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Speech By Martin Wheatley, Chief Executive Of The UK Financial Conduct Authority, At The FCA Markets Conference 2013 - Modelling Integrity Through Culture

Date 19/11/2013

Good morning and thank you all very much for joining us today at the FCA’s first Market Conference. Markets have come a long way since our predecessor, the FSA, gave its first address about a sector-wide policy and strategy agenda, six years ago.

Remarks Of CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler At The CME Global Financial Leadership Conference

Date 19/11/2013

Thank you, Terry, for that kind introduction. I also would like to thank the CME Group for the invitation.

Since the time of Adam Smith and The Wealth of Nations, economists have consistently written that transparency and open access to markets benefits the broad public and the overall economy.

TeraExchange Links With IPC’s Connexus Financial Extranet

Date 19/11/2013

As trends in OTC derivatives trading continue to be influenced by new regulations and technology, IPC Systems, Inc., a leading provider of voice and electronic trading communications solutions to the world’s top financial services firms and global enterprises, today announced that TeraExchange, an approved Swap Execution Facility (SEF), has joined IPC’s Connexus Financial Extranet service.

Nordic Growth Market NGM AB: NGM Is Introducing Nordic Pre Market

Date 19/11/2013

Today, November 19th 2013, NGM introduces Nordic Pre Market, the first market of its kind for companies with the ambition to grow.  Through Nordic Pre Market NGM strives to strengthen its work to support companies in growth. 

ADX Achieves 99% In Disclosure Compliance

Date 19/11/2013

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that it has succeeded in achieving a compliance rate of 99% regarding the disclosure of the 3rd quarter financial statements of its listed public joint stock companies within the deadline of 45 days from the end of the financial period.

Press Conference By Taro Aso, Japan's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister Of Finance, And Minister For Financial Services

Date 19/11/2013

[Question and Answer]

Q.

We have heard that the Financial Services Agency will begin inspections today of three megabanks, including Mizuho Bank. Given the discovery that Mizuho Bank failed to deal with its loans to criminal syndicates, what items will be given priority when examining that bank?

A.

There are certain inspection items applicable to all three megabanks, so basically the inspections are designed to verify the efforts across each bank in such areas as legal compliance and risk management. As part of the inspection of Mizuho Bank, we will also be reviewing the adequacy of the business improvement plan submitted by Mizuho Bank to determine if it is properly addressing the issues at hand.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Takes Civil Penalty Enforcement Action Against Phua Lay Leng For Insider Trading

Date 19/11/2013

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has taken civil penalty enforcement action against Ms Phua Lay Leng for insider trading under Section 218(2)(a) of the Securities & Futures Act (SFA).

Technical Incident Led Qatar Exchange To Halt Trading Twice And Cancel All Trades Executed Today

Date 19/11/2013

Qatar Exchange would like to draw the attention of investors to the technical incident on the trading platform, which occurred today Tuesday 19th November 2013 and required QE management to cease trading operations and cancel all transactions executed today.

Deutsche Börse Enhances Xetra Market Data Offering With Exclusive Real-Time Analytics

Date 19/11/2013

Deutsche Börse Market Data + Services is introducing exclusive analytics based on raw, unpublished Xetra order book data. Effective 25 November 2013, Xetra real-time analytics will provide market participants with additional, exclusive in-depth trading information.

Cantor Fitzgerald Europe Bolsters Credit Fixed Income Business

Date 19/11/2013

Cantor Fitzgerald Europe, a leading global financial services firm, today announced the continued growth of its European credit fixed income sales and trading business with the appointment of Sara Simmons and Per Mortensen as Managing Directors based in London. Ms. Simmons will focus on sales for Investment Grade, Emerging Markets, High Yield and bank capital products in Benelux, Austria and Switzerland, while Mr. Mortensen will focus on sales of Investment Grade and High Yield products in Scandinavia and Germany.