DGCX trades 12.73mln contracts, records yearly AOI of 220,504 contracts in 2020
The best performing product in 2020 was DGCX’s AUD Futures Contract
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 05-Jan-2021
Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange
Also known as: DGCX Last updated on: 12 October 2020
DGCX brings strong close to 2020, with numerous achievements
Total volume traded - 12.73 million lots
Press Release - 05-Jan-2021DGCX selects Cigniti Technologies as strategic quality assurance service provider
Cigniti will provide the DGCX Group with quality testing on a number of marketplace solutions that will replace applications currently used by DGCX
Press Release - 10-Dec-2020DGCX G6 currencies volumes continue upward growth trajectory amidst global market volatility
There was also sustained momentum in DGCX’s Silver Futures product
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 07-Dec-2020DGCX G6 currencies volumes continue upward growth trajectory amidst global market volatility
DGCX's G6 currencies portfolio continued its strong performance from the previous month, and markedly recorded a year-to-date (Y-T-D) growth of 364% as compared to the same period last year
Press Release - 07-Dec-2020DGCX's G-6 currencies volumes on growth track
Among the G6 currency pairs, the Australian Dollar Contract was the strongest performer
TradeArabia - 07-Dec-2020Skyline University College Signs a MoU with the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange
Under this agreement, the two entities will share knowledge and provide DGCX members as well as their families the chance to pursue higher education at SUC's School of Business and School of Information Technology
Press Release - 05-Nov-2020DGCX registers strong interest in G6 currencies and silver futures in October
The portfolio recorded an impressive year-to-date, Y-T-D, volume growth of 378%
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 02-Nov-2020DGCX registers strong interest in G6 currencies and Silver futures in October
Market Participants also turned to alternative safe-haven assets last month, with the DGCX registering a spike in trading in its Silver Futures product, recording a Y-T-D volume growth of 99%, compared to the same period last year
Press Release - 02-Nov-2020UAE regulators and financial markets participate in IOSCO's World Investor Week
Being an active member of the IOSCO, the SCA was invited to take part in this week's events, which will bring together supervisory authorities representing at least 70 IOSCO member states
Press Release - 05-Oct-2020DGCX trades $75mln in new futures contracts
Currency volatility fuels uptake of newly launched products
ZAWYA - 01-Oct-2020DGCX's recently launched FX rolling futures contracts deliver significant value to market participants amidst ongoing currency volatility
Heading into the last quarter of the year, global uncertainty still looms, and we expect these unique products to continue on their strong growth trajectory
Press Release - 01-Oct-2020DGCX records spike in gold and silver futures trading in august
Last month, the DGCX saw its flagship Gold Futures product record year-to-date (YTD) volume growth of 47.64% compared to the same period last year, whilst its Silver Futures product recorded year-on-year (Y-O-Y) Average Daily Volume (ADV) growth of 281.77%.
Press Release - 01-Sep-2020Dubai's DGCX, Nasdaq technology deal set to boost region's capital markets
DGCX to access end-to-end marketplace solutions via Nasdaq Financial Framework
ZAWYA - 10-Aug-2020Nasdaq, DGCX sign landmark technology agreement
The marketplace solutions, delivered via the Nasdaq Financial Framework, include multi-asset trading and real time clearing capabilities
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 10-Aug-2020Nasdaq and Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange sign landmark technology agreement
The marketplace solutions, delivered via the Nasdaq Financial Framework, include multi-asset trading and real time clearing capabilities
Press Release - 10-Aug-2020Dubai Nasdaq, DGCX ink market technology agreement
Nasdaq will offer DGCX with integrated marketplace solutions
Mubasher - 10-Aug-2020DGCX maintains momentum into second half of the year with strong G6 currencies volumes and successful launch of new fx products
The recently launched contracts gained traction in the market as investors sought to take the advantage of the trading opportunities that they offered
Press Release - 04-Aug-2020DGCX appoints Abdullah Harmoozi as Head of Outreach & Engagement
Harmoozi brings deep expertise in markets and Islamic finance to lead DGCX's outreach programme
Press Release - 29-Jul-2020DGCX partners with AUS to foster next generation of professionals across finance sector
Through the collaboration, the DGCX will offer AUS undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in an internship program, with the core objectives of developing their skill sets, and educating them about how the DGCX operates and the important role it plays in the financial services sector in the region
Press Release - 20-Jul-2020DMCC to expand its coffee and tea centres with target to triple output and boost Dubai trade
DMCC commodity centres to be significantly expanded in line with increasing market demand and Dubai's strategic diversification
Press Release - 09-Jul-2020Investor appetite for DGCX currency products continues to grow ahead of launch of FX rolling futures contracts
British Pound and Yen Futures Contracts were the most notable performers, registering Y-O-Y Average Daily Volume (ADV) growth of 307.58% and 1010.45% respectively
Press Release - 02-Jul-2020Investor appetite for Dubai DGCX currency products continues to grow
In June, the DGCX's G6 currencies portfolio recorded year-on-year volume growth of 265.56%
Khaleej Times - 02-Jul-2020DGCX in discussions with Trading Community on potential listing of Black Pepper Futures contract
These discussions mark a significant step to strengthening ties between the UAE and India, and we are confident they will lead to further trading opportunities between the two nations in the future
Press Release - 29-Jun-2020DGCX, Albilad Capital to provide pricing data for Shari'ah Compliant gold-backed ETF
The ETF, listed on Tadawul, uses data from the DGCX’s Shari’ah Compliant Spot Gold Contract, DGSG, for its benchmark pricing
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 28-Jun-2020DGCX partners with Albilad Capital to provide pricing Data for recently launched Shari'ah Compliant gold-backed ETF
Albilad's Exchange Traded Fund has successfully listed on Tadawul using DGCX's Shari'ah Compliant Spot Gold Contract as benchmark index
Press Release - 28-Jun-2020DGCX to launch first FX Rolling Futures contracts in July
EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD perpetual contracts will offer traders greater access to international currency markets
Press Release - 24-Jun-2020DGCX meets MiFID II / MiFIR transparency criteria
The European Securities and Markets Authority has added DGCX to list of third-country trading venues that meet post-trade transparency requirements
Press Release - 14-Jun-2020Ongoing Global uncertainty sees DGCX G6 currency volumes continue upward trajectory
Increased trading activity in G6 currency portfolio comes ahead of launch of three FX Rolling Futures Contracts in July
Press Release - 01-Jun-2020Dubai DGCX to roll out more forex contracts next month
The bourse currently trades in around a dozen currency future
Khaleej Times - 23-May-2020DGCX volumes in G6 currencies surge in April amid continued global economic uncertainty
In light of continued currency volatility and varying views on the dollar as a safe haven, the DGCX last month most notably recorded a surge in trading of its G6 currency portfolio, which registered year-on-year (Y-O-Y) volume growth of 653.45%
Press Release - 02-May-2020DGCX Gold Futures trading volumes increase
Total volumes on the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange, DGCX, in March totalled 1.8mln contracts
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 01-Apr-2020DGCX Gold Futures Trading volumes increase
The DGCX last month saw its flagship Gold Futures product record year-on-year (Y-O-Y) Average Daily Volume (ADV) growth of 649.5%
Press Release - 01-Apr-2020DGCX Group response to COVID-19
DGCX continues to operate as normal across both the exchange and clearing house
Press Release - 21-Mar-2020Coronavirus impact: Investments in Dubai's DGCX spike over demand for safe assets
Year-to-date volume hits 773.6% growth, says DGCX
ZAWYA - 03-Mar-2020UAE stocks gain $1.98bln in midweek session
A total of 6086 deals worth $114.3mln were conducted over 184mln shares
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 02-Mar-2020Gold Futures Trading on DGCX spikes amidst uncertain global economic backdrop
The spike in trading is a response to a global backdrop of economic uncertainty, with investors increasingly looking towards safe-haven assets
Press Release - 02-Mar-2020Dubai DGCX gold futures trading jumps 774% year-to-date
The surge in the trading came amidst rising economic uncertainty
Mubasher - 02-Mar-2020DGCX commits to UN Women Empowerment Principles
Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) are a set of Principles offering guidance to businesses on how to promote gender equality and women's empowerment in the workplace
Press Release - 19-Feb-2020Seventh 'Global Commodity Outlook Conference' in Dubai tackles current market disruptions
Industry experts convene at Almas Tower to discuss opportunities in 2020 amidst various global headwinds
Press Release - 09-Feb-2020DGCX starts 2020 strongly, with Gold Futures registering best month of trading since July 2008
The DGCX's West Texas Intermediary (WTI) Futures also underpinned trading last month, registering M-O-M volume growth of 18.26%.
Press Release - 02-Feb-2020DGCX to hold a special trading session on Saturday February 1st on occasion of Union Budget of India
All products listed on the DGCX will be available for trading
Press Release - 26-Jan-2020DMCC to host seventh global outlook commodity conference to address market disruptions
Held under the theme 'Market Disruptions And Managing Risk In Uncertainty', GCOC will discuss current trends and changes within a range of commodities markets, identify risks and secure profitable strategies for 2020
Press Release - 26-Jan-2020350 global experts to attend commodity conference in Dubai
The forum will address the outlook on copper, lead and aluminium
TradeArabia - 26-Jan-2020Gold, commodities contracts traded on DGCX hit record levels
Dubai-based bourse says 2019 is its 'most successful year since launch'
ZAWYA - 05-Jan-2020DGCX breaks numerous records in 2019 to achieve best year since launch
Best performing product – Indian Rupee Quanto, up 109% Y-O-Y
Press Release - 05-Jan-2020DMCC and DGCX host networking event for Chinese business community in Dubai
Over 100 Chinese business leaders attend event in DMCC's Almas Tower headquarters
Press Release - 14-Dec-2019UAE at the forefront of blockchain adoption
Dubai determined to launch initiatives and strategies to create future opportunities for blockchain-based transformation
Khaleej Times - 07-Dec-2019DGCX contract volumes hit 21.85mln; rupee top asset
The best performing asset class for the month was the Indian Rupee (INR) product suite
TradeArabia - 30-Nov-2019Over 20 million contracts valued at USD 373 billion traded on the DGCX so far this year
Exchange on course to break last year's Annual Volumes record of 22.3 million contracts traded
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