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Thai Bourse Market Report For H1 2014

Date 15/07/2014

• Q2 daily average trading value up 32 pct quarter-on-quarter to USD 1.26 bln
•  Market cap at USD 415 billion, up 16 pct from end of last year
• H1 Derivatives trading up 38 percent to 93,834 contracts per day
• Foreign investors sold a net USD 1.28 bln in January-June

Foreign Exchange Benchmarks - Consultation Paper

Date 15/07/2014

In February 2014, reflecting a number of concerns raised about the integrity of foreign exchange (FX) benchmarks, the Financial Stability Board decided to incorporate an assessment of FX benchmarks into its ongoing programme of financial benchmark analysis.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Proposes Price Cap For Payday Lenders

Date 15/07/2014

People using payday lenders and other providers of high-cost short-term credit will see the cost of borrowing fall significantly under proposals announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today.

Calastone Appoints James Colquhoun As Chief Financial Officer

Date 15/07/2014

Calastone, the global funds transaction network, has appointed James Colquhoun former CFO of AOL’s European Operations, as their new Chief Financial Officer.

Office Of Financial Research (OFR) Announces New Members Of Its Financial Research Advisory Committee

Date 14/07/2014

The Office of Financial Research (OFR) announced today the addition of 11 new members to itsFinancial Research Advisory Committee.

SEC Charges Ernst & Young With Violating Auditor Independence Rules In Lobbying Activities

Date 14/07/2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Ernst & Young LLP with violations of auditor independence rules that require firms to maintain their objectivity and impartiality with clients.

CME Group Announces Record Trading Volume And Open Interest for NYMEX Brent (BZ) - Open Interest In NYMEX Brent (BZ) Surpasses 100,000 For First Time

Date 14/07/2014

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced it reached trading volume and open interest records for its NYMEX Brent (BZ) crude oil futures contracts on Friday, July 11, 2014. Open interest for NYMEX Brent set a record of 101,425 on July 11, surpassing the 100,000 contracts milestone for the first time ever. The previous open interest record was 99,520 contracts, which was set on July 9, 2014.

Citigroup Announces Comprehensive Settlement With Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Working Group

Date 14/07/2014

Citigroup today announced that it has reached an agreement to settle the ongoing investigation of the Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) Working Group, part of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force. Today’s agreement resolves actual and potential civil claims by the U.S. Department of Justice (the DOJ), several state attorneys general (State AGs), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the FDIC) relating to RMBS and collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) issued, structured or underwritten by Citi between 2003 and 2008.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority: Temporary Restriction In Short Selling - Extension

Date 14/07/2014

The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) notifies that it extends the temporary prohibition in short selling applied on 11 July 2014 under Article 23 (2) of Regulation (EU) No 236/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 on short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps.  This follows a decision made by another EU Competent Authority.

Dubai Financial Market Announces Its Board Of Directors Meeting To Be Held On 17 July 2014

Date 14/07/2014

The Board of Directors of Dubai Financial Market  PJSC  will  hold its Board of Directors meeting on Thursday 17 July 2014, at 2:00PM at Borse Dubai to discuss the  financial performance  of  the  company and  approve  the   Review  report   and  condensed consolidated interim financial information for the six month period ended 30 June 2014. And discuss the normal business activities and any business issues as arise.