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MNI Launches China Auto Purchase Sentiment Survey - Comprehensive Data Exploring Consumers’ Attitudes Toward The Car Market

Date 23/04/2015

MNI Indicators today launched a new set of independent monthly indicators designed to track Chinese consumers’ attitudes toward the automotive market.

New Findings Provide First Market Snapshot Of New Zealand’s Financial Advisers

Date 23/04/2015

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has today published results from its first questionnaire of Authorised Financial Advisers (AFAs) in New Zealand. The report provides insights into the shape and practices of this sector of the financial advice industry.

Securities And Futures IT Testing Center Settles In Dalian Commodity Exchange

Date 23/04/2015

The domestic securities and futures information technology has got a standardized and professional testing platform.

Announcement On Distribution Of The Amendments To Hot-Rolled Coil Contract Specifications Of The Shanghai Futures Exchange

Date 23/04/2015

In oder to carry out the spirits rasied from the national securities and futures regulatory meeting, promote futures market’s function, better serve the real ecomony, and meet the needs of investors, the Exchange hereby makes amendments to the Hot-rolled Coil Contract Specifications of the Shanghai Futures Exchange. The amended Hot-rolled Coil Contract Specifications of the Shanghai Futures Exchange is reviewed and adopted at the interim meeting of the2nd  Board of Directors of the Exchange and reported to the China Securities Regulatory Commission.

NZX Welcomes NZMDT Annual Report

Date 22/04/2015

NZX welcomes the NZ Markets Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) Annual Report published today which includes analysis of cases heard and decisions made by the Tribunal in 2014, and a summary of matters considered by the Special Division of the Tribunal.

CME Group Statement: Navinder Singh Sarao Case

Date 22/04/2015

CME Group today released the following statement in response to the Navinder Singh Sarao case:

Nothing is more important to CME Group than the integrity of our marketplace.  Following the Flash Crash on May 6, 2010, together with other regulators, we did a thorough analysis of all activity in our markets during the Flash Crash, and concluded - along with regulators - that the Flash Crash was not caused by the futures market.  If new information has come to light, we look forward to reviewing it with the Commission.  We fully support the CFTC's actions to prosecute those who attempt to engage in fraud or manipulation.  We are prohibited by law from releasing information about any individual's trading behavior, including Mr. Sarao's, so we are unable to comment further at this time. 

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 22/04/2015

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available.

Testimony Of US Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew Before The House Committee On Ways And Means

Date 22/04/2015

Chairman Ryan and Ranking Member Levin, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015.  Bolstering global economic growth and stability remains a priority of the United States, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury has been working hard over the last six years to achieve a high-standard trade and investment agenda that raises income and spurs growth.

ISDA: Over 50% Of IRD And 70% Of CDS Indices Traded On SEFs During Q1 2015

Date 22/04/2015

More than half of interest rate derivatives (IRD) and over 70% of credit default swap (CDS) index average daily notional volumes were traded on swap execution facilities (SEFs) in the first quarter of 2015, according to a review of trading volumes published today by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA).

Comment By Dr. Roman Kozhan, Warwick Business School, Associate Professor Of Finance On A UK Trader Being Charged For Allegedly Contributing To The Flash Crash

Date 22/04/2015

Commenting on a UK trader being charged for allegedly contributing to the Flash Crash, Dr. Roman Kozhan, of Warwick Business School, Associate Professor of Finance and researches high frequency trading said: "We know that the flash crash was provoked by a large fundamental trader who initiated a large sell order of E-Mini futures contracts in order to hedge an existing long equity position. This resulted in a large price pressure that was amplified by high frequency trading, which also transmitted this effect to other equity products."