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Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Notice On Potential Regulations Applicable To, And Risks Of, Crowd-funding Activities

Date 07/05/2014

The purpose of this notice is to remind parties engaging in crowd-funding activities of the potential application of relevant securities laws and regulations, and to remind the public of the potential risks involved in participating in crowd-funding activities, in view of the increase in such activities internationally and in Hong Kong.

Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority Approved The Egyptian Exchange's New Membership Rules

Date 07/05/2014

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Outlines Risks Of Crowd-Funding And Potential Regulatory Issues

Date 07/05/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today issues a notice reminding parties engaging in crowd-funding activities of the potential application of relevant securities laws and regulations, and reminding the public of potential risks relating to participating in crowd-funding activities in view of the increase in such activities internationally and in Hong Kong. 

Moscow Exchange - Derivatives Market: The Additional Trading Session Starts Later On 14, 15 And 16 May

Date 07/05/2014

Please note that the Derivatives market evening trading session will begin ten minutes later, i.e. at 7:10 pm MSK, on 14,15 and 16 May, as these are the last trading days for options contacts (in accordance with clause 7.2 of the Rules of organized trading for the Moscow Exchange Derivatives Market).

Securities Commission Malaysia Investigating Five Companies For Unlicensed Dealing In Futures Contracts

Date 07/05/2014

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is investigating the five companies below for suspected breaches of the securities laws in relation to dealing in futures contracts without a licence:

1. Jalatama Management Sdn Bhd (Company number: 929594-W)
2. West Street Management Sdn Bhd (Company number: 1063355-X)
3. JAB Oceanic Sdn Bhd (Company number: 1057304-V)
4. JAB Consultant Sdn Bhd (Company number: 1046272-D)
5. Xenovest Capital Sdn Bhd (Company number: 1078155-A)

Palestine Securities Exchange Monthly Investor Newsletter- April 2014

Date 07/05/2014

Please click here to download Palestine Securities Exchange's monthly investor newsletter for April 2014.

SIX Swiss Exchange: Shares Of SFS Group AG (SFSN) Open At CHF 67.00

Date 07/05/2014

Today, the shares of SFS Group AG (“SFS”) were traded for the first time under the “Main Standard” of SIX Swiss Exchange, opening at CHF 67.00. This corresponds to a total market capitalization of around CHF 2.5 billion.

Goldman Sachs Extends Clearing License At ECC

Date 07/05/2014

Goldman Sachs International, London, extends its Clearing Membership and, as of now, will be acting as a General Clearing Member. As a General Clearing Member, Goldman Sachs is authorized to provide clearing services for all Non-Clearing Members of ECC as well as for all products and markets which are cleared by ECC.

SIX Swiss Exchange: Shares Of SFS Group AG (SFSN) Open At CHF 67.00

Date 07/05/2014

Today, the shares of SFS Group AG (“SFS”) were traded for the first time under the “Main Standard” of SIX Swiss Exchange, opening at CHF 67.00. This corresponds to a total market capitalization of around CHF 2.5 billion.

ESMA Chair, Steven Maijoor, Delivers Keynote Speech At AFME Post Conference

Date 07/05/2014

Excerpt

"Three challenges

Ladies and gentlemen, so far so good about the completion of the legislation to meet our G20 commitments and developing a single rulebook for financial services. Let me now turn to the three main challenges I see in the current phase of regulatory reform. My main message is that while the legislative phase nears completion, it does not imply the completion of the regulatory reform programme. Let me explain that further by identifying three commitments for the next phase of regulatory reform.