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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.

Fidessa Opens Up The World Of Post-Trade Processing - Announces First In Series Of Initiatives That Will Bring Systemic Cost Reduction To The Global Trading Community

Date 01/08/2013

Fidessa group plc (LSE: FDSA) has today announced the availability of its open Post-trade Confirmation Hub which allows buy-side and sell-side firms to confirm trades between themselves via FIX. Key to the initiative is that firms can certify once to the hub and then be part of Fidessa’s global trading community of 3,600 buy-sides and 775 brokers.

Osaka Securities Exchange Trading Overview For July 2013

Date 01/08/2013

OSE announced a trading overview (preliminary estimates) in July 2013.

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority: Andy Briscoe Appointed Chairman Of Money Advice Service

Date 01/08/2013

Former Life Trust Holdings CEO Andy Briscoe has been appointed chair of the Money Advice Service.

Malawi Stock Exchange Monthly Market Performance Report - July 2013

Date 01/08/2013

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exchange's  monthly market performance report for July 2013.

Adel S. Al-Ghamdi Appointed Chief Executive Officer Of The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul)

Date 01/08/2013

Adel Saleh Al-Ghamdi began his work as Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) on Monday, 1 July 2013, succeeding Mr. Abdullah S. Alsuweilmy, who recently left his position. Tadawul’s board has expressed its sincere thanks and appreciation to Alsuweilmy for his  achievement and contribution whilst also wishing Al-Ghamdi all the best in his new position.