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Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Concludes Consultation On Exemptions For Disclosure Obligations

Date 28/08/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today released the Consultation Conclusions on Proposed Amendments to the Guidelines for the Exemption of Listed Corporations from Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Disclosure of Interests).

HKEx: Admission Of Global Brands Group Holding Ltd To List Of Designated Securities For Short Selling

Date 28/08/2014

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), announces that with effect from 4 September 2014 (Thursday), Global Brands Group Holding Ltd (Stock code: 787) will be admitted to the list of designated securities eligible for short selling.

Thomson Reuters Named Official Calculating Agent For CNT TAIBOR Benchmark - Thomson Reuters To Further Facilitate Internationalization Of Renminbi

Date 28/08/2014

Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source ofintelligent information for businesses and professionals, has been appointed byTaipei Foreign Exchange Market Development Foundation (TFEMDF) as the officialcalculating agent for its offshore renminbi benchmark CNT TAIBOR (the Taipei Interbank Offered Rate).

CISI Exam Candidates Globally Achieve Outstanding Results

Date 28/08/2014

Results published today show that Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) exam candidates globally have achieved some excellent results in the June sitting of the CISI’s most senior examinations.

Ex-Deutsche Bank Chief Lauches Market Disrupting App - Gamification Of Financial Markets Provides New Unique Form Of Data

Date 28/08/2014

• New app brings together live market information, news and a new form of data – market sentiment
• Levels the playing field for those outside the financial services industry
• ‘Virtual trading’ empowers and educates investors in a risk free setting

Platts To Unveil 2014 Top 250 Global Energy Company Rankings On October 28 - Annual Roster And Second “Asia CEO Of The Year” To Be Announced At Singapore Dinner

Date 28/08/2014

Platts, a leading global provider of energy, petrochemicals, metals and agriculture information, will unveil its 2014 Top 250 Global Energy Company Rankings™ on October 28 during Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW), an annual exchange of ideas and discussions addressing pertinent energy issues. The Platts Top 250 Rankings, now in its 13th year, will be announced at the company’s Asia Awards Dinner to be held this year at The Fullerton Hotel, Singapore.

Japan's Financial Services Agency Exchanges Letters For Cooperation With The Office Of Insurance Commission Of Thailand

Date 28/08/2014

The Financial Services Agency and the Office of Insurance Commission of Thailand signed the Exchange of Letters for Cooperation (EOL) on August 18, 2014.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Fines Deutsche Bank £4.7m For Failing To Properly Report Transactions

Date 28/08/2014

Deutsche Bank AG London Branch (Deutsche) has been fined £4,718,800 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for incorrectly reporting transactions between November 2007 and April 2013. 

Tokyo Stock Exchange: The Council Of Experts Concerning The Corporate Governance Code[The Second Council]

Date 28/08/2014

The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and the Financial Services Agency (FSA) have jointly established the Council of Experts Concerning the Corporate Governance Code with an aim of obtaining recommendations while referring to the knowledge of experts within private sector.

Japam’s Financial Services Agency Exchanges Letters For Cooperation With The Ministry Of Finance, Thailand

Date 28/08/2014

The Financial Services Agency and the Ministry of Finance, Thailand signed the Exchange of Letters for Cooperation (EOL) on July 25, 2014.