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Global Systemically Important Insurers: Issues, Policies And Challenges After Designation - Speech By Julian Adams, Deputy Head Of The UK Prudential Regulation Authority And Executive Director Of Insurance - The Geneva Association, 24 March 2014

Date 25/03/2014

Good afternoon – and thank you for inviting me to speak here today.  

The panel is focusing on issues and policies affecting global systemically important insurers (G-SIIs) after designation - and I’ve been asked to focus specifically on challenges. But before I do, I’d like to take a step back and first set the scene - in my capacity as Chair of the Financial Stability Committee (FSC) - for the work that the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) is delivering, and why it is so important.  

Mr. Rashid Bin Ali Al-Mansoori, CEO Of Qatar Stock Exchange At The 9th World Exchange Congress 2014

Date 25/03/2014

Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and gentlemen

Ladies and gentlemen allow me before I begin my speech to welcome you today here in Doha in the opening of the 9^th annual World Exchange Congress, which is widely recognized as the most prestigious and respected platform for the exchange community and financial markets because it is the largest global gathering that brings together CEOs, CTOs, and other senior executives from exchange and trading venues around the globe.

Under The Auspices Of HE Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister And Interior Minister - Minister Of Finance Opens World Exchange Congress In Doha

Date 25/03/2014

Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, H.E Mr. Ali Shareef Al Emadi, Minister of Finance, opened today the World Exchange Congress 2014 held in Doha during the period 25 – 26 March, 2014 at the St. Regis Hotel.

SGX Welcomes Haitong International To Securities And Derivatives Markets As Trading Member

Date 25/03/2014

Singapore Exchange (SGX) welcomes Haitong International Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd as a Trading Member of both its securities and derivatives markets.

HKEx Arrangements For Adjustment Of Sun Hung Kai Properties Futures And Options

Date 25/03/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announced the arrangements for the adjustment to the contract terms of all open Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. (SHK) futures and option contracts in existence after the market close on 7 April 2014, the business day immediately before the ex-entitlement day, which is 8 April 2014, to account for SHK’s one bonus warrant for every 12 shares.

Thomson Reuters Releases The Islamic Social Finance Report In Partnership With The Islamic Research & Training Institute

Date 25/03/2014

Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, released today the Islamic Social Finance Report 2014 in collaboration with the Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 25/03/2014

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Thursday, 27 March 2014, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contracts will be as outlined in the table below.  The adjustments are based on the clearing company’s normal procedures and standard margining methodology.

Launch Of JPX-Nikkei Index 400 Futures

Date 25/03/2014

Considering the needs of investors for hedging, Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE) will introduce futures based on JPX-Nikkei Index 400, which is a new index jointly developed by Japan Exchange Group, Inc. and Nikkei, Inc.

Thai Bourse Enhances Corporate Governance Expertise For Firms Towards Sustainability

Date 25/03/2014

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) gears up to providing corporate governance (CG) expertise for listed companies from staff to management and board of directors levels via seminars, training and workshops throughout 2014, aiming to keep the leading position of Thai stock market’s CG standing in the region after Thailand’s achievement in gaining top CG scores in Asia as assessed by World Bank, reiterating SET’s commitment to continuously enhance CG among listed companies.

HKEx: Arrangements For Adjustment Of Tencent Options

Date 25/03/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has announced the arrangements for the adjustment to the contract terms of all open options contracts on Tencent Holdings’ (Tencent) shares to account for the following share subdivision: 

Highlights of the adjustment arrangements for Tencent options contracts are set forth below.  Investors should consult their brokers for further details, or if they have any questions regarding the adjustment.