growing interest for ETFs among private investors.
read more...SIX Swiss Exchange's ETF Quarterly Statistics: 1st Quarter 2016 - This Report Provides Detailed Figures Regarding The Performance Of SIX Swiss Exchange's ETF Segment
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Thomson Reuters Reports First-Quarter 2016 Results
Thomson Reuters (TSX / NYSE: TRI) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. The company also re-affirmed its 2016 full-year outlook.
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NSD Concludes Third Independent Validation Of Its CPMI-IOSCO PFMIs Level Of Observance Performed By Thomas Murray
Thomas Murray, the specialist post-trade research, ratings and risk information firm, has provided an independent third-party view of National Settlement Depository’s (NSD’s) level of observance of the CPMI-IOSCO Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures (PFMIs). FMIs are expected to undertake regular self-assessments in order to establish their degree of observance of the PFMIs, using the Disclosure Framework and Assessment Methodology published in 2012.
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Amman Stock Exchange Hosts Board Meeting And General Assembly Of The Arab Federation Of Exchanges
The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) will host today the Board Meeting and the General Assembly of the Arab Federation of Exchanges (AFE). More than 18 Arab stock exchanges, 4 clearing, settlement and depository companies and several financial institutions will be presented in the meetings.
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CISI Increases Financial Planning Promotion Resource Appointing Campbell John Edgar MCSI And Jacqueline Lockie CFPTM Chartered FCSI
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Campbell John Edgar MCSI and past holder of the CFPTM certification, as its new Head of Financial Planning and Jacqueline Lockie CFPTM Chartered FCSI as its new Deputy Head of Financial Planning.
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April 26, 2016 - SS&Câs Global Wealth Platform Delivers Enhanced Client Service Capabilities in Latest Release
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Moscow Exchange Announces FX Market Enhancements
From 4 July 2016 Moscow Exchange will offer new opportunities and services to FX Market participants. The Exchange will expand its FX product offering, introducing new services to member firms and their clients and improve the risk management system.
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IOSCO, PIFS-Harvard Law School Launch Global Certificate Program for Regulators of Securities Markets
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and the Program on International Financial Systems at Harvard Law School (PIFS-HLS) today announced the launch of a joint Global Certificate Program for Regulators of Securities Markets. IOSCO and PIFS-HLS jointly developed a two-phase program aimed at offering IOSCO members an executive education program that is tailored to, and exclusively for, regulators of securities markets. The first phase will cover the fundamentals and intricacies of securities regulation and compliance while the second phase will examine current and future regulatory challenges and emerging issues. This new program is part of IOSCO´s ongoing capacity building efforts and is in response to the needs and growing demands for enhanced education and training of regulators of securities markets globally.
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IOSCO And PIFS-Harvard Law School Launch Global Certificate Program For Regulators Of Securities Markets
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and the Program on International Financial Systems at Harvard Law School (PIFS-HLS) today announced the launch of a joint Global Certificate Program for Regulators of Securities Markets.
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European Stability Mechanism Issues 16-Year â¬3 Billion Bond
The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) today issued a new 16-year €3 billion benchmark bond with a coupon of 1.125%, maturing on 3 May 2032, completing its funding needs for the second quarter. The total book size was in excess of €4 billion.
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Axioma Expands Asia Footprint With Japan Office And Senior Hire
Axioma, a leading provider of innovative risk management and portfolio construction solutions to financial institution, today announced the launch of their Japan office and the appointment of Kiichi Takai as senior consultant for their multi-asset class risk division. Takai will be based in Tokyo.
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Statement Of CFTC Commissioner J. Christopher Giancarlo Before The Market Risk Advisory Committee Meeting
Thank you Commissioner Bowen for convening today’s meeting and for your sponsorship of the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC). Today’s MRAC meeting will discuss two important topics: market health and portfolio compression.
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Remarks By SEC Commissioner Michael S. Piwowar At The Spring 2016 Equity Market Structure Advisory Committee Meeting
I am pleased to join you at this meeting of the Equity Market Structure Advisory Committee (the “Committee” or “MSAC”).
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Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Sharon Bowen Before The Market Risk Advisory Committee
Welcome to the first 2016 meeting of the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC). I am excited to sponsor this committee, which is composed of a broad cross-section of market participants. I would like to first thank the Chairman and Commissioner Giancarlo for being here today, and their support for the work of this committee. I would also like to extend a thank you to our MRAC members for bringing your passion and expertise to these important issues. Thank you as well to the staff of the Division of Market Oversight and Office of the Chief Economist for providing the technical support for this meeting. And last but not least, thank you to the logistical staff, who worked behind the scenes to put everything together.
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Nasdaq Launches New Quality Assurance Platform, Nasdaq Validator - New Technology Solution Is Built To Accelerate Time-To-Market With Robust Testing And Unparalleled Quality Assurance
Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ), has officially launched the Nasdaq Validator to support exchanges, clearinghouses and central securities depositories (CSDs) in reducing the cost and complexity of quality assurance (QA), and bring new functionality to market quickly and effectively. Nasdaq Validator is an API-independent testing platform offering manual and automated test tools for the capital markets industry that was created from Nasdaq’s experience in developing and delivering marketplace systems to over 100 exchange clients worldwide.
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CQG's Continuum Connects With Moscow Exchange For Equities And FX Trading
CQG, a leading software provider for global financial markets, announced today that it has expanded its connection with Moscow Exchange (MOEX), the leading exchange in Russia, to now provide equities and FX trading via CQG's API division Continuum.
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Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency: Comptroller Statement Regarding The Proposed Net Stable Funding Rule
Comptroller of the Currency Thomas J. Curry today made the following statement at a board meeting of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) on his vote approving the proposed Net Stable Funding Rule. The Comptroller also signed the proposed rule on behalf of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
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Beecher Carlsonâs Christopher Keegan Featured in Insurance Journal Cyber Article
Fallout From Travelers CGL Cyber Ruling: Insurance Buyers and Sellers Beware
Experts are cautioning both insurance buyers and sellers not to overreact to the recent federal court decision finding data breach defense coverage under a commercial general liability (CGL) policy.
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Semi - Annual Review of FTSE/ATHEX Index Series
FTSE/ATHEX Index Series Advisory Committee approved today the following changes in the composition of the FTSE/ATHEX Index Series, taking into consideration the results of the review for the period October 2015 - March 2016.
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March 2016: Decline Versus Prior Month - The Statistical Monthly Report Contains The Latest Trade And Turnover Figures For SIX Swiss Exchange
In March 2016, trading turnover of CHF 115.7 billion was generated on SIX Swiss Exchange, equating to a slight decline of5.3% versus the prior month. This is also reflected in the number of trades, which, at 4'214'975, were down by 17.4% on the figure for February 2016. In the segment equities including funds + ETPs segment turnover in March 2016 stood at CHF 92.0 billion, which equated to a month-on-month decline of 7.2%. The same trend was evident in relation to the number of transactions, which at 4'043'463 undershot the previous month's total by 17.5%.
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