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ESMA Consults On MiFID Reforms

Date 22/05/2014

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched the consultation process for the implementation of the revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and Regulation (MiFIR). This is the first step in the process of translating the MiFID II/MiFIR requirements into practically applicable rules and regulations to address the effects of the financial crisis and to improve financial market transparency and strengthen investor protection.

Thai Bourse’s Roadshow In Europe Boosts Investors’ Confidence In Thai Economy And Investment

Date 22/05/2014

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has recently led a number of listed companies on the “SET & CLSA EU-UK Outbound Roadshow 2014”, during May 19 – 23. Investors’ interests were focused on two main issues namely the fundamentals of Thailand’s listed companies and the political situation which could affect the local economy and growth prospect.  The key decision-making factors of investors in European Union and United Kingdom were the clear direction of Thai politics after the recent imposed martial law, as well as the continuation of various development projects to promote growth.

Thomson Reuters Wins The Asian Banker Financial Markets Awards 2014 - Thomson Reuters Honoured For Strong FX Trading And Reference Data Capabilities

Date 22/05/2014

Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today announced it has been awarded ‘Trading Platform of the Year’ and ‘Trading & Reference Data Provider of the Year’ in The Asian Banker Financial Markets Awards. The winners were selected by The Asian Banker editorial team in consultation with an international panel of advisors comprising industry leaders, practitioners and academics.

HKEx: Stock Exchange Participants' Market Share Report

Date 22/05/2014

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Tullett Prebon Information Named Best Data Provider At Inside Market Data Awards For Fourth Consecutive Year

Date 22/05/2014

Tullett Prebon Information, a leading provider of independent real-time price information from the global OTC financial and commodity markets has been named Best Data Provider (Broker) at the Inside Market Data Awards.

European Central Bank: Annual Report Shows TARGET2 Processed A Greater Total Volume Of Payments In 2013

Date 22/05/2014

• TARGET2 processed 91% of the total value settled by large-value euro payment systems

• Value of transactions decreased by 22.2% on account of new data collection methodology

• Almost 57,000 credit institutions across the world can be addressed via the system

SGX Welcomes Listing And Depository Of Hainan Airlines Offshore RMB Bond

Date 22/05/2014

Singapore Exchange (SGX) welcomes the listing of Hainan Airlines’ 1.7 billion RMB (S$341 million) bond with a coupon at 6.25% maturing on 22 May 2017.  This is the first corporate Renminbi (RMB) bond, which will be listed on 23 May 2014, to be cleared in Singapore and deposited with SGX’s Central Depository (CDP).

MARF Admits A Comercial Paper Programme By Tubacex To Trading - With A Maximum Value Of €29.9 Million

Date 22/05/2014

The Mercado Alternativo de Renta Fija (MARF) has admitted to trading a commercial paper programme launched by Tubacex, which has a maximum value of €29.9 million.

Consumer Credit Firms Must Raise Advertising Standards, Says UK's Financial Conduct Authority

Date 22/05/2014

Credit firms need to do more to ensure their adverts and promotions do not mislead potential customers. The findings come as Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) statistics show that one in five adverts from consumer credit firms, for products including payday loans, fell short of the FCA’s financial promotion expectations - although most firms were quick to make changes once the shortcomings were pointed out.

Sourcing The Right Collateral Increasingly A Priority For Financial Industry In Asia, Shows Poll At Clearstream And SGX Conference

Date 22/05/2014

• Every other delegate at fifth annual Global Securities Financing Conference Asia believes there will be a shortfall of collateral in the next 12 to 24 months
• Clearstream and Singapore Exchange (SGX) collaboration will deliver collateral management solutions for Asian market
• Fifth annual Global Securities Financing Conference Asia in Singapore brings together more than 150 delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region