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S&P Dow Jones Indices Market Attributes- Index Dashboard: Dispersion

Date 02/04/2014

This month's highlights include:

• Dispersion for U.S. equities indices fell. The S&P 500^® stayed
  within its tightest monthly range since January 2007, many of the worst performing U.S. stocks by March end were those ending February with strongly positive momentum.
• The dispersion of the S&P Europe 350^® also fell and remains low
  for broad Ex-U.S. developed indices. However, in a good month for emerging markets, dispersion increased considerably; now at the highest level for the past two years.

HKEx: Possible Establishment Of Mutual Market Connectivity And Resumption Of Trading

Date 02/04/2014

This announcement is made by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEx” or the “Company”) pursuant to the provisions under Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (“SFO”) and Rule 13.10 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Listing Rules”).

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For China Merchants Bank, CNOOC And China Telecom Futures

Date 02/04/2014

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Friday, 4 April 2014, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contracts will be as outlined in the table below.  The adjustments are based on the clearing company’s normal procedures and standard margining methodology.

European Supervisory Authorities Highlight Cross-Sectoral Risks

Date 02/04/2014

European Supervisory Authorities highlight cross-sectoral risks The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) published today its third bi-annual report on risks and vulnerabilities in the European Union's (EU) financial system.

Key Things Small Investors Should Be Told – European Parliament/Council Deal

Date 02/04/2014

Draft EU rules on key information small investors should be given before signing a contract were agreed by Parliament's negotiators and Council of Ministers representatives on Tuesday. Clear, comparable and complete information on investment products is to be provided in a mandatory, three-page A4 Key Information Document (KID). Parliament will put the agreed rules to a plenary vote in April.

HKEx Listing Nominating Committee Extends Application Period For Listing Committee Candidates

Date 02/04/2014

The Listing Nominating Committee has extended the application period for nominations to Listing Committee to 22 April 2014 from 7 April 2014.  The Listing Nominating Committee is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Listing Committee and the Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) Listing Committee1.  Appointments will be for a term of approximately twelve months commencing in May/June 2014.

Platts China Steel Sentiment Index Dipped In April But Stays Strong - Monthly Index Totaled 72.14, Down 1.91 Points From March Reading Of 74.05 - Survey Indicates Possible Demand Pickup On Export Orders

Date 02/04/2014

The health of China’s steel sector is expected to remain strong in April, despite a minimal decline in sentiment, according to the latest Platts China Steel Sentiment Index (Platts CSSI), which showed a reading of 72.14 out of a possible 100, down 1.91 points from the March level of 74.05. The Platts CSSI reflects the responses of steel makers, traders and exporters at the end of each month to questions about new orders for the month ahead and the proprietary survey contains additional sentiment readings on demand, inventories and prices. 

As Part Of Efforts To Create All-Inclusive Standard Environment For Islamic Finance And Promote ‘Dubai The Capital Of Islamic Economy’ Initiative: DFM Officially Publishes The Final Version Of “Standard For Issuing, Acquiring And Trading Sukuk”

Date 02/04/2014

His Excellency Essa Kazim:

• The standard is an invaluable addition to the momentous successes of ‘Dubai The Capital of Islamic Economy’ initiative aiming to  realize the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
• The standard will further boost Dubai’s position as Global Sukuk Center and encourage the introduction of new Sharia’a compliant financial products
• The total value of the Sukuk listed on Dubai capital market increased by 103% to AED 68.6 billion by the end of the first quarter 2014 supported by ‘Dubai, the Global Sukuk Center’ initiative

Moscow Exchange Indices Monthly Review: March 2014

Date 02/04/2014

Monthly review: March 2014 (pdf, 769 Кb)

MAS And Police Investigate Possible Breaches Of The Securities And Futures Act

Date 02/04/2014

The Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) of the Singapore Police Force has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of the Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289) arising from suspected trading irregularities in the shares of Asiasons Capital Limited, Blumont Group Ltd and LionGold Corp Ltd. CAD is working jointly with the Monetary Authority of Singapore in the investigation.