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Qatar Exchange: QE Index Breaks Record & Qatar Equity Market Hits All-Time High - QE Index The 2nd Best Index Performer Globally YTD

Date 22/04/2014

The QE Index today set a new all-time high, closing at 12939.8, vs. the previous high closing price of 12892.76 recorded 20th September 2005. The index has recorded 24.67% already this year (30.11% with dividends reinvested) making it the 2nd best index performer globally YTD according to data by Bloomberg.

Thai Bourse Announces Three New Governors

Date 22/04/2014

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announced that today members’ annual general meeting elected 3 new members of its board of governors to replace those whose terms will end on May 27, 2014.

ESMA Publishes Updated Data On Performance Of The Credit Rating Agencies

Date 22/04/2014

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its latest set of semi-annual statistical data on the performance of credit ratings, including transition matrices and default rates.

Presentation By HKEx Chief Executive Charles Li And Head Of Asia Commodities Rebecca Brosnan At A Media Briefing On Launch Of HKEx Asia Commodities New Products

Date 22/04/2014

Click here to download a presentation by HKEx Chief Executive Charles Li and Head of Asia Commodities Rebecca Brosnan at a Media Briefing on Launch of HKEx Asia Commodities New Products.

Egyptian Exchange Market Holiday Sinai Liberation Day Holiday

Date 22/04/2014

EGX will be closed on Thursday 24 April 2014 as a replacement to the 25th of April Sinai Liberation Day holiday. Trading will be resumed effective Sunday 27 April 2014.

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.