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Japan's Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission: Recommendation For Administrative Monetary Penalty Payment Order For Insider Trading By MAM PTE. LTD.

Date 02/12/2013

1. Contents of the SESC’s Recommendation

Pursuant to Article 20(1) of the Act for Establishment of the Financial Services Agency (“FSA”), on December 2, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission made a recommendation to the Prime Minister and the Commissioner of the FSA that an administrative monetary penalty payment order be issued in regard to an insider trading by MAM PTE. LTD. (“MAM”). This recommendation is based on the findings of the investigation into the insider trading, whereby the following violations of laws and ordinances were identified.

Japan's Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission: Recommendation For Administrative Monetary Penalty Payment Order For Insider Trading By Stats Investment Management Co., Ltd.

Date 02/12/2013

1. Contents of the SESC’s Recommendation

Pursuant to Article 20(1) of the Act for Establishment of the Financial Services Agency (“FSA”), on December 2, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission made a recommendation to the Prime Minister and the Commissioner of the FSA that an administrative monetary penalty payment order be issued in regard to an insider trading by Stats Investment Management Co., Ltd. (“Stats”). This recommendation is based on the findings of the investigation into the insider trading, whereby the following violations of laws and ordinances were identified.

Overseas Investor Participation In HKEx's Derivatives Market In Hong Kong Remains High

Date 02/12/2013

Overseas investors' participation in HKEx’s futures and options market in Hong Kong remained high and their contribution surpassed that of local investors for two consecutive years, according to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited's (HKEx) Derivatives Market Transaction Survey 2012/13.  The survey found that Exchange Participants’ principal trading and investor trading continued to contribute equally to the turnover in HKEx’s derivatives market, which comprises predominantly financial futures and options, from July 2012 to June 2013.

EGX's Board Approves The Egyptian Exchange's Strategy For The Years 2013-2017

Date 02/12/2013

During its meeting today, The Egyptian Exchange's Board members approved the strategy for 2013-2017.

HKEx And China Futures Association Sign MOU

Date 02/12/2013

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) and the China Futures Association (CFA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today (Monday) on cooperation and the exchange of information.

SGX And China Futures Association To Collaborate

Date 02/12/2013

Singapore Exchange (SGX) and the China Futures Association (CFA) are cooperating in the development of derivatives markets in China and Singapore.

DFM Accredits “Al Ramz Securities” For Direct Market Access (DMA)

Date 02/12/2013

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced that “Al Ramz Securities” has been accredited to provide Direct Market access (DMA) for global brokers lifting the number of DMA service providers to 6 brokerage firms. The exchange is currently processing similar applications from other brokerage firms in collaboration with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).

Trayport Whitepaper: Managing Unique Trade Identifier (UTI) Generation, Communication And Matching For EMIR and REMIT Regulations

Date 02/12/2013

Trayport®, a leading provider of energy trading solutions to traders, brokers and exchanges worldwide, today announced the launch of its whitepaper Managing Unique Trade Identifier (UTI) Generation, Communication and Matching in the context of EMIR and REMIT Regulations. The whitepaper discusses some of the challenges faced by trading counterparts in generating, exchanging and matching UTIs. It also outlines Trayport’s solution to solve this issue for both historical transactions and future trades.

Japan's Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission: Recommendation For Administrative Monetary Penalty Payment Order For Insider Trading By Finnowave Investments, Inc.

Date 02/12/2013

1. Contents of the SESC’s Recommendation

Pursuant to Article 20(1) of the Act for Establishment of the Financial Services Agency (“FSA”), on December 2, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission made a recommendation to the Prime Minister and the Commissioner of the FSA that an administrative monetary penalty payment order be issued in regard to an insider trading by Finnowave Investments, Inc. (“FWI”). This recommendation is based on the findings of the investigation into the insider trading, whereby the following violations of laws and ordinances were identified.

CES China Cross Border Index Series Semi-Annual Review December 2013

Date 02/12/2013

China Exchanges Services Company Limited and China Securities Index Company Limited announce the following semi-annual review changes to the CES China 120 Index, CES China A80 Index and CES China HK Mainland Index. The adjustments will be implemented after the close of all relevant exchanges on 13 December 2013.