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GBST Welcomes Seasoned Pro To Head Its Capital Markets UK Team - Ian Jack Appointed CEO Of GBST Capital Markets UK

Date 14/09/2015

GBST, a leading global provider of securities transaction and fund administration software for the financial services industry, today announced that Ian Jack has joined the company as CEO for its Capital Markets business in the UK.

As Part Of Its Role In Combating Money Laundering In Accordance With International Standards - UAE's Securities And Commodities Authority Forces Electronic Connection With Central Bank Of The UAE On Brokerage Companies

Date 14/09/2015

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) forced UAE-based securities and commodities brokerage companies to work on activating electronic connection with the Anti-Money Laundering and Suspicious Cases Unit of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).

Japan Exchange Group: Celebrating 30 Years Of 10-Year JGB Futures

Date 14/09/2015

Since the launch of 10-year JGB futures on the TSE market 30 years ago on October 19, 1985, we have seen steady demand for JGB derivatives with the launch of 10-year JGB futures options, 20-year JGB futures, 5-year JGB futures, and mini-10year JGB futures.

The Saudi Stock Exchange Announces The Publication Of The Weekly Stock Market Ownership And Trading Activity Report (By Nationality And Investor Type)

Date 13/09/2015

The total value of shares traded for the week ending 10 September 2015 amounted to SAR 27.63 billion, increasing by 4.40% over the previous week; while total stock market capitalization reached SAR 1,728.97 billion at the end of this period, increasing by 4.00% over the previous week. 

Qatar Stock Exchange: QE Index, QE Al Rayan Islamic Index And QE All Share Constituents October 1st 2015

Date 13/09/2015

Nasdaq Dubai: Indonesia Celebrates Listing Of Largest Sovereign Sukuk Issuance In Dubai, Underlining The Emirate’s Global Lead In Sukuk Listings - Al Gergawi: The Listing Of AED 22 Billion Of Sukuk By The Largest Muslim Country Is A Milestone In Dubai’s Drive To Become The Capital Of The Islamic Economy Globally - Indonesia Celebrates Listing Of Largest Sovereign Sukuk Issuance In Dubai, Underlining The Emirate’s Global Lead In Sukuk Listings At AED 135 Billion (USD 36.7 Billion)

Date 13/09/2015

• Indonesian Minister of Finance: Indonesia is a leading sovereign Sukuk issuer globally and the listings will further strengthen our relations with UAE and Middle East
• Listings underline importance of Sukuk as global sovereign financial tool for investment and development and strengthen confidence in Islamic finance regulatory environment in Dubai and UAE 

Follow-Up Announcement From The Saudi Stock Exchange Regarding The “Go-Live” Date Of The New X-Stream INET Trading Platform

Date 13/09/2015

Following the Saudi Stock Exchange’s announcement dated Sunday 6th September, 2015, relating to the “Go-Live” date for the new X-stream INET trading platform on Sunday 13th September 2015, the Saudi Stock Exchange would like to take this opportunity to remind all of its valued stakeholders that due to the migration to the new platform, all outstanding/unexecuted orders will be cancelled as at the end of today’s trading session at 3:30 pm. The new platform will be deployed and will begin accepting new orders at 10:00 am on Sunday, 13th September, 2015.

Qatar Upgraded By Global Index Provider FTSE Russell To Secondary Emerging Markets

Date 13/09/2015

As part of its 2015 Country Classification review, on Friday evening FTSE announced Qatar was to be upgraded from Frontier to Secondary Emerging within the FTSE Global Equity Index Series. The upgrade will be implemented over two equal tranches in September 2016 and March 2017

EBA Includes Bank Of Albania In EU Supervisory Colleges

Date 12/09/2015

The European Banking Authority (EBA) added the Albanian banking supervisor to the list of non-EU or third country supervisory authorities participating in EU banking supervisory colleges. The decision was based on the assessment of the confidentiality regime of Bank of Albania, which was deemed equivalent to the EU confidentiality regime, and follows the prescriptions in the Capital Requirements Directive (CRDIV) on participants in EU colleges of banking supervisors.

BATS 1000 Index Up 1.7% This Week

Date 12/09/2015

BATS Global Markets (BATS), a leading operator of exchanges and services for financial markets globally, reports the BATS 1000® Index (Ticker: BATSK) advanced 356.88 points on the week to close at 21,262.00, up 1.7% over last week’s close.