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Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Moves Ahead With Co-Location Centre

Date 01/08/2013

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is moving ahead with the construction of its co-location centre to be completed in the first half of 2014. To be built according to best practice Tier III data centre standard and located at the exchange, will offer clients access to the JSE at unprecedented speeds.

CME Group Inc. Reports Strong Second-Quarter 2013 Financial Results

Date 01/08/2013

CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today reported revenues of $816 million and operating income of $508 million for the second quarter of 2013.  Net income attributable to CME Group was $311 million and diluted earnings per share were $0.93.

TMX Group Limited Declares Dividend Of $0.40 Per Common Share

Date 01/08/2013

The Board of Directors of TMX Group Limited declared a dividend of $0.40 on each common share outstanding, payable on August 30, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 16, 2013.

Luxembourg Stock Exchange: Listing Of A Project Bond For Spanish Energy Needs

Date 01/08/2013

On 2 August 2013, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange will admit to trading on its regulated market a bond issue from Watercraft Capital that is the first bond supported by the European Investment Bank as part of its Project Bond Initiative.

TMX Group Limited Reports Results For The Second Quarter 2013

Date 01/08/2013

• Revenue of $182.3 million in Q2/13, up 6% compared with Q1/13
• Diluted earnings per share of 47 cents in Q2/13
• Adjusted diluted earnings per share of 89 cents in Q2/13, up 14% compared with Q1/13
• Adjusted diluted earnings per share of 89 cents excludes:
  -  22 cents per share charge related to the sale of PC-Bond and related income tax expense;
  -  5 cents per share charge related to an increase in deferred income tax liabilities resulting from the change in B.C. corporate income tax    rate; and
  -  15 cents per share of amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions

Japan's Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission: Recommendation For Administrative Monetary Penalty Payment Order For Market Manipulation Of The Shares Of RISE Inc.

Date 01/08/2013

1. Contents of the Recommendation

Pursuant to Article 20(1) of the Act for Establishment of the Financial Services Agency (the “FSA”), on July 31, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission made a recommendation that the Prime Minister and the Commissioner of the FSA shall issue an administrative monetary penalty payment order for market manipulation of the shares of RISE. This recommendation is based on the findings of the investigation of market manipulation, whereby the following violations of laws and ordinances were identified.

Dalian Commodity Exchange: Notice On Promulgation And Implementation Of Relevant Rules On Position Limit

Date 01/08/2013

In order to get close to the market and improve the rules, Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) has made some amendments to relevant rules on position limit management of the DCE Risk Management Measures, after approved by the DCE Council and reporting to the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC). The major amendments include: when the single-sided position of contracts of all varieties reaches a certain amount, the position limit amount will be made in accordance with the single-sided position proportion of members of futures company; when the single-sided position of contracts of all varieties is less than or equal to a certain amount, the position of members of futures company will not be limited; and futures company’s member that exceeds the position limit will not be forced to cover its position.

The Spanish Stock Exchange Traded €73.3 Billion In July, Up 25.4 On June - The Highest Turnover Monthly Figure Since October 2011

Date 01/08/2013

• The number of trades in July reached 4.27 million, up 24.2% from June 2013
• As for the ETF segment, the trading volume in the first seven months came in at €1.7 billion, up 41% year on year
• In July the trading volume on the Derivatives market reached 3.8 million contracts
• Monthly record on number of trades on the Corporate Debt market

Japan Exchange Group Trading Overview For July 2013

Date 01/08/2013

Japan Exchange Group released Trading Overview in July 2013.

Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Launches Online Virtual Trader

Date 01/08/2013

In a bid to grow public participation on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the JSE has launched an online trading simulator which will allow aspirant traders to test a range of JSE products, in a risk-free environment.