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26.08.2015 | Den store AksjekveldenVPS will attend all “de store Aksjekveldene” this autumn and we will have a stand where we are going to present our services. You will be able to meet several of our staff who will be delighted to share their knowledge with you. Are you interested in knowing more about a VPS account? Visit us at the stand and have a chat about it. | |
17.08.2015 | Invitation to Post Trade NorwaySeveral key players in the Norwegian securities market has initiated an exciting new post-trade seminar. We have a variety of interesting and relevant topics on the programme, in the form of both lectures and panel discussions. There will also be ample opportunities for networking throughout the day and the afternoon. | |
30.06.2015 | Notification of changes to the VPO NOK RulesConsultation on changes to the VPO NOK Rules | |
19.06.2015 | 30 years concentrating on efficiency, quality and safetyOn 14 June 1985 the Act on the Norwegian Registry of Securities was adopted and VPS in Norway was a fact. The main purpose of the new VPS system was to simplify the entire bureaucratic process of buying and selling securities and Norwegian authorities had for some time wanted to introduce a paperless system. As a result, Norway and VPS, as the first in the world, introduced mandatory transition to a completely electronic securities depository. | |
17.06.2015 | VPS Accounts terminated by Storebrand Bank ASAVPS has been informed that Storebrand Bank ASA (Storebrand) plans to terminate its activities as a VPS account operator. Storebrand has notified some of its customers holding VPS accounts that they must transfer the holdings on their accounts to another account operator within 4 June 2015. | |
16.01.2015 | Read our newsletterWe would like to share our news with you and provide useful information on what is happening in the securities market, in the daily business here at VPS and with respect to the VPS renewal program. We aim at sending you newsletters on a regular basis. | |
07.11.2014 | VPS enters into an agreement with Percival for a new core systemVerdipapirsentralen ASA (VPS) has entered into an agreement with the software company Percival CSD Partners AS for the replacement of its core systems for securities registration and settlement. Percival is a specialist in software for central securities depositories. | |
05.11.2014 | We are launching our new websiteVPS has launched a new website with a new design, menu structure and front page. The pages function for all types of PCs, tablets and mobile devices thanks to the use of responsive web design. | |
28.10.2014 | Share Savings – a new service delivered by VPSTo make it easier to save regularly in individual shares, VPS has launched a new service - Share Savings. An investor can establish up to three savings programmes with up to five individual shares in each programme. The investor will receive an e-mail confirmation when establishing, modifying or terminating a savings programme. Share Savings will be available through the provider's internet bank or website. | |
28.10.2014 | VPS will be present at this year’s StorAksjekveldAksjeNorge, in cooperation with the Oslo Børs VPS group, kindly invites you to attend this autumn’s most important event for private investors, StorAksjekvelden 2014. The event that took place in Oslo on 27 October had a record attendance. Take the opportunity to meet us in the November upcoming events in Bergen or Stavanger where you i.a. can learn more about VPS’s'new product, Share Savings. | |
07.10.2014 | Shorter settlement cycle as of 6 OctoberVPS has reduced the available time for registration of transactions from three to two days. | |
19.09.2014 | Change in the distribution of investor messagesFrom 19 September 2014 VPS will introduce electronic distribution of investor messages as a default. Thereafter, the messages will be made available in your e-mail box in VPS Client Services, and you will receive an e-mail each time a new message has been produced. | |
19.09.2014 | Do you wish to receive investor messages by post instead of electronically?From 19 September 2014 onwards the default distribution method of investor messages from VPS will be electronic. From this day forth, notification of new investor messages in VPS Client Services will be sent by e-mail. | |
15.07.2014 | CPSS-IOSCO PrinciplesVPS has recently delivered a self assessment report in relation to the CPSS-IOSCO Principles for financial market infrastructures. The report ascertains that VPS is adequately compliant with the principles. | |
30.06.2014 | New appearance for VPS Client ServicesVPS Client Services will gradually be renewed during 2014. New screens were already available on 11 June. The new version of VPS Client Services offers new user experiences with improved graphics, yield calculations, responsive design and more historic data. Additionally, you will get access to more market data than ever before. | |
21.05.2014 | Introduction of T+2 Standard Settlement PeriodMost transactions through Oslo Børs are currently settled at T+3, meaning that the involved parties are delivered cash and traded instruments three business days after the deal has been executed. The exception is traded certificates, which are settled at T+2 today. | |
13.05.2014 | VPS hosts the ECSDA annual general meeting in OsloOn 16 May, VPS will host the annual general meeting of the ECSDA (the European Central Securities Depositories Association). More than 20 member countries will be represented. | |
10.04.2014 | Information regarding the OpenSSL Heartbleed BugVPS has reviewed its products and services following the media coverage of the recently disclosed Heartbleed bug. This review indicates that none of VPS’ products or services are affected by the disclosed OpenSSL security breach. | |
19.03.2014 | New central counterparty (CCP) in the Norwegian marketCash equities traded on Oslo Børs and Oslo Axess are now available for clearing through LCH.Clearnet (LCH). As of Wednesday 19 March 2014, there will be two CCPs operating in the Norwegian market. LCH is starting up as a CCP in addition to Oslo Clearing who introduced clearing of cash equities in the Norwegian market back in 2010. | |
13.02.2014 | Clearstream and VPS to cooperate on a collateral management solution for NorwayThe Norwegian CSD will explore the usage of Clearstream’s Liquidity Hub GO (Global Outsourcing) service. A white-labelled solution will enable VPS to offer sophisticated collateral management services as underlying assets remain in Norway. Norway is the first Scandinavian market to leverage on Clearstream’s global collateral management offering. |