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Clearstream’s March 2013 Figures

Date 05/04/2013

In March 2013, the value of assets under custody held on behalf of customers registered an increase of 4 percent to EUR 11.5 trillion (compared to EUR 11.1 trillion in March 2012). Securities held under custody in Clearstream’s international business increased by 4 percent from EUR 5.9 trillion in March 2012 to EUR 6.2 trillion in March 2013. Domestic German securities held under custody increased by 4 percent from EUR 5.2 trillion in March 2012 to EUR 5.4 trillion in March 2013.

Thai Bourse Says Thailand Clearing House (TCH) To Raise Margins For Songkarn Holiday Trade And Update Margin Rates

Date 05/04/2013

The Thailand Futures Exchange PCL (TFEX), under The Stock Exchange of Thailand group (SET), reveals Thailand Clearing House Co., Ltd. (TCH) will temporarily raise trading margins, so-called Super Margin, for oil, silver, and USD futures  ahead of the Songkarn Thai new year holiday, effective on April 12.

BNY Mellon Enhances Accessedge Global Collateral Management Offering - First Live Lender To Use The Link

Date 05/04/2013

BNY Mellon, the global leader in investment management and investment services, has upgraded its AccessEdge collateral management portal via a newly-established link to Pirum’s tri-party automation service to enhance clients’ ability to manage collateral.

London Stock Exchange Group Plc: Closing Of London Stock Exchange Group Plc's Offer For LCH.Clearnet

Date 05/04/2013

On 7 March 2013, LCH.Clearnet Group Limited ("LCH.Clearnet") and London Stock Exchange Group plc ("LSEG") announced a revised recommended cash offer by London Stock Exchange (C) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of LSEG, for a majority stake in LCH.Clearnet. On 26 March 2013, LCH.Clearnet and LSEG announced that the Acceptance Condition in respect of the Revised Offer had been satisfied and also that a seven business day extension period had been agreed between the parties to provide more time for remaining LCH.Clearnet Shareholders to participate in the Revised Offer. The Revised Offer is now closed to further acceptances.

The Banking Union - A European Perspective: Reasons, Benefits And Challenges Of The Banking Union - Speech By Yves Mersch, Member Of The Executive Board Of The European Central Bank, At The Seminar “Auf Dem Weg Zu Mehr Stabilität – Ein Dialog Über Die Ausgestaltung Der Bankenunion Zwischen Wissenschaft Und Praxis“ Organised By Europolis And Wirtschaftswoche, Berlin, 5 April 2013

Date 05/04/2013

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Let me focus on three specific reasons for the establishment of a European Banking Union: first, delinking sovereigns and banks and fostering the reintegration of financial markets, second, avoiding national bias in supervision, and third, restoring the proper transmission of monetary policy.

MCX Weekly Market Report March 28, 2013 – April 04, 2013

Date 05/04/2013

Please click here to download MCX's weekly market report for the week March 28, 2013 to April 04, 2013.

Changes In The Composition Of The ATHEX Indices

Date 05/04/2013

Due to the transfer of the trading of the shares of the companies, «ANEK LINES S.A.» and «SELONDA AQUACULTURE S.A.» to the «Surveillance» Category of the Athens Exchange, the shares of the companies will be removed from all ΑΤΗΕΧ Indices. Additionally, the shares of the company «Cyprus Popular Bank Public Co LTD» will be removed from all ΑΤΗΕΧ Indices.

Thai Bourse Supports Thai Firms To Produce CSR Reports For Sustainability Disclosure

Date 05/04/2013

Corporate Social Responsibility Institute (CSRI), under The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) group, is committed to encourage Thai listed companies to develop and operate businesses with social responsibility. To support the firms in producing CSR reports, CSRI has continued building understanding of CSR through seminars and other trainings, aiming at creating sustainability for Thai organizations, underscoring SET's long-term capital market development plan.

Borsa Italiana Monthly Update - March 2013

Date 05/04/2013

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Japan’s Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission: Recommendation For Administrative Action Based On Findings Of The Inspection Of RBS Securities Japan Limited

Date 05/04/2013

1. Contents of the recommendation

Pursuant to Article 20, paragraph (1) of the Act for the Establishment of the Financial Services Agency, the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission (“SESC”) issued today, on April 5, a recommendation that the Prime Minister and the Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency (“FSA”) shall take administrative action against RBS Securities Japan Limited*(hereinafter referred to as “RBS Securities”). This recommendation is based on the findings of the inspection by the SESC, whereby the following violations of the law and regulation were identified.