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SIX Swiss Exchange extends technology contract with Nasdaq

International Finance DeskOctober 31, 2016

by International Finance DeskOctober 31, 2016

It will leverage Nasdaq’s trading, market surveillance and pre-trade risk management technologies October 31, 2016: Nasdaq and Six Swiss Exchange announced the extension of their current technology contract, which includes X-stream INET Trading technology for all SIX markets, including equities, ETFs, structured products, funds and fixed income, as well as SMARTS Market Surveillance and Nasdaq Pre-Trade...

Economy

Brexit: Sterling appears more vulnerable than any other major currency

International Finance DeskOctober 27, 2016

by International Finance DeskOctober 27, 2016

Its value in foreign exchange markets is reliant on purchase of UK financial assets by overseas investors Don Smith October 27, 2016: Despite a run of better than expected UK economic data since the Brexit vote – including 0.7% second-quarter expansion, beating estimates – financial markets are increasingly concerned about the outlook for the country’s...

Economy

Oil price down cycle ‘nearing end’: Saudi minister

International Finance DeskOctober 26, 2016

by International Finance DeskOctober 26, 2016

“Market fundamentals, in terms of supply and demand, have begun to improve” IFM Correspondent October 26, 2016: Speaking at the World Energy Congress in Istanbul, Turkey, Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said that as market fundamentals improve, the current down cycle of crude prices is close to an end. Oil prices are currently hovering...

Fintech

Shanghai Futures Exchange launches market surveillance platform

International Finance DeskOctober 19, 2016

by International Finance DeskOctober 19, 2016

It is powered by SMARTS, which is Nasdaq’s flagship surveillance solution October 19, 2016: Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) has officially announced that Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), one of the world’s largest futures markets, has launched a new market surveillance platform powered by SMARTS, Nasdaq’s flagship surveillance solution. “We are truly honoured to be working with Shanghai...

Economy

China to be world’s first trillion dollar aviation market

International Finance DeskSeptember 28, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 28, 2016

Airbus and Boeing are best placed to take advantage of this growth Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya September 28, 2016: Slowing economy and tough government regulations notwithstanding, China is all set to become the world’s first trillion dollar aviation market by 2035. According to manufacturers Airbus and Boeing, the Chinese aviation market looks one of the most promising...

Fintech

Asian firms more vulnerable to cyber attacks

International Finance DeskSeptember 13, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 13, 2016

Security market in Asia is less than 50% of that in US and Canada Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya September 13, 2016: Asian firms are more vulnerable to cyber attacks than their Western counterparts, says a recent report. The findings by Mandiant Consulting, a FireEye company, states that APAC firms are frequently underprepared to identify and respond...

Economy

Saudi, Russia to work together on oil prices

International Finance DeskSeptember 5, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 5, 2016

Price of oil jumps 5% September 6, 2016: The price of oil jumped by 5% after Russia and Saudi Arabia discussed ways to stabilise oil prices on the sidelines of the G20 summit in China. Both countries said they will not act immediately but could limit output in the future. The joint statement was signed...

Fintech

Nasdaq extends contract with BM&FBOVESPA

International Finance DeskAugust 19, 2016

by International Finance DeskAugust 19, 2016

The exchange groups renew their partnership to continue fighting market abuse in the Brazilian market August 19, 2016: Nasdaq announced the extension of their contract regarding BM&FBOVESPA’s – the largest stock exchange in Latin America – use of the SMARTS Market Surveillance platform across Brazil’s equities, commodities and futures markets. Nasdaq has been working with...

Economy

Indian aviation market to be third largest by 2020

International Finance DeskJune 8, 2016

by International Finance DeskJune 8, 2016

Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya Main drivers for now are low fuel price, expanding middle class and high GDP growth June 8, 2016: The Indian aviation market is flying high. It is set to become the third largest in the world by 2020. With 81 million trips, the domestic market grew at about 19% during the 12...

Finance Wealth Management

Is Osborne right on Brexit and property?

International Finance DeskMay 11, 2016

by International Finance DeskMay 11, 2016

Chancellor of the Exchequer said that property prices will be significantly dampened by a UK vote to leave Naomi Heaton May 11, 2016: With the UK’s EU referendum fast approaching, questions are inevitably circulating about how the build-up and outcome will impact property prices and the future of the UK and London market. Indeed, in...