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Dubai Financial Market: New Year Market Holiday

Date 25/12/2014

On the occasion of New Year 2015, DFM will be closed on Thursday 01 January 2015 and work shall resume on Sunday 04 January 2015

Qatar Stock Exchange Calls On Promoting CSR Practices In Qatar

Date 25/12/2014

During the CorporateSocial Responsibility (CSR) Forum, Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) was honored forits sponsorship of this CSR event, which is the first of its kind at thenational level.  The forum was held todayunder the patronage of HE Sheikh Abdulla bin Saud Al Thani, Governor of QatarCentral Bank, and Chairman of Sport, Social and Culture Fund; and was opened byHE Mr Salah Ghanem Al Ali, Minister of Youth and Sports and Vice Chairman ofthe Fund.

Memorandum Of Understanding Signed To Outline Guidelines Of Transfer Process: DFM And Bahrain Bourse Plan Swift Transfer Of Securities From Second Half Of 2015

Date 25/12/2014

• Sheikh Khalifa Ebrahim Al Khalifa: This MoU underlines the strong cooperation between both markets which aims at achieving the ultimate objective of integrating GCC markets and improve the quality of services provided to investors and companies 
• His Excellency Essa Kazim: AED 35 billion of shares of Bahraini companies traded on DFM so far this year 

Dubai Financial Market, Egyptian Clearing Company Sign Agreement To Promote Dual Listing And Share Knowledge

Date 25/12/2014

• His Excellency Essa Kazim: “This agreement will play a crucial role in expanding collaboration and benefit investors as well as companies”
• Mr. Mohammed Abdulsalam: “This agreement provides the foundation for broader cooperation supported by the constructive strategic partnership between the two countries”

The Total Trading Volume Of Eurex/TAIFEX Link Surpasses 200,000 Contracts

Date 25/12/2014

From the launch date of 15 May 2014 to 17 December 2014, the total trading volume of Eurex listed Daily Futures on TAIEX Futures (TX) and TAIEX Options (TXO) (hereinafter, Eurex/TAIFEX Link) has amounted to 201,610 contracts.

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Publication Of The Financial Monitoring Policy For 2014-2015

Date 25/12/2014

The Japan FSA published the Financial Monitoring Policy for 2014-2015 in English.

NYSE Group Issues Short Interest Report

Date 24/12/2014

The NYSE Group, Inc. today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of December 15, 2014.

Nasdaq Announces End-Of-Month Open Short Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks As Of Settlement Date December 15, 2014

Date 24/12/2014

At the end of the settlement date of December 15, 2014, short interest in 2,265 Nasdaq Global Market^SM securities totaled 7,861,573,039 shares compared with 7,925,524,925 shares in 2,262 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of November 28, 2014. The end-of-December short interest represents 5.00 days average daily Nasdaq Global Market share volume for the reporting period, compared with 4.87 days for the prior reporting period.

NYSE MKT Issues Short Interest Report

Date 24/12/2014

NYSE MKT (formerly known as NYSE Amex) today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of December 15, 2014.

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 24/12/2014

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