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HKEx Announces Plans For Its First Asia Commodities Contracts

Date 22/04/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) plans to launch its commodities business with four futures contracts that will be traded in its derivatives market in Hong Kong: London Aluminium Mini Futures, London Zinc Mini Futures, London Copper Mini Futures and API 8 Thermal Coal Futures. HKEx aims to introduce the contracts later this year, pending regulatory approval and market readiness.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore And Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam Sign An MOU On Bilateral Cooperation

Date 22/04/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on bilateral cooperation.

Japan's Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission: Recommendation For Administrative Monetary Penalty Payment Order For Violation Of Disclosure Requirements By Taiyo Shokai Inc.

Date 22/04/2014

1. Contents of the Recommendation

The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission, today, made a recommendation to the prime minister and the commissioner of the Financial Services Agency that an administrative monetary penalty payment order be issued in regard to misstatements of financial reports on material issues by TAIYO SHOKAI INC. (“TAIYO SHOKAI”) pursuant to Article 20(1) of the Act for Establishment of the Financial Services Agency. This recommendation is based on the findings of the disclosure statements inspection of the company, whereby the following violations of laws and ordinances were identified.

Dalian Commodity Exchange: May-Matured Iron Ore Contract To First Adopt Bill Of Lading

Date 22/04/2014

The bill of lading delivery system pioneered by Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) will be first implemented on Contract I1405, i.e., the iron ore futures contract to be expired on May 2014. DCE received on April 15 the first batch of buyer intention applications for bill of lading of iron ore, with 800, 400, and 400 contracts at Rizhao Port, Lianyungang, and Qingdao Port, respectively.

Thai Bourse Holds First “SET-Thai Corporate Day” In May To Showcase Small-, Medium-Cap Firms To Foreign Funds

Date 22/04/2014

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has joined hands with DBS Vickers Securities (Thailand) Co., Ltd. to organize “SET-Thai Corporate Day 2014: Discovering Thai Value Stocks” during May 6-7 in Bangkok. This is the first inbound roadshow ever for listed small- and medium-cap companies to present their strengths and effectiveness to global foreign investors. 

Preparing For Options Listing, Dalian Commodity Exchange Trains Lecturers On Soybean Meal Options

Date 22/04/2014

STOXX Limited Named “Best ETF Index Provider North America”

Date 22/04/2014

STOXX Limited, the market-moving provider of innovative, tradable and global index concepts, today announced that it has been named “Best ETF Index Provider North America” by International Alternative Investment Review’s (IAIR) Awards on April 15th in New York. Award winners are determined from an online survey of over 50,000 readers of IAIR, as well as through a selection process administered by the global editorial staff.

Further Progress In Dubai’s Growth As Global Capital Of Islamic Economy -DAMAC Celebrates Listing Of 650 Million Dollar Sukuk On NASDAQ Dubai

Date 22/04/2014

• Islamic Economy Development Centre welcomes Dubai’s rapid expansion as international centre for Sukuk
• Listing underpins DAMAC’s plans to expand high-end property development  

Ten More Brokers Agree To Produce Analysis For Thai mai-Listed Firms

Date 22/04/2014

The Market for Alternative Investment (mai), under The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) group, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ten brokers to produce financial statement analysis for companies listed on mai. The analyses would give insights for investment’s decision making with an expectation that there would be analyses covering about 50 companies, from the total of 96 mai-listed firms.

Dalian Commodity Exchange: Notice On Adjusting The Designated Delivery Warehouses Of No. 2 Soybeans

Date 22/04/2014

It has been decided upon discussion that as from today DCE will adjust the designated delivery warehouses for No. 2 Soybeans, and the relevant issues.