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Three Swiss Banks Reach Resolutions Under US Justice Department's Swiss Bank Program - Banks Will Collectively Pay Penalties Of More Than $8.4 Million And Continue To Cooperate With Department

Date 30/07/2015

The Department of Justice announced today that PKB Privatbank AG, Falcon Private Bank AG and Credito Privato Commerciale in liquidazione SA (CPC) have reached resolutions under the department’s Swiss Bank Program.

ESMA: New Consultative Working Group For The Investor Protection And Intermediaries Standing Committee

Date 30/07/2015

Following the call for interest for the renewal of the Consultative Working Group for the Investor Protection and Intermediaries Standing Committee, ESMA today announces the composition of the new group.

BME Approves The Distribution Of A Gross €0.40 Per Share Dividend - To Be Paid On September 11

Date 30/07/2015

The Board of Directors of BME today agreed to distribute on September 11 its first interim dividend against 2015 earnings, with a value of €33.4 million, that is, a gross €0.40 per share.

Alitalia Lists €375m Debt On The Irish Stock Exchange

Date 30/07/2015

Alitalia, Italy’s leading air carrier and Europe’s 10th largest airline, has listed a €375m debt security on the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE). The notes, due 2020 with a coupon rate of 5.25%, are listed on the Main Securities Market (MSM).

BATS Files Client Suspension Rule To Expedite Action Against Customers Engaging In Layering And Spoofing - Enables The Exchange To Quickly Stop Customers Engaging In Manipulative Behavior

Date 30/07/2015

BATS Global Markets (BATS) today filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission the BATS Client Suspension Rule, which would enable the company to take swifter action to prohibit manipulative behavior, such as spoofing and layering, on the BATS Exchanges.

The TASE General Meeting Approved Arrangement Between TASE Members For Demutualization

Date 30/07/2015

The General Meeting of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) approved today (July 30, 2015) the proposed arrangement between TASE members and TASE, which will enable the execution of TASE’s demutualization. The proposed restructuring will turn TASE into a profit-seeking corporation with a single-class equity structure. Shares will be allocated to TASE’s existing members on the basis of an economic model, with certain adjustments as stipulated in an allocation table, found in the attached appendix.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Reprimands And Fines Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited HK$4.5 Million For Regulatory Breach

Date 30/07/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited (Nomura Hong Kong) HK$4.5 million for failing to report significant misconduct by a former trader in a timely manner.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin 27 July, 2015, Issue 12

Date 30/07/2015

Market Review

Last week, Shenzhen Component Index stood at 13518.5 points after adding 3.9%. SME Index edged up 3.8% to 9075.2 points. ChiNext Index advanced 4.1% to 2897.8 points. Total turnover for stocks and funds on SZSE was US$545.0 billion, or a 27.0% increase from the week before.

JPX Published An English Version Of JPX Working Papers, Vol.4 “Analysis Of High-frequency Trading At Tokyo Stock Exchange”

Date 30/07/2015

JPX Working Papers highlight research and studies on changes in the market and regulatory environment with the aim of raising competitiveness. Conducted by officers and employees of JPX, its subsidiaries, and affiliates, as well as outside researchers, JPX Working Papers are intended to draw comments widely from academia, research institutions, and other market participants and observers.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Weekly Review: July 26-30, 2015

Date 30/07/2015

• Trading on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) on the fourth week of July, was marked a mix trendin the leading share indices; 
• Further offerings in the bond market