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UK's Financial Conduct Authority Temporary Prohibition Of Short Selling

Date 08/08/2014

The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) notifies that it temporarily prohibits short selling in the following instruments under Articles 23 (1) and 26 (4) of Regulation (EU) No 236/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012.  This follows a decision made by another EU Competent Authority.

SIX Swiss Exchange July 2014: Strong Month For Equities

Date 08/08/2014

Non Jordanian Investment At The Amman Stock Exchange During July 2014

Date 08/08/2014

The total value of shares bought by non-Jordanian investors during July 2014 was JD17.6 million, representing 17% of the overall trading value, while the value of shares sold by them amounted to JD22.7 million. Thus, the net of non-Jordanian investments during July 2014 showed a decrease of JD5.1 million.

ESMA Welcomes The Publication Of The ESFS Review Report

Date 08/08/2014

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has welcomed the publication of the European Commission’s (EC) Report on the operation of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) and the European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS).

eVestment July 2014 Hedge Fund Performance Report: Commodity Hedge Funds See Strong July, Volatile Market Hits Options/Volatility Strategies

Date 08/08/2014

July was an exceptionally volatile month in world events, and July hedge fund performance reflected that volatility with an aggregate performance of negative 0.35% for the month. This marked the industry’s fourth (non-consecutive) down month in 2014, and dropped year-to-date hedge fund returns to 2.62%, according to the eVestment July 2014 Hedge Fund Performance Report.

Markit Adds Jefferies To Its Open Messaging Network

Date 08/08/2014

Markit (Nasdaq: MRKT), a leading global diversified provider of financial information services, yesterday announced that Jefferies, a leading global investment bank will join Collaboration Services, the open messaging network from Markit.

MCX Weekly Market Report - August 01, 2014 – August 07, 2014

Date 08/08/2014

Click here to download MCX's weekly market report.

ECB Publishes Comprehensive Assessment Stress Test Manual

Date 08/08/2014

• Manual gives details on “join-up” of asset quality review (AQR) and stress test
• Manual outlines the stress test quality assurance process, which ensures a rigorous exercise
• Publication of the manual adds to the transparency of the comprehensive assessment and the credibility of the exercise

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Court Extends Freezing Injunction Against Greencool’s Former Chairman

Date 08/08/2014

The Court of First Instance (CFI) today granted an order to continue the freezing injunction against Mr Gu Chujun, former chairman and chief executive officer of Greencool Technology Holdings Limited (Greencool).

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Trading Report - 8th August, 2014

Date 08/08/2014

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exchange's weekly trading report for the week ending 8th August  2014.