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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, JP Morgan Unit Agree To $410 Million In Penalties, Disgorgement To Ratepayers

Date 30/07/2013

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today approved a stipulation and consent agreement under which JP Morgan Ventures Energy Corporation (JPMVEC) will pay $410 million in penalties and disgorgement to ratepayers for allegations of market manipulation stemming from the company’s bidding activities in electricity markets in California and the Midwest from September 2010 through November 2012. 

Global Bank Selects OptionsCity For Energy And OTC Trading Solutions

Date 30/07/2013

OptionsCity Software (www.optionscity.com), a leading provider of electronic trading solutions, announced today that a global Tokyo-based financial institution has deployed OptionsCity Metro and OptionsCity Freeway to its traders in New York and London. The OptionsCity trading platforms were adopted by the bank's energy trading operations on CME NYMEX and its OTC trades in Europe.

Japan Exchange Group: Outline Of New Jointly Developed Index

Date 30/07/2013

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. and Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. ("JPX Group") along with Nikkei Inc. ("Nikkei")　announce the basic concept of the new index, which is now jointly developed.

Xetra/FWB: Subscription Launch For TAG Immobilien AG Corporate Bond - Inclusion In The Prime Standard For Corporate Bonds Planned

Date 30/07/2013

TAG Immobilien AG is launching a bond in the Prime Standard for Corporate Bonds of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The bond with the ISIN: XS0954227210 may be subscribed from today until 2 August, subject to early termination of subscription. It has a volume of up to €200 million, runs until 7 August 2018 and has an interest rate of at least 3.00 percent. Its nominal denomination is €1,000.

NYSE Euronext Announces First Quarter 2013 Financial Results - First Quarter GAAP Diluted EPS Of $0.52 Vs. $0.34 In Prior Year - Non-GAAP Diluted EPS Of $0.57, Up 21% Excluding Merger Expenses, Exit Costs And Discrete Items - Global Leader In IPOs Year-to-Date - Share Of Tech IPOs at 75% - Cumulative $147 Million In Project 14 Cost Savings Achieved; 59% Of $250 Million Project 14 Goal - Shareholder Vote For ICE Transaction Scheduled For June 3; Integration Planning Well Underway

Date 30/07/2013

Financial and Operating Highlights[1],[2],[3]

• Diluted EPS of $0.57, up 21% compared to 1Q12; Up 33% from 4Q12
• Net revenue of $600 million in-line with 1Q12; Up 7% from 4Q12
• Fixed operating expenses of $380 million, down 8% on constant dollar / portfolio basis vs. 1Q12
• Operating income of $220 million, up 12% compared to 1Q12; Up 27% from 4Q12
• Debt-to-EBITDA ratio 2.3 times, down from 2.5 times at end of 2012; Cash balances up $147 million
• Board declares second quarter 2013 cash dividend of $0.30 per share

[1] All comparisons versus 1Q12 unless otherwise stated. Excludes merger expenses, exit costs, charge for fair value adjustment to RSU awards and discrete tax items.
[2] A full reconciliation of our non-GAAP results to our GAAP results is included in the attached tables. See also our statement on non-GAAP financial measures at the end of this earnings release.
[3] Cash balances include cash, cash equivalents and short term financial investments.

Bursa Malaysia Securities Publicly Reprimands Farlim Group (Malaysia) Berhad And Fines Nine Directors A Total Of Rm340,000

Date 30/07/2013

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Malaysia Securities) has publicly reprimanded Farlim Group (Malaysia) Berhad (FARLIM) and its directors for breaching the Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities (LR). In addition, the directors were fined a total of RM340,000. 

Dalian Commodity Exchange And Shanghai Ganglian E-Commerce Holdings Jointly Hold Summit on China’s Coal And Coke Industry Chain

Date 30/07/2013

From July 24 to July 25, Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) and the Shanghai Ganglian E-Commerce Holdings Co. (SGE) jointly hold the “2013 (2nd) Summit on Supply and Demand of China’s Coal and Coke Industry Chain” in Qingdao, Shandong Province, during which displaying coal and coke futures’ market function and serving coal and coke enterprises’ operation have become the focus of attention of all parties.

MCX-SX Flagship Index ‘SX40’ Wins Golden Peacock Eco-Innovation Award 2013

Date 30/07/2013

• SX40 is the first and only index in India to adopt FTSE’s Group’ Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB)  and is backed by sound research of Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) and FTKMC
• SX40 uses ICB’s capping methodology to eliminate industry bias, which has led to higher returns for investors compared to other indices
• Investor participation in SX40 derivatives is on a steady rise with volumes touching Rs 1500 crore in just two months

UBS's Second-Quarter 2013 Result

Date 30/07/2013

• UBS adjusted¹ profit before tax CHF 1 billion
• BIS Basel III fully applied CET1 capital ratio 11.2%
• UBS to acquire SNB StabFund equity, boosting BIS Basel III CET1 capital ratio by 70-90 basis points in fourth quarter 2013

Japan Exchange Group Consolidated Financial Results For Three Months Ended June 30, 2013, Unaudited

Date 30/07/2013

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.(hereinafter ”JPX”) was established on January 1, 2013 through a business combination between Tokyo Stock Exchange Group, Inc. and Osaka Securities Exchange Co., Ltd.(hereinafter “OSE”). Consolidated quarterly financial statements for the previous consolidated cumulative first quarter were not prepared as JPX. As such, comparisons of financial results with those of the previous fiscal year are not available.