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Alternative UCITS, 3Q 2014 Update - MondoAlternative

Date 10/11/2014

Main findings

• 161 Euro billion of total assets under management monitored at end of September 2014, up from 147.5 Euro billion at end of June 2014
• Alternative UCITS inflows in 3Q 2014: +8.5 Euro billion for Single managers; -14 Euro million for Fund of funds: Long/short equity and Fixed income strategies continue to drive the growth of the sector in the first nine months of 2014: +11.2 Euro billion and +9.6 Euro billion of inflows respectively
• Fixed income (45.3 Euro billion), Long/short equity (33.3 Euro billion) and Multistrategy (12.8 Euro billion) are the top three strategies by assets managed
• 15 new alternative UCITS funds were launched, 12 were liquidated

Shanghai Stock Exchange Studies, Implements Requirements In 4th Plenary Session Of 18th CPC Central Committee

Date 10/11/2014

The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) recently holds an outreach meeting for the leading group of the SSE CPC Committee to study and implement the requirements put forward at the 4th Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee (the “4th Plenary Session” for short). The meeting analyzes and discusses how the SSE will implement the requirements at the “4th Plenary Session”, cement the legal construction of the market, and elevate the level of ruling the market according to laws.

CSRC, SFC Approves Launch Of SHSECM Pilot Program

Date 10/11/2014

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong have released a joint announcement that the launch of the pilot program of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Exchanges Connectivity Mechanism (SHSECM) is approved, and the SHSECM will be opened on November 17. For details, please refer to the website and micro-blog of the CSRC.

EEX: Already 50 TWh Traded In French Power Futures In 2014

Date 10/11/2014

In the course of the current year, already 50 TWh were traded on the French Power Derivatives Market of EEX.

Presentation By HKEx Chief Executive Charles Li At A Press Conference On The Launch Of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect

Date 10/11/2014

Please click here to download the presentation by HKEx Chief Executive Charles Li at a press conference on the launch of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect.

Nordic Growth Market NGM AB: New Opening Hours At The Stock Exchange Give Finish Investors Advantage In The Market

Date 10/11/2014

Today Nordic Derivatives Exchange (NDX), operated by Nordic Growth Market, launches new opening hours in Finland. The trade started already at 9 a.m. – one hour earlier than before. With the new opening hours Finish investors gain advantage in the market as well as one hour of extra trade. The rest of the market will still open at 10 a.m.

New OMX Helsinki Benchmark Portfolio Selected - The New Portfolio Of The OMX Helsinki Benchmark Index Will Become Effective On Dec 1, 2014

Date 10/11/2014

Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announces today the results of the semi-annual review of the OMX Helsinki Benchmark index, (Nasdaq Helsinki: OMXHB), which will become effective with the market open on Monday, Dec 1, 2014.

Clearstream To Offer Settlement And Custody For China A-Shares - Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program Broadens Foreign Investors’ Access To Chinese Markets - Clearstream Will Offer Corresponding Services As Of 17 November / Anne-Pascale Malréchauffé: "We Welcome This Program As A Notable Step Towards A Further Internationalisation Of The Renminbi And The Chinese Capital Markets"

Date 10/11/2014

A new joint program between the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) will allow non-resident investors to invest in Chinese companies whose shares are listed on the SSE and denominated in Renminbi only, so-called "China A-shares", without having to apply for a status as a Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (QFII) or Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII). Doing so, the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program will enable Chinese firms to further broaden their investor base, who in return will gain another access opportunity to a desirable asset class. 

New OMX Stockholm Benchmark Portfolio Selected - The New Portfolio Of The OMX Stockholm Benchmark Index Will Become Effective On December 1, 2014

Date 10/11/2014

Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announces today the results of the semi-annual review of the OMX Stockholm Benchmark index, (Nasdaq Stockholm: OMXSB), which will become effective with the market open on Monday, December 1, 2014.

TOCOM Participates In FIA Asia Derivatives Conference 2014

Date 10/11/2014

TOCOM will participate in FIA Asia Derivatives Conference 2014, which takes place from December 3rd to 5th at the St. Regis, Singapore.