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Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Proposes Changes To Financial Resources Rules

Date 17/07/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today released a consultation paper on proposed changes to the Securities and Futures (Financial Resources) Rules (FRR) relating to capital and other prudential requirements for licensed corporations engaged in over-the-counter derivatives (Note 1) activity. The consultation paper also proposes certain changes to non-over-the-counter derivatives-related FRR requirements. The three-month consultation ends on 16 October 2015.

ACER Launches Public Consultation On The Incremental Capacity Proposal And Further NC CAM Amendments

Date 17/07/2015

From 17 July to 31 August 2015, the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) is running a public consultation on suggested amendments to the Network Code on Capacity Allocation Mechanisms (Commission Regulation (EU) No 984/2013, hereinafter "NC CAM"), including the revised ENTSOG proposal for Incremental Capacity allocation and a change of the default auction calendar.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: New Event Synopsis: Mainland-Hong Kong Mutual Recognition Of Funds Symposium

Date 17/07/2015

A synopsis entitled "Mainland-Hong Kong Mutual Recognition of Funds Symposium" was posted on the SFC website today.

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Trading Report, 17 July, 2015

Date 17/07/2015

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exchange's weekly trading report for the week ending 17 July, 2015.

Martin Wheatley To Stand Down As Chief Executive Of The UK Financial Conduct Authority

Date 17/07/2015

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today announced that Martin Wheatley is to stand down as Chief Executive with effect from September 12 2015.

Ned Davis Research Group Appoints New Global Head Of Sales

Date 17/07/2015

Ned Davis Research Group (NDRG), an independent, global, institutional, financial research firm announced today that Charles McTiernan has joined the firm as Head of Global Sales. In his new role, Mr. McTiernan will report to Matthias Paul, CEO.

UBS MTF Trading Notice N9 2015 - Changes To FIX Timestamps

Date 17/07/2015

Eurogroup Launching New Talks With Greece

Date 17/07/2015

Eurozone finance ministers approved the launch of formal talks with Greece yesterday on a new 3-year bailout deal, after the Greek Parliament passed the omnibus bill of reforms set as the condition to open the negotiations. In their statement, Euro zone finance ministers agreed in principle yesterday to start negotiations with Greece on a new, 3-year ESM stability support agreement. According to the statement, "the Eurogroup welcomes the adoption by the Greek Parliament of all the commitments specified in the Euro Summit statement of 12 July."

Euroclear Half Year 2015 Operating Performance - Increased Client Activity Levels And Favourable Market Conditions Support Robust First Half Operating Results

Date 17/07/2015

The Euroclear group reports a robust operating performance for the first half of 2015, benefitting from increased client activity across all business lines and favourable market conditions during the period.  A record high of EUR 28 trillion client assets held in safekeeping reinforces Euroclear’s position as the industry’s trusted provider of open post-trade infrastructure, market safety and operating efficiency.   

FTSE Russell Confirms Compliance With IOSCO Principles - Update

Date 17/07/2015

• Declaration embraces and endorses IOSCO framework set forth in July 2013
• Statement underpins FTSE Russell’s strong governance, product quality and accountability