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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority: Jonathan Davidson Appointed New Director Of Supervision – Retail And Authorisations

Date 07/07/2015

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today announced the appointment of Jonathan Davidson as their new Director of Supervision – Retail and Authorisations.

Kx Systems Announces That It Has Been Awarded An SEC Contract For Use Of Its Database Software Platform, Kdb+

Date 07/07/2015

Kx Systems, a leader in high-performance database and time-series analytics, has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for use of its kdb+ software in supporting its ongoing IT objectives.

SGX Welcomes Noble Group's Initiative To Increase Transparency

Date 07/07/2015

Singapore Exchange (“SGX”) welcomes Noble Group’s decision to commission a third-party review of its Mark-to-Market models and valuations.  This will address and help bring closure to questions raised by the market on this issue.

Speech Of European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker On The Review Of The Latvian Presidency And Ahead Of The Euro Summit On Greece

Date 07/07/2015

I would like to pay a heartfelt tribute to the achievements of the Latvian presidency. As you said yourself, Madam Prime Minister, this was Latvia's first presidency. What an experience and what a performance this has been for a first presidency. Thank you, on behalf of Europe.

The World Federation Of Exchanges Names FCA’s Gavin Hill As Head Of Regulatory Affairs - Appointment 2nd Key 2015 Hire As WFE Builds Capacity At London HQ

Date 07/07/2015

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry association for regulated exchanges, today announced the appointment of Gavin Hill as Head of Regulatory Affairs.

Grenergy Renovables To Start Trading On MAB Tomorrow - Its Market Capitalisation Exceeds €31 Million

Date 07/07/2015

The Board of Directors of MAB has approved the listing of Grenergy Renovables on the Growth Companies segment of this market, following a thorough review of all the information presented by the company and after the favourable assessment report on its listing issued by MAB’s Coordination and Admission Committee.

Thai Bourse To Boost Investor Confidence At Upcoming Singapore Roadshow

Date 07/07/2015

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has joined hands with DBS Vickers Securities (Thailand) Co., Ltd. to host "The Pulse of Asia Conference", on July 9, 2015 in Singapore with 15 Thai listed companies to present their strengths and potential growth to global institutional investors.

HKEx Monthly Market Highlights - June 2015

Date 07/07/2015

• The average daily turnover for the first six months of 2015 was $125,339 million, an increase of 99 per cent when compared with $62,933 million for the same period last year.

Hellenic Capital Market Commission Announcement: Bank Holiday Extended Until 8th July 2015

Date 07/07/2015

The Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC), following the decisions of the 29th and the 30th of June 2015 regarding the emergency measures for the Greek capital market, and following the Decision of the Minister of Finance of the 6th of July 2015 by which the bank holiday, and all its accompanying measures, were extended until the 8th of July 2015, included, announces that, during the above bank holiday,:

• The regulated market and the Multilateral Trading Facility of “EN.A” (Alternative Market) of the Athens Exchange (Athex) will continue to remain closed.
• The Electronic Secondary Market “HDAT” for bonds, of the Bank of Greece will continue to remain closed.
• Redemption of mutual funds’ units will continue to be suspended, The clearing of securities traded on the Greek market and the Multilateral Trading Facility “EN.A”, effected by the ATHEXClear, will continue to be suspended and
• The cash settlement of securities traded on the Greek markets, effected by the Hellenic Central Securities Depository, will continue to be suspended.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For HKEx Futures

Date 07/07/2015

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Thursday, 9 July 2015, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contract will be as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company’s normal procedures and standard margining methodology.