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NASDAQ Dubai Joins Gulf Bond And Sukuk Association To Promote Region’s Debt Market

Date 30/01/2012

NASDAQ Dubai has become the first securities exchange to join the Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association (GBSA), in a move that will strengthen the development of the region’s debt markets.

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission: Futures Trader Tsoi Bun Convicted Of Price Rigging After Retrial

Date 30/01/2012

The Eastern Magistracy today convicted a futures trader, Mr Tsoi Bun, after a retrial of five charges of manipulating the calculated opening prices (COP) of index futures contracts in the futures market following his acquittal two years ago.

Dubai Financial Market Inaugurates Its Educational Trading Floor At Dubai Men's College - The Leading Regional Initiative Reaffirms DFM’s Commitment To Corporate Social Responsibility

Date 30/01/2012

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced the inauguration of its educational trading floor at Dubai Men's College, a leading initiative amongst the regional financial markets. This development reaffirms the exchange's commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and continuous efforts to enhance the educational environment through linking theoretical studies with practical experience and offering the students an opportunity to learn interactively.

Securities Commission Malaysia Scorecard Q4 2011: Sukuk Dominates Fund-Raising Activities In 2011

Date 30/01/2012

Ringgit-denominated sukuk issuances dominated Malaysian fund-raising activities approved by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) for the year, accounting for RM78.9 billion out of RM118.9 billion total funds approved through the capital market.

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting In Davos: Jobs Are Top Priority, Business Leaders Say As World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2012 Closes

Date 29/01/2012

• The international community should focus on promoting growth and creating jobs, particularly for youth
• Capitalism and the free market should be more responsive to social needs, said Professor Klaus Schwab
• The theme of the 42nd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is The Great Transformation: Shaping New Models. For more information, visit http://wef.ch/Davos

Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange Weekly Market Commentary - January 29, 2012

Date 29/01/2012

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. 

World Economic Forum: Restoring Confidence Crucial To Rebuilding World Recovery

Date 28/01/2012

• No country immune from current crisis, says Lagarde
• Need to build firewalls to restore confidence
• Countries must tailor their budget responses to individual situation

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting In Davos: Eurozone Must Show “Colour Of Money” Before World Helps With Financial Rescue

Date 28/01/2012

• No country is immune from the Eurozone crisis
• Other countries will not help unless Eurozone leaders show political will
• A financial firewall is needed to help stem the debt crisis
• The theme of the 42nd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is The Great Transformation: Shaping New Models. For more information, visit http://wef.ch/Davos

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting In Davos: Japan’s Prime Minister Calls European Debt Crisis The Greatest Risk To The World Economy

Date 28/01/2012

• Japan expresses willingness to do what it can to support the Eurozone
• Japan is working with South Korea and India to prevent crisis spreading to Asia
• The theme of the 42nd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is The Great Transformation: Shaping New Models. For more information, visit http://wef.ch/Davos

SEC Deputy Inspector General To Serve As Agency’s Interim Inspector General

Date 27/01/2012

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that Noelle Maloney will serve as interim Inspector General for the agency following the departure of Inspector General H. David Kotz to join a private investigative services firm. Mr. Kotz’s last day at the Commission was Friday, Jan. 27.