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MarketAxess Announces Monthly Volume Statistics for February 2024

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

3 Open Trading share of total credit trading volume is derived by taking total Open Trading volume across all credit products where Open Trading is offered and dividing by total credit trading volume across all credit products where Open Trading is offered.

Key Points: 
  • 3 Open Trading share of total credit trading volume is derived by taking total Open Trading volume across all credit products where Open Trading is offered and dividing by total credit trading volume across all credit products where Open Trading is offered.
  • Reported MarketAxess volume in all product categories includes only fully electronic trading volume.
  • Beginning with January 2024, the Company is no longer providing Emerging Markets or Eurobonds market ADV or estimated market share.
  • The Company is currently reviewing its methodology for calculating such statistics, which historically have been derived from MarketAxess TraX data, to ensure that the statistics presented provide a complete and accurate view of the market.

Orion S.A. Announces its 2024 Annual General Meeting Date and Record Date

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Orion S.A. (NYSE:OEC), a specialty chemical company, today announced that it will hold its 2024 annual general meeting of shareholders on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 2:00 pm Central European Time at the company’s office, located at 6, Route de Trèves, L-2633 Senningerberg (Municipality of Niederanven), Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Key Points: 
  • Orion S.A. (NYSE:OEC), a specialty chemical company, today announced that it will hold its 2024 annual general meeting of shareholders on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 2:00 pm Central European Time at the company’s office, located at 6, Route de Trèves, L-2633 Senningerberg (Municipality of Niederanven), Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
  • The company also set its record date for the admission of the company’s shareholders to its annual general meeting to April 26, 2024, at 11:59 pm Central European Time.
  • The company will make it possible to attend its annual general meeting virtually and to exercise shareholder rights in advance of the meeting by means of remote communication.

Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen sign innovative Twin City Agreement in boost to UAE-China bilateral ties

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Qin Weizhong, Mayor of Shenzhen, the agreement was announced during the inaugural 'Abu Dhabi x Shenzhen Innovation Forum' ('ADSZIF') held in Shenzhen from 25 – 26 January 2024.

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  • Qin Weizhong, Mayor of Shenzhen, the agreement was announced during the inaugural 'Abu Dhabi x Shenzhen Innovation Forum' ('ADSZIF') held in Shenzhen from 25 – 26 January 2024.
  • "Abu Dhabi has its sights firmly set on being a global pioneer in sustainable and smart urban development.
  • The inaugural Abu Dhabi x Shenzhen Innovation Forum has been an overwhelming success and marks a new era for UAE-China relations.
  • "Shenzhen is delighted to sign the Twin City agreement with Abu Dhabi and looks forward to working directly with DMT to exchange ideas and collaborate on smart city strategy.

FINRA Fines Morgan Stanley $1.6 Million for Municipal Securities Violations and Related Failures

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

FINRA announced today that it has fined Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC $1.6 million for the firm’s repeated failures to timely close out failed inter-dealer municipal securities transactions and to take prompt steps to obtain physical possession or control of municipal security positions that are short more than 30 calendar days, and related supervisory failures.

Key Points: 
  • FINRA announced today that it has fined Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC $1.6 million for the firm’s repeated failures to timely close out failed inter-dealer municipal securities transactions and to take prompt steps to obtain physical possession or control of municipal security positions that are short more than 30 calendar days, and related supervisory failures.
  • This is the first disciplinary action in which FINRA has charged a firm with violating the close-out requirements of Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) Rule G-12(h) and related supervisory failures.
  • FINRA previously sanctioned Morgan Stanley for supervisory failures regarding short positions in municipal securities in 2015.
  • MSRB Rule G-12(h) requires that failed inter-dealer municipal securities transactions be canceled or closed out no later than 20 calendar days after settlement date.

HilltopSecurities Names Jason Lisec Head of Fixed Income Capital Markets

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Hilltop Securities Inc. (HilltopSecurities) has named Executive Managing Director Jason Lisec as Head of Fixed Income Capital Markets.

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  • Hilltop Securities Inc. (HilltopSecurities) has named Executive Managing Director Jason Lisec as Head of Fixed Income Capital Markets.
  • Lisec joined HilltopSecurities in 2009 and served as Co-Head of Fixed Income Capital Markets since 2020.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240207424492/en/
    “Jason has a proven record as an outstanding leader who brings clarity, decisiveness, and expertise to his roll with our Fixed Income Capital Markets division,” said Brad Winges, President and CEO of HilltopSecurities.
  • “I am excited for the opportunity to continue leading HilltopSecurities’ Fixed Income Capital Markets division as we seek opportunities to expand our capabilities and effectively serve clients across the nation,” Lisec said.

MarketAxess Announces Monthly Volume Statistics for January 2024

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Monday, February 5, 2024

2 For January 2024, the Company is highlighting the impact of single-dealer portfolio trading volume on U.S. high-grade trading volume and estimated market share, but will continue to exclude single-dealer portfolio trading activity from reported trading volume, estimated market share and the total credit FPM calculation.

Key Points: 
  • 2 For January 2024, the Company is highlighting the impact of single-dealer portfolio trading volume on U.S. high-grade trading volume and estimated market share, but will continue to exclude single-dealer portfolio trading activity from reported trading volume, estimated market share and the total credit FPM calculation.
  • 4 Open Trading share of total credit trading volume is derived by taking total Open Trading volume across all credit products where Open Trading is offered and dividing by total credit trading volume across all credit products where Open Trading is offered.
  • Reported MarketAxess volume in all product categories includes only fully electronic trading volume.
  • The Company is currently reviewing its methodology for calculating such statistics, which historically have been derived from MarketAxess TraX data, to ensure that the statistics presented provide a complete and accurate view of the market.

MarketAxess Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Starting with the first quarter of 2023, our calculation of EBITDA has been revised to adjust for interest income in addition to interest expense.

Key Points: 
  • Starting with the first quarter of 2023, our calculation of EBITDA has been revised to adjust for interest income in addition to interest expense.
  • MarketAxess trading volumes, TRACE reported volumes and MarketAxess Post-Trade processed volumes are available on the Company’s website at investor.marketaxess.com/volume .
  • These and other statements that relate to future results and events are based on MarketAxess’ current expectations.
  • More information about these and other factors affecting MarketAxess’ business and prospects is contained in MarketAxess’ periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and can be accessed at www.marketaxess.com .

MarketAxess Announces Monthly Volume Statistics for December and Fourth Quarter 2023

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Emerging markets estimated market ADV is derived by combining MarketAxess TraX emerging markets trading volume (currently estimated to represent approximately 60% of total emerging markets) and FINRA TRACE-reportable emerging markets trading volume, principally U.S. dollar denominated corporates.

Key Points: 
  • Emerging markets estimated market ADV is derived by combining MarketAxess TraX emerging markets trading volume (currently estimated to represent approximately 60% of total emerging markets) and FINRA TRACE-reportable emerging markets trading volume, principally U.S. dollar denominated corporates.
  • Reported MarketAxess volume in all product categories includes only fully electronic trading volume.
  • MarketAxess trading volumes, TRACE reported volumes and MarketAxess Post-Trade processed volumes are available on the Company’s website at investor.marketaxess.com/volume .
  • Beginning in January 2024, the new estimated market volume data will also be available on the Company’s website at investor.marketaxess.com/volume .

Reliq Health Technologies, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Directors

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Friday, December 15, 2023

First elected as a City Councillor in Barrie, in 2006, Alex continued to serve at the Municipal level of government until 2014.

Key Points: 
  • First elected as a City Councillor in Barrie, in 2006, Alex continued to serve at the Municipal level of government until 2014.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Alex and Chris as new directors,” said Brian Storseth, director of the Company.
  • Reliq Health Technologies is a rapidly growing global healthcare technology company that specializes in developing innovative Virtual Care solutions for the multi-billion dollar Healthcare market.
  • Reliq Health Technologies trades on the TSX Venture under the symbol RHT, on the OTC as RQHTF and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the WKN: A2AJTB.

Canada Carbon and the Municipality of Notre-Dame-du-Laus Announce the Creation of a Community Advisory Committee

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Notre-Dame-du-Laus, QC, Canada, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada Carbon Inc. (the "Company" or "CCB") (TSX-V: CCB), in conjunction with the Municipality of Notre-Dame-du-Laus (NDL), is pleased to announce the creation of a Community Advisory Committee (the "Committee") to support the Company's efforts in the development of the Asbury graphite mine in Notre-Dame-du-Laus.

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  • Notre-Dame-du-Laus, QC, Canada, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada Carbon Inc. (the "Company" or "CCB") (TSX-V: CCB), in conjunction with the Municipality of Notre-Dame-du-Laus (NDL), is pleased to announce the creation of a Community Advisory Committee (the "Committee") to support the Company's efforts in the development of the Asbury graphite mine in Notre-Dame-du-Laus.
  • This Committee will serve as a formal means of information exchange and follow-up between CCB and the residents of NDL.
  • The mandate of the Community Advisory Committee will be to make recommendations to Canada Carbon in order to influence the mine development process, ensure best practices, propose community-centred solutions and maximize socio-economic benefits.
  • said Ellerton Castor, Chief Executive Officer of Canada Carbon.’’
    For more information on Canada Carbon's mining activities, please visit our website at: www.canadacarbon.com .