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Shanghai Stock Exchange: “I’m A Shareholder” Activity Re-Launched - The SSE Protects Right Of Speech Of Small And Medium-Sized Investors

Date 17/03/2014

As the “Mar. 15” International Day for Protecting Consumers’ Rights is approaching, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) holds the Awarding Ceremony of the 2013 “I’m a Shareholder” Activity and the Launching Ceremony of the 2014 “I’m a Shareholder” Activity. Among those attending are Liu Shian, Vice President of the SSE, award-winning representatives from over 20 securities companies and their business departments, representatives of listed companies, representatives of individual investors, and major financial and economic media.

Dubai Investments Park Celebrates Listing Of 300 Million Dollar Sukuk On NASDAQ Dubai

Date 17/03/2014

• Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre welcomes Emirate’s  growing momentum as international Sukuk centre
• Choice of exchange underlines Dubai’s successful expansion as global capital of Islamic Economy

Singapore Fixed Income Indices (SFI) Weekly

Date 17/03/2014

Below are key highlights for the week ending 14 March 2014 (please click on the attachment for further detail):

• The SFI gained 0.07% to 116.47. 
• Interest yield for bonds hit 2.86% on Tuesday, the highest in over two years.
• YTD, the SFI has outperformed the STI by 4.20%.
• YTD, corporate bonds outperform broader SGD bond market: 1.35% vs. 1.24%.
• Duration of the SFI Industrial Bond Index is at a 52-week low (4.10 years).  Meanwhile, duration of the SFI Financial Bond Index is at a 52-week high (5.69 years).

Subscription Launch Of GEWA 5 To 1 GmbH & Co. KG Project Bond On Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Date 17/03/2014

From Our Man At The 39th Annual International Futures Industry Conference. Tom Groenfeldt: Clearing Regulation Operates In Parallel Universes

Date 17/03/2014

Perhaps unconsciously channeling Angela Merkel’s evaluation of Vladimir Putin, Jerome Kemp, global head of Citi futures & OTC clearing, said the U.S. and Europe are operating in parallel universes when it comes to regulation.

Tokyo Commodity Exchange And DME To Collaborate On Energy Products

Date 17/03/2014

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc. (TOCOM), Asia’s leading commodity derivatives exchange listing industrial and agricultural products, and DME, the premier international energy futures and commodities exchange in the Middle East, today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 12 to strengthen their cooperation in promoting the development of energy contracts and in particular crude oil which is listed on both exchanges.

NZX Consults On New Market

Date 17/03/2014

NZX is pleased to launch the consultation process on a proposed new growth market (the “New Market”).

Tokyo Stock Exchange: Publication Of ETF・ETN Annual Report 2013

Date 17/03/2014

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. published the "ETF·ETN Annual Report 2014" (English Version). The report provides a variety of useful investment information. 

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Waives Annual Licensing Fee For Over 39,000 Licensees

Date 17/03/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has today announced that the payment of annual licensing fees will be waived for another two-year period. This initiative, effective from 1 April 2014, will benefit more than 39,000 intermediaries.

Instinet Australia Pty Limited Pays $50,000 Infringement Notice Penalty

Date 17/03/2014

Instinet Australia Pty Limited ("Instinet") has paid a penalty of $50,000 to comply with an infringement notice given to it by the Markets Disciplinary Panel ("MDP"). The penalty was for the entry of an erroneous order which resulted in the market for Renison Consolidated Mines NL March 2012 convertible notes not being both fair and orderly.