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Dalian Commodity Exchange - Vice President Wang Fenghai: Strengthening The R&D And Services Of Core Technologies

Date 03/12/2012

A few days ago, Wang Fenghai, vice president of DCE and president of Dalian Futures Information Technology Co., Ltd. gave an interview by the reporters from “Futures Daily”, concerning the information technology development and innovation in services made by exchanges, with the contents as the follows:

In 2012, the acceleration in the reform and innovation of China’s futures market is reflected in the start of the asset management by futures companies, the permission of fund Separated Managed Account (SMA) to participate in commodity futures and the promotion of exchanges’ preparations for options. In such circumstances, the demands of the market for information technology become more diverse and specialized. In order to understand the detailed conditions of IT development and innovation in services made by exchanges, a few days ago the reporters of “Futures Daily” interviewed Wang Fenghai, vice president of DCE and president of Dalian Futures Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Osaka Securities Exchange SPAN Parameter Updated - December 10, 2012 - Dec. 14, 2012

Date 03/12/2012

SPAN Parameter is the fundamental data for calculating margin requirements and is used for calculating "SPAN Risk Parameter Files" which are distributed on a daily basis.

The data is posted on the first business day of the week before the applied period.

New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority: Lowball Share Offer Regulations In Force

Date 03/12/2012

Commerce Minister Craig Foss has welcomed new regulations to help rein in unsolicited share offers and protect shareholders.

Qatar Exchange Receives Award

Date 02/12/2012

Qatar Exchange (QE) received recognition from the Middle East Investor Relations Society (ME-IR Society) for its [contribution to the development of IR in Qatar and the region.]  The award was presented to Abdul Aziz Al Emadi, Director Listing Department at the ME-IR Society’s annual regional conference held in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, 29 November 2012. 

CFA And Eurex To Cooperate And Jointly Enhance Futures Market Structure In China - Cooperation Agreement Signed On 2 December 2012

Date 02/12/2012

The China Futures Association (CFA) and Eurex Group signed today a comprehensive cooperation agreement in Shenzhen at the 8th International Derivatives Forum in Shenzhen. Both partners foresee an extensive dialogue in order to facilitate the further development of both derivatives markets.

Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) - Statistical Report November 2012

Date 01/12/2012

At the end of November 2012 TADAWUL All Share Index (TASI) closed at a level of 6,533.14 points, lost 257.90 points (3.80%) over the close of the previous month. 

EGX Board Held A Consultative Meeting To Discuss The Current Situation Of The Market

Date 01/12/2012

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) Board of Directors held an abrupt meeting on Monday 26th of November 2012 to discuss the current market situation. Also it investigated alternative plans to meet the changes happening due to the current events and its escalations.

CFTC’s Division Of Market Oversight Issues Time-Limited No-Action Relief Concerning Bespoke Or Complex Swaps

Date 30/11/2012

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Division of Market Oversight (DMO) today announced the issuance of a time-limited no-action letter granting relief, for bespoke or complex swaps, from certain reporting obligations under Part 43 and Part 45 of the Commission’s regulations.

BATS 1000 Index Gains 0.8% This Week

Date 30/11/2012

BATS Global Markets, a leading operator of securities markets in the U.S. and Europe, reports the BATS 1000® Index (Ticker: BATSK) rose 126.54 points, or 0.8%, this week to close at 15,900.18as of the 4 p.m. ET market close today. 

CFTC’s Division Of Swap Dealer And Intermediary Oversight Issues Time Limited No-Action Letters For Operators Of Certain FundsOof Funds

Date 30/11/2012

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO) issued time limited no-action relief to the operators of funds of funds. The letter provides that DSIO will not recommend that the CFTC take enforcement action against the commodity pool operator of a fund of funds for failure to register as such until the later of June 30, 2013, or six months after the effective date (or compliance date, if later) of any revised guidance that DSIO issues on the application of the de minimis thresholds to funds of funds in the context of CFTC regulations 4.5 and 4.13(a)(3), provided that the commodity pool operator files a claim for no-action relief and that claim meets certain criteria specified in the letter.