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HSBC Holdings plc – Phillip Ameen Joins HSBC Board

Date 30/12/2014

HSBC Holdings plc (Ticker: HSBC.BH), has announced the appointment of Phillip David Ameen (66), as an independent non-executive Director. The appointment will take effect from 1 January 2015. Mr Ameen will become a member of the Group Audit Committee at the same time.

Borsa Italiana 2014 Market Highlights

Date 30/12/2014

26 IPOs raise a total €2.9 billion   

• Total market capitalisation of listed companies, €470.4 billion
• All time record on ETFplus - €36.9 billion of assets under management, 37.91 per cent increase on 2013
• Borsa Italiana leading European venue for contracts exchanged on ETFplus and MOT (as at the end of November, 2014)

FINRA Sanctions Monex Securities Inc. $1.3 Million For Failing To Register And Supervise Foreign Personnel - Firm's President Fined And Suspended

Date 30/12/2014

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has ordered Monex Securities Inc. to pay $1,100,000 in disgorgement of commissions, plus interest, obtained by unregistered foreign individuals who sold securities on the firm's behalf. FINRA also fined Monex $175,000 for failing to register the foreign representatives and for related supervisory deficiencies over a period of two and a half years. Additionally, Monex's President and Chief Compliance Officer, Jorge Martin Ramos Landero (Ramos), was suspended from acting in a principal capacity for 45 days and fined $15,000.

SEC Announces Program To Facilitate Analysis Of Corporate Financial Data

Date 30/12/2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the launch of a pilot program to facilitate investor analysis and comparisons of public company financial statement data. 

Oslo Børs Marketplaces Defy The Biggest Drop In The Price Of Oil In Recent Times

Date 30/12/2014

The Oslo Børs Benchmark Index gained 5% in 2014, and defied the biggest drop in the price of oil in recent times. Strong growth in the share prices of companies in ‘mainland’ sectors drove the gain in the Benchmark Index, while large movements in share prices led to record trading levels. At the same time, companies have raised more money than even before on the Oslo Børs marketplaces.

KRX Market Schedule And Trading Hours On January 2, 2015

Date 30/12/2014

The market wil be closed on December 31, 2014 and trading hours on January 2, 2015 wil be changed temporarily.

Arif Amiri Appointed Deputy CEO Of The DIFC Authority

Date 30/12/2014

Arif Amiri has been appointed Deputy CEO of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority. In this role, he will oversee efforts to further solidify DIFC's position as one of the most significant and advanced financial centres in the region, and across the globe.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin 29 December, 2014, New Year Special Issue

Date 30/12/2014

Last week, the Shenzhen Component Index stood at 10802.6 points after adding 1.7%.  The SME Index closed at 5565.6 points after losing 1.8%. The ChiNext Index was down 3.8% to 1536.1 points. Total turnover for stocks and funds on SZSE was US$192.6 billion, or a 21.3% decrease from the week before.

Direct Edge Trading Notice #14-65: BATS/Direct Edge Updated Contact Information Effective January 12, 2015

Date 30/12/2014

Effective Monday, January 12, 2015, upon completion of the Direct Edge integration to BATS technology, the following contact information will be updated.

The Second Risk Management Committee Of Shenzhen Stock Exchange Board Of Directors Founded

Date 30/12/2014