Highlights from ISE activities for six special charities during 2014
In 2014 we committed to support and raise awareness for six charities - CASA, Irish Cancer Society, Cystinosis Foundation Ireland, Peter McVerry Trust, Pieta House, ALONE.
Two new commercial mortgage backed securities list on the ISE
Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley list new commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) on the Irish Stock Exchange
Ethiopia joins other African nations in listing its first bond on MSM
Ethiopia has listed its first sovereign bond on the ISE’s Main Securities Market. The US$1bn bond follows debt listings from a number of African nations in Ireland.
Monthly market statistics for November 2014
Statistics for November and ytd 2014 on ISEQ performance, market capitalisation, equities and government bonds - trade numbers and turnover, new debt and fund listings.
ISE offers discount of 33% on LEI bulk orders of 10 or more codes
The cost of buying 10 or more legal entity identifiers (LEIs) is reduced to €120 per LEI on www.isedirect.ie. The new charge for bulk renewals is €87. Prices ex VAT.
US-based Fannie Mae lists $1,449m notes on the ISE’s GEM market
Fannie Mae, the leading residential mortgage provider in the USA’s secondary market, lists US$1,449m bond notes on the ISE’s Global Exchange Market (GEM)
Denmark’s Saxo Bank lists €42.5m perpetual bond on ISE’s GEM market
Saxo Bank, the Denmark-based multi-asset brokerage and bank, lists €42.5m perpetual bond on the ISE’s Global Exchange Market (GEM)
Daily disclosure requirement for actively managed ETFs removed
The ISE has removed the requirement for daily disclosure of portfolio details for actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs). This change came into effect November 18.
ISE reduces clearing fees in the Irish market by 50%
The ISE reduces clearing fees for order book trades in Irish equities and ETFs from 3 December, benefiting trading member firms and investors
Deirdre Somers talks about leadership to Executive MBA students in UCC
ISE CEO Deirdre Somers returns to her alma mater University College Cork to deliver a guest lecture on leadership to students of UCC’s Executive MBA programme
Winners of the 2014 Published Accounts Awards announced
The winners of the ISE sponsored Published Accounts Awards 2014 were announced today. The awards reward companies who seek excellence in financial reporting in Ireland.
ISE signs Memorandum of Understanding with Shanghai Stock Exchange
The ISE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Shanghai Stock Exchange, with the aim of developing a business relationship between the exchanges.
ISE Fund Hub launches on www.isefundhub.com
The Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) today launches the ISE Fund Hub, www.isefundhub.com, a new web based information portal for ISE-listed funds
BSkyB lists debt securities worth US$2bn on the ISE
BSkyB, the leading home entertainment and communications business in the UK and Ireland, has listed two debt securities of US$750m and US$1.25bn on the ISE’s GEM market.
Monthly market statistics for October 2014
Statistics for October and ytd 2014 on ISEQ performance, market capitalisation, equities and government bonds - trade numbers and turnover, new debt and fund listings.
The ISE’s importance to aviation finance highlighted in Airfinance Annual 2014/15
Joe Gill, Director of Corporate Broking, Goodbody Stockbrokers, writes in the Airfinance Annual 2014/15 how demand for aircraft is growing strongly.
Companies shortlisted for Published Accounts Awards 2014 are announced
The Chartered Accounts Ireland Leinster society has today published the shortlist of companies nominated for the Published Accounts Awards for 2014. The winners of the ISE-sponsored awards will be announced on 20 November 2014.
ISE CEO discusses “exchanges serving the real economy” at the 2014 WFE General Assembly
Deirdre Somers, ISE CEO, is attending the World Federation of Exchange’s 2014 General Assembly in Seoul Korea, where she is moderating a panel on “exchanges serving the real economy”.
Wisdomtree lists its first UCITS ETFs in Europe on the ISE
Wisdomtree has listed its first UCITS exchange traded funds (ETFs) in Europe on the ISE. The four ETFs are listed on the Main Securities Market and traded in London. Wisdomtree is the eight largest exchange-traded product (ETP) provider in the world.
Indecon publishes report on the economic impact of Ireland’s stock market and securities industry
The Indecon report finds that a local stock market and securities industry directly supports 2,100 jobs in Ireland and is worth €207m each year to the Irish economy.
Trading calendar for 2015 and year end 2014
The Irish Stock Exchange's trading and settlement calendar for equity and Irish Government bonds for 2015 and year end 2014.
Record trading volumes reported in Q3 2014
Trading levels on the ISE continue to grow according to the Q3 2014 statistics. Trade numbers were 3.3m for the first 9 months of the year, up 31% on the same period in 2013.
Fosun, the Chinese insurance conglomerate, lists first debt in Europe
Fosun International, the largest privately owned conglomerate in mainland China, lists its first debt security in Europe on the ISE through Xingtao Assets raising €500m.
First week of new settlement regime a success
The ISE has transitioned successfully from T+3 to T+2 settlement for trading in shares and Irish Government securities. The move, part of an EU wide initiative, benefits companies and investors.
Revised UK corporate governance code for ISE listed companies
A revised UK corporate governance code published by the FRC applies to listed companies on the Irish Stock Exchange with reporting periods starting from 1 October 2014.
Monthly market statistics for September 2014
Statistics for September and ytd 2014 on ISEQ performance, market capitalisation, equities and government bonds - trade numbers and turnover, new debt and fund listings.
New ISE website focuses on global customer base
Our new website provides a great online experience for our global customer base. The mobile and tablet friendly site is designed around customer needs and online habits.
ISE reports strong growth in trading volumes in H1 2014
The strong demand for Irish shares during 2013 continued into H1 2014, according to new statistics published today by the ISE. The number of trades, 2.2m, was an increase of 32% on the same period in 2013.
ISE reports 15% increase in pre-tax profits for 2013
The ISE has reported pre-tax profits of €7.2m for 2013, a 15% increase on 2012 (2012: €6.3m). Revenues were 12% higher at €22.9m (2012: €20.4m).
