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“Strong Political Leadership Will Deliver Major Boost To The Transatlantic Economy”, TheCityUK Advises Politicians Following The Prime Minister’s New York Business Leader Briefing

Date 24/09/2014

Following David Cameron’s remarks to business leaders about the Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership at Bloomberg in New York, Chris Cummings, Chief Executive, TheCityUK, said:

New eVestment Report Highlights Impacts, Risks, Performance Of Largest Hedge Funds

Date 24/09/2014

If an institutional investor were to purchase an asset-weighted basket of the 30 largest hedge funds reporting to eVestment, the data in this report quantifies the market exposures they would accept and the risks and expected returns and performance in stressed market environments, including actual historical stress tests. 

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Bans Individual For Fake And Misleading Mortgage Applications

Date 24/09/2014

The FCA has today banned Andrew Barlas from performing any function in relation to any regulated activity.  The FCA found that Barlas knowingly submitted two mortgage applications to mortgage lenders containing false and misleading information about his income.

Bursa Malaysia Securities Reprimands, Fines And Suspends Four Dealer’s Representatives For Manipulative Dealing Activities

Date 24/09/2014

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (635998-W) (Bursa Malaysia Securities) has publicly reprimanded, fined and suspended four (4) Dealer’s Representatives (DRs) for engaging in manipulative/false dealing activities in the securities of ETI Tech Corporation Berhad (ETITECH). They are further required to undergo training on conduct or professionalism of DRs/market offences (Mandatory Training).

Clearstream Further Improves Collateral Management Efficiency In Line With Eurosystem Changes

Date 24/09/2014

• From 29 September onwards triparty collateral services can be used for cross-border pledges to national central banks in the Eurosystem
• This European Central Bank (ECB) initiative will address collateral fragmentation and improve risk management
• The change will boost Clearstream’s role as triparty collateral management services provider

Misys Named “Best-In-Class” For Corporate Experience And Functional Depth In Trade And Supply Chain Finance - CEB TowerGroup Analysts Highlight User Experience And Supply Chain Finance As Key Strengths Of FusionBanking Trade Innovation And FusionBanking Corporate Channels

Date 24/09/2014

Misys, the leading financial software company, has been rated as “Best-in-Class” in two categories in a recent CEB TowerGroup report, entitled “Trade Finance Applications – Technology Assessment”. CEB TowerGroup analysts evaluated the major trade finance software providers across four categories, comparing corporate client online services, transactional capabilities, and levels of enterprise support for trade finance.

Tokyo Stock Exchange Imposes Disciplinary Action Against Bansei Securities Co.,Ltd.

Date 24/09/2014

The Tokyo Stock Exchange (hereinafter "TSE") has imposed disciplinary action (Censure) against Bansei Securities Co.,Ltd. (hereinafter the "Company") pursuant to Rule 34, Paragraph 1 of the Trading Participant Regulations.

Beerenberg Lists Its First Bond Issue On Oslo Børs

Date 24/09/2014

The Beerenberg Group lists its first bond issue on Oslo Børs today.

TOCOM Signed Agreement For Trading System Usage With OSE

Date 24/09/2014

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc. announced today that it signed a letter of intent with the Osaka Exchange (OSE), a unit of Japan Exchange Group Inc. The LOI covers services to be provided by OSE related to their derivatives trading system.

Tokyo Stock Exchange Imposes Disciplinary Action Against Musashi Securities Co., Ltd.

Date 24/09/2014

The Tokyo Stock Exchange (hereinafter "TSE") has imposed disciplinary action (Censure) against Musashi Securities Co., Ltd. (hereinafter the "Company") pursuant to Rule 34, Paragraph 1 of the Trading Participant Regulations.