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ESMA Publishes Updates To Q&As On The AIFMD And The EuSEF And EuVECA Regulations

Date 11/11/2014

The 2 Q&As published today contain updated questions and answers on the application of the AIFMD and of the EuSEF and EuVECA Regulations.

Cairo Amman Bank: Jordan Economic Report

Date 11/11/2014

Recent developments in the Jordanian economy:

• Economic growth remained subdued in the first half of the year. GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter of this year, down from 3.2% in the first quarter, indicating that high uncertainty is still weighing on economic activities.
• Annual inflation remained just above 3%  throughout the year, as the impact of the fuel price liberalization faded. This year, rents was the main contributor to inflation, as rent prices increased due to the increased demand from Syrian refugees. Looking ahead, continued low growth rates and low energy prices are expected to keep inflation rates in check.

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) Monthly Statistical Report October 2014

Date 11/11/2014

Total number of listed companies on the main market amounted to 213 at the end of October 2014. Meanwhile, the number of listed companies on Nilex reached 28 at the end of the month.

U.S. Gulf Coast Dominates New Oil Landscape - Genscape Launches Unprecedented Supply Chain Monitoring To Deliver Market Transparency - New Report Examines The Evolving Domestic And Global Crude Oil Pricing Environment And The Probability Of A Gulf Coast Benchmark

Date 11/11/2014

The Seaway line reversal in May of 2014 marked a turning point in the North American crude oil market with the draining of record stocks at the Cushing, Oklahoma storage hub. Attention has now shifted to the U.S. Gulf Coast and its capacity to move, store, refine, and export the glut of U.S. crude oil.

Iraq Stock Exchange Launches Nasdaq's X-Stream Trading Technology - The Baghdad-Based Exchange Is Now Operating The Most Widely Deployed Trading Platform In The World

Date 11/11/2014

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) announced today the successful on-scheduled go-live of the X-stream Trading technology, which replaced the existing Horizon platform. Nasdaq has delivered trading technology to ISX since 2007.

Qatar Stock Exchange Participates In Berlin Economic Forum - Focused On The Theme Of "Sustainable Economies, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Industries"

Date 11/11/2014

Qatar Stock Exchange participated in the Berlin Economic Forum 2014-24 held in the German capital on 8-10 November. The 2014 Annual Conference was held at the same time as the Berlin celebrations of the 25th Anniversary for the fall of the Berlin Wall.

BSE: Revision Of Scrips In Trade To Trade Segment

Date 11/11/2014

This has reference to the procedure laid down under Exchange Notice No. 20140625-44 dated June 25, 2014, for moving in / out of trade to trade.

Guernsey Financial Services Commission Improves Regulation And Supervision Of Financial Services With Adoption Of Thomson Reuters Accelus World-Check For KYC/AML - Accelus World-Check Helps The Guernsey Financial Services Commission Enforce Its Regulatory Requirements By Providing Comprehensive Financial Crime Related Coverage

Date 11/11/2014

Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today announced that the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC), the regulatory body for the financial sector in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, has adopted the Accelus World-Check risk intelligence solution across its business to help the organization enforce Know Your Customer (KYC) regulatory requirements.

Thomson Reuters To Host The Third Indonesian Regulatory Summit In Jakarta - 64% Of Respondents Felt That A Market Or Regulatory Breach Was Widely Perceived As The Most Significant Governance Risk, According To The Thomson Reuters And EY 2014 Governance Survey

Date 11/11/2014

Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today announced that it will host the third Indonesian Regulatory Summit in Jakarta on 25th November, which will continue to connect local regulatory bodies and policymakers within the domestic financial services industry. The summit will provide a platform for direct dialogue on key issues facing the rapidly developing and changing regulatory landscape.

TABB Group And Thomson Reuters Reveal Technology Costs And Opportunities For Capital Markets Firms - Study Finds That Potential For Savings On Technology Spend Is Hampered By Lack Of Effective Measurement

Date 11/11/2014

A new report from TABB Group, commissioned by Thomson Reuters, has found that capital markets firms can be spending up to $460,000 per front office employee on technology related costs every year.  Even when averaged out across a firm’s departments, this figure can be as much as $122,000.  The report highlights the difficulty faced by the industry in measuring and controlling its costs at a time of increased pressure on resources, and for the first time provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the total cost of firms’ technology ownership.