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Tokyo Grain Exchange: SPAN Parameters Effective From January 16, 2013 To January 31, 2013

Date 08/01/2013

The SPAN parameters applicable from January 16, 2013 (Wed) to January 31, 2013 (Thu) is now available on the Japan Commodity Clearing House website at the following URL:   http://www.jcch.co.jp/i/

Marex Spectron Group Joins DGCX As Broker Clearing Member

Date 08/01/2013

The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) announced today that Marex Spectron Group, the world’s largest privately owned broker of financial products in the commodities sector and a leader in brokering physical energy products, has been approved as a Broker Clearing Member of the Exchange.

SGX Observes New Global Regulatory, Risk Management And Capital Standards

Date 08/01/2013

Singapore Exchange (SGX) today said it is well positioned to meet the latest international regulatory and risk management standards set by the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS). This has been achieved after an extensive review and sharpening of SGX’s risk management and operational processes, and the addition of new rules and procedures to enhance the safety and efficiency of its subsidiaries.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore: Singapore's Financial Sector To Undergo Financial Stability Assessment

Date 08/01/2013

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today that Singapore will participate in the International Monetary Fund’s Financial Sector Assessment Programme (FSAP) in 2013. Singapore last participated in the programme in 2004.

New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority Suspends AFA Licence Of David Ross

Date 08/01/2013

FMA has suspended the Authorised Financial Adviser (AFA) licence of David Ross for a period of six months. Mr Ross' licence was formally suspended on 17 December 2012. FMA will decide whether further action is required before the end of the suspension period. The wider investigation into alleged breaches of financial markets legislation continues.

TMX Group Equity Financing Statistics – December 2012 - Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange

Date 07/01/2013

TMX Group today announced its financing activity on Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange for December and full year 2012.

S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces Changes To The S&P/TSX Canadian Indices - A Deletion From The S&P/TSX Venture Composite And Venture Select Indices

Date 07/01/2013

S&P Canadian Index Services will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Canadian Indices:

The shareholders of Hana Mining Ltd. (TSXVN:HMG) have approved the Plan of Arrangement whereby the company will be acquired by Cupric Canyon Capital LP and Cuprous Capital Ltd. Shareholders of Hana Mining will receive $CDN0.82 cash per share held.

Hana Mining will be removed from the S&P/TSX Venture Composite and Venture Select Indices after the close of Wednesday, January 9, 2013. 

CFTC Extending Period For Accepting Public Comment On A CME Request To Adopt New Chapter 10 And New Rule 1001 Of CME’s Rulebook

Date 07/01/2013

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is extending the time period for which it is accepting public comment on a request from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) for approval of a rule (Rule 1001) submitted pursuant to section 40.5 of the Commission’s regulations. On December 14, 2012, CME amended its filing. 

Global ETF And ETP Assets Reach A New High Of Nearly $2 Trillion ($1.95 Trillion) At The End Of 2012

Date 07/01/2013

Global assets invested in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)and Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) hit an all-time high of nearly $2 trillion ($1.95 trillion) at the end of 2012. ETF and ETP assets have increased by 27.6% from $1.53 trillion to $1.95 trillion during 2012, according to figures from ETFGI’s monthly Global ETF and ETP industry insights.

Statement By Commissioner Michel Barnier On The Impact Of The Latest Basel Committee Liquidity Developments For Capital Requirements (CRD 4) In The EU

Date 07/01/2013

(in the light of the Group of Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS) meeting and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision press release dated 6 January 2013)

"I welcome the unanimous agreement reached by the Basel Committee on the revised liquidity coverage ratio and the gradual approach for its phasing-in by clearly defined dates. This is significant progress which addresses issues already raised by the European Commission. We now need to make full use of the observation period, and learn from the reports that the European Banking Authority will prepare on the results of the observation period, before formally implementing in 2015 the liquidity coverage ratio under EU law in line with the Basel standards.