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The Number Of Monetary Financial Institutions In The Euro Area And In The EU Decreased Further In 2011

Date 16/01/2012

On 1 January 2012 the total number of monetary financial institutions (MFIs) in the euro area stood at 7,533. This is a net decrease of 332 units (4%) in comparison with the situation a year ago. With a few minor exceptions, the decline was spread across the whole of the euro area. There were 9,587 MFIs in the European Union (EU) as a whole, a net decrease of 334 units.

U.K. Chancellor Announces Further Steps To Promote The Development Of The RMB Market In London

Date 16/01/2012

The Rt Hon. George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Norman Chan, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), today met to announce the next steps in promoting closer collaboration between London and Hong Kong as part of the increasing global use of the Chinese currency, the Renminbi (RMB).  They announced the launch of a joint private-sector forum, to be facilitated by HM Treasury and the HKMA, that will enhance cooperation between the UK and Hong Kong to support the Chinese Government’s policy in the development of the offshore RMB market.  The forum will focus on exploring synergies between the UK and Hong Kong, specifically looking at clearing and settlement systems, market liquidity and the development of new RMB denominated products.

HKEx Announces Details Of Temporary Holiday Risk Management Arrangements

Date 16/01/2012

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has announced the details of the holiday risk management arrangements below, following its news release dated 9 January 2012.

New iShares Bond ETF Launched On Xetra

Date 16/01/2012

A new bond ETF issued by iShares has been tradable in Deutsche Börse’s XTF segment since Monday.

ESMA Publishes Two Comment Letters

Date 16/01/2012

These comment letters have been sent to the IASB and the EFRAG, and concern IASB's executive draft "Investment enteties".

FFastFill Expands Horizon Network To ASX Australian Liquidity Centre

Date 16/01/2012

FFastFill plc, the leading supplier of front, middle and back office technology to the global derivatives market, today announced that it has expanded its colocation offerings to include access to the ASX’s new data and co-location centre - the ASX Australian Liquidity Centre (ALC).

MICEX-RTS Group In 2011. Review Of The Year

Date 16/01/2012

Year 2011 became a milestone in the history of the Russian stock market. In  February 2011 MICEX and RTS Stock Exchanges announced their intention to merge.  In September the merger of the MICEX and the RTS was approved by the Federal  Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation, аnd in December 19, 2011  Russia’s two major exchanges became a single company named OJSC MICEX-RTS.

Special Address By Tan Sri Zarinah Anwar Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia At The Establishment Of Cimb-Principal Islamic’s International Funds In Ireland Monday, 16 January 2012 At Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Date 16/01/2012

I am delighted to be here this afternoon to join you in celebrating the establishment of CIMB-Principal Islamic Asset Management’s fund platform in Ireland. My heartiest congratulations to CIMB-Principal Islamic for taking this significant step and timely initiative to introduce Islamic funds to the global arena.  This development represents another milestone in the Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to deepen, broaden and further internationalise our Islamic capital market, of which Islamic fund management is a critical component.

SGX Second Quarter Financial Year 2012 - 2Q FY2012

Date 16/01/2012

• Revenue: $148.1 million ($172.2 million in 2Q FY2011)
• EBITDA: $89.3 million ($109.6 million) and Net Profit: $65.4 million ($74.2 million)
• Earnings per share: 6.1 cents (7.0 cents)
• Interim Dividend per share: 4.0 cents (4.0 cents)

New EDHEC-Risk Institute Research Assesses The True Risks Of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Date 16/01/2012

New research at EDHEC-Risk Institute has addressed the question of the true risks of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in Europe in the light of issues raised by financial regulators and international organisations.