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Date 15/04/2015

DFSA Fines Deutsche Bank AG For Serious Breaches

Date 15/04/2015

The Dubai Financial Services Authority ("DFSA"), announced today, that it has fined the DIFC branch of Deutsche Bank AG ("DBDIFC"), USD $8,400,000 (AED 30,849,000) for serious contraventions.

ESMA Updates Data On Performance Of Credit Rating Agencies

Date 15/04/2015

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its latest set of semi-annual statistical data on the performance of credit ratings, including transition matrices and default rates.

FTSE Strengthens Global ESG Offering With Three Management Appointments

Date 15/04/2015

• New regional heads of ESG Asia Pacific and Americas
• John Jarrett appointed to head global ESG research
• Further strengthens FTSE’s global footprint and reach

Dalian Commodity Exchange: Notice Of Adjusting The Tick Size Of Coke, Coking Coal And Iron Ore Futures Contracts

Date 15/04/2015

After the approval of the DCE Board of Directors and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the tick size of coke, coking coal and iron ore futures contracts are adjusted to RMB 0.5 per ton from RMB 1 per ton, in a bid to adapt to the market needs. It hereby releases the amendments to the relevant contracts, which shall come into force on 21:00 on April 17, 2015.

Qatar Central Securities Depository Rases Foreign Ownership Percentage Of Doha Bank To 49%

Date 15/04/2015

Qatar Central Securities Depository (QCSD) announced that it had amended the foreign ownership percentage in the shares of the Doha Bank to become 49% of the bank''''s capital, as of the end of today''''s trading session Wednesday, April 15th 2015.

Singapore Exchange Response To Monetary Authority of Singapore Query In Relation To Reports On Market Rumour On A Possible Stock Trading Link

Date 15/04/2015

In response to a query from our regulator, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, on 15 April 2015, Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) wishes to make a clarification on market rumours in news reports including The Straits Times on 14 April 2015 and The Business Times on 15 April 2015, about a potential stock trading link with SGX along the lines of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect.  SGX is not currently in the process of establishing such a link, but remains open to future collaborations which benefit our partners and shareholders. SGX will notify the market of any material developments as required under the Securities and Futures Act and the SGX-ST Listing Rules.

Irish Stock Exchange: Q1 2015 Statistics Show Record High Equity Trades And €2.2bn Funds Raised

Date 15/04/2015

• Equity trading volumes hit record high in Q1, with over 1.4m equity trades taking place
• Funds raised of over €2.2bn - including €330m by Malin in one of the largest life science IPOs ever to take place in Europe
• New bond listings from Ryanair, Rentokil and Hipercor add to the 32,800 securities now listed on the ISE
• ISEQ up 15.2% in the first quarter of 2015
• Irish Government bonds and treasury bills show strong activity and fund raising over the quarter

European Commission - Statement: Statement By Commissioner Vestager On Antitrust Decisions Concerning Google

Date 15/04/2015

The Commission has today sent a Statement of Objections to Google. It outlines our preliminary view that Google’s favourable treatment of its comparison shopping service, currently called "Google Shopping", is an abuse of Google’s dominant position in general internet search. Google now has 10 weeks to respond. I will carefully consider its response before deciding how to proceed.

Irish Stock Exchange: Faurecia SA, The French Automotive Parts Manufacturer, Lists €500m Bond On GEM

Date 15/04/2015

Faurecia SA has listed a €500m bond on the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE). The senior notes, due 2022, have a coupon rate of 3.125% and are listed on the Global Exchange Market (GEM).