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Listed Companies Demonstrate Its Achievements And Outlook Through 228 Meetings With 38 New York - Based Investment Funds: DFM International Investor Roadshow In New York Concluded With Tremendous Interest From Institutions

Date 19/10/2014

• His Excellency Essa Kazim: “The roadhsows reaffirm the prominent position of DFM and listed companies amongst the international institutions based on  the strong and sustainable performance of the national economy”
• Nasser Rafi: “Our participation in DFM’s New York roadshow provides Emaar Malls with a strong platform to highlight our key differentials and value-creation model to international investors”
• Ahmad Al Marri: “This conference will increase the confidence of international investors in the performance of the financial market in Dubai”
•  Shayne Nelson: “For both issuers and investors this roadshow presents an effective platform to update investors on company performance and discuss the outlook for the region and the issuer”
• Zeina Al Tabari: “The roadshows are an important part of DSI's calendar, as they allow us to address the global investing community”
• Arshad Ghafur: “We are proud to partner with the DFM in directing the attention of the global investor community to DFM listed companies”
• Talal Ghandour: “It was a pleasure to co-host such a successful event and we look forward to working with the DFM on similar events in the future"

Why The Bankers’ Bonus Cap Should Be Ignored - The European Banking Authority’s (EBA) Insistence That A Bonus Cap Should Be Applied To Bankers Pay Remains Advisory And Is, In Any Case, Made On The Basis Of A Decision That Was Beyond The EU’s Powers

Date 19/10/2014

Speaking at a financial sector forum this weekend the Secretary-General of the Federation of International Employers (FedEE), Robin Chater, repeated his long- standing challenge to the imposition of a cap on bankers’ bonus payments (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21615513).

EGX Demands Listed Companies Disclose Their Financial & Operational Position

Date 19/10/2014

EGX management requested from the listed companies to reveal the latest financial and operational position and if there is any undisclosed material events resulted in the recent movements in shares? prices. The management aims by this action to give a clear and objective picture of the actual situation of the listed companies and their updated financial indicators after downturn that hit the international stock exchanges over the past week. 

Tehran Stock Exchange Bulletin- September 2014

Date 19/10/2014

Click here to download Tehran Stock Exchange's bulletin for September 2014.

DGCX Chief Executive Officer To Step Down Due To Ill Health

Date 19/10/2014

It is with deep regret that the board of directors of the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) announces that Gary Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, has stepped down from his role due to ill health. Gaurang Desai, Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as interim CEO and will be ably supported by the wider DGCX management team.

SEC Approves Amendments To The Arbitration Codes To Expand Arbitrators’ Authority To Make Referrals During An Arbitration Proceeding - Effective Date: October 27, 2014

Date 17/10/2014

Executive Summary

The Customer and Industry Codes (Codes) permit arbitrators to refer to FINRA for disciplinary investigation any matter that has come to the arbitrator’s attention during and in connection with the arbitration at the conclusion of the proceedings. The SEC approved amendments to the Codes to permit arbitrators to make a referral, during an arbitration, of any matter or conduct that has come to the arbitrator’s attention during a hearing, which the arbitrator has reason to believe poses a serious threat, whether ongoing or imminent, that is likely to harm investors unless immediate action is taken.

Walt Lukken Congratulates FIA Member R.J. O’Brien On Centennial

Date 17/10/2014

Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, released the following statement today congratulating FIA member firm R.J. O’Brien & Associates LLC on its 100th anniversary. R.J. O’Brien began as a small butter and egg merchant run by John McCarthy, and grew to a global presence with 500 employees, more than 100,000 client accounts and more than $4 billion in customer assets. Gerry Corcoran, Chairman and CEO of R.J. O’Brien, has been a member of the FIA board since March 2008, and was elected to serve as Chairman of FIA this July.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 17/10/2014

The current reports for the week of October 14, 2014 are now available.

R.J. O’Brien & Associates Turns 100 On Oct. 17 - Last Surviving Founding CME Member Recognized With Award Ceremony

Date 17/10/2014

Chicago-based R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), the oldest and largest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the United States, turned 100 years old today. Celebrating the milestone at CME Group this morning, RJO was recognized as the exchange’s last surviving founding member firm with an award ceremony overlooking the agricultural trading floor.

OCC Bulletin: Liquidity Coverage Ratio: Final Rule

Date 17/10/2014

Summary

On September 3, 2014, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve Board), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (collectively, the agencies) issued a final rule that implements a quantitative liquidity requirement consistent with the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) established by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS). The final rule is designed to strengthen the liquidity risk management of banks, savings associations, and bank holding companies.