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MICEX-RTS And OECD Sign Agreement To Strengthen Corporate Governance In Russia

Date 12/12/2011

On December 12 MICEX-RTS and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) signed an agreement that will strengthen corporate governance in Russia through a program called the OECD-Russia Corporate Governance Roundtable. The signing ceremony took place at the Russian Ministry of Economic Development as part of OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría’s visit to Moscow.

London Stock Exchange Group Plc To Acquire Outstanding 50 Per Cent Of FTSE International Limited

Date 12/12/2011

• 50 per cent stake of FTSE to be acquired for £450 million, giving LSEG 100 per cent  ownership and strategic control
• FTSE is a leading, high growth global index business with a powerful international brand and reach
• Transaction facilitates accelerated global expansion and growth
• LSEG’s business further diversified into indices, data and analytics, as well as into new geographies, in line with stated strategy
• Governance and independence of FTSE index products to be maintained
• Cost synergies of £10 million p.a. and gross revenue synergies of £18 million p.a. by the end of year 3; immediately earnings enhancing
• Funded from existing resources; commitments received for new £350 million bank facilities to maintain financial flexibility (subject to final documentation)
• Closing is subject to customary conditions and is expected by Q1 2012

Korea Exchange Donates USD 100,000 For Turkey Earthquake Victims

Date 12/12/2011

Mr. Bongsoo KIM, Chairman and CEO of KRX, sent a letter of condolences to Mr. Hüseyin ERKAN, CEO and Chairman of ISE, expressing grief over the disaster and offered help in overcoming the effects of such catastrophe. In his reply letter, Mr. ERKAN expressed his gratitude underlining the long term friendship between the two countries as well as the cooperation and solidarity between the two exchanges.

Japan's Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission Recommendation For Administrative Action Based On Findings Of The Inspection Of UBS Securities Japan Ltd.

Date 12/12/2011

1 Contents of the Recommendation

Pursuant to Article 20, paragraph 1 of the Act for Establishment of the Financial Services Agency (FSA), today, on December 9, 2011, the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission issued a recommendation that the Prime Minister and the Commissioner of the FSA take administrative action and any other appropriate measures against UBS Securities Japan Ltd.* (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). This recommendation is based on the findings of an inspection, whereby the following breach of laws and regulations by the Company was identified.

UK's Financial Services Authority Board Publishes Report Into The Failure Of The Royal Bank Of Scotland

Date 12/12/2011

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published its Board’s Report into ‘The failure of the Royal Bank of Scotland’ (RBS).

Japan's Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission: Recommendation For Administrative Action based On Findings Of The Inspection Of Citigroup Global Markets Japan Inc.

Date 12/12/2011

1  Contents of the Recommendation

Pursuant to Article 20, paragraph 1 of the Act for Establishment of the Financial Services Agency (FSA), today, on December 9, 2011, the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission (SESC) issued a recommendation that the Prime Minister and the Commissioner of the FSA take administrative action and any other appropriate measures against Citigroup Global Markets Japan Inc.* (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). This recommendation is based on the findings of an inspection, whereby the following breaches of laws and regulations by the Company were identified.

Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange Weekly Market Commentary - December 11, 2011

Date 11/12/2011

Welcome to the Weekly Market Commentary from DGCX, providing you with a snapshot of what’s happening in the energy, precious metal and currency futures markets. 

Joint IMF-People’s Bank Of China Symposium Calls For Strengthening Financial Stability Assessments In Asia And Worldwide

Date 10/12/2011

In the wake of the global financial crisis, authorities worldwide, including those in Asia, are stepping up their efforts to assess the health of their financial sectors in close collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In the past two years, the IMF conducted its first-ever Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) reviews of China and Indonesia, jointly with the World Bank. FSAP updates have been completed for Bangladesh, Cambodia, and the Philippines, and assessments are either underway or will soon be launched in India, Japan, Malaysia, and Australia.

Quarterly Changes To The NASDAQ Q-50 Index

Date 09/12/2011

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced today the results of the quarterly evaluation of the NASDAQ Q-50 Index (Nasdaq:NXTQ), which will become effective prior to market open on Monday, December 19, 2011.

Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Canadian Indices

Date 09/12/2011

Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces the following index changes as a result of the Quarterly S&P/TSX Composite Index Review.  These changes will be effective at the open on Monday, December 19, 2011.