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The Egyptian Exchange To Resume Trading On Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Date 22/03/2011

EGX has announced that trading will be resumed on Wednesday 23 March 2011 according to number of controlling measures.

Joaquín Almunia Vice President Of The European Commission Responsible For Competition Policy SGEI Reform And The Application Of Competition Rules To The Financial Sector: Themes For Dialogue With The European Parliament European Parliament, ECON Committee Brussels, 22 March 2011

Date 22/03/2011

Honourable members, Ladies and Gentlemen:

I want to thank the ECON Committee and its chairperson, Sharon Bowles, for inviting me to this structured dialogue. Today, I will touch upon a number of issues that are moving the competition policy agenda forward: from the application of State aid rules to the Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI), to the revision of our best practices in antitrust and the issue of collective redress. I will also update you on the issue of State aid to banks and report on our other initiatives in the financial sector.

JSE Weekly Statistics Report

Date 22/03/2011

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UK's Financial Services Authority Publishes Business Plan For 2011/12

Date 22/03/2011

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today published its business plan setting out its priorities for 2011/12, and the implications for the FSA’s budget.

Record Trading In FORTS Agricultural Commodities On 21 March

Date 22/03/2011

On March 21, 2011 FORTS, the derivatives market of RTS, and Saint Petersburg Exchange saw a record high in trading volume in futures contract on raw sugar.

Amendments In The Trading Hours At The Egyptian Exchange (EGX)

Date 22/03/2011

According to the procedures to be undertaken to resume trading on The Egyptian Exchange (EGX), EGX announces amending its trading hours. To view the amendments in the trading hours, please click here.

The Palestine Exchange Alone Amongst Arab Exchanges In The Green

Date 22/03/2011

The Palestine Exchange (PEX) showed a positive performance during March 2011. PEX regained its losses since early 2011 as the Al-Quds Index recorded an increase of 1.37% as of 21/03/2011 compared to close of 2010.

FTSE Group And ASFA Launch Australia’s First After-Tax Benchmarks With Capital Gains Tax

Date 22/03/2011

FTSE Group “FTSE” and ASFA (Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia), today announce the expansion of the FTSE ASFA Australia Index Series to provide superannuation funds with an additional set of industry standard after-tax benchmarks.

Tokyo Stock Exchange Group: "Medium Term Management Plan (For FY2011 To FY2013)"Drawn Up

Date 22/03/2011

The Tokyo Stock Exchange Group has formulated a new “Medium-Term Management Plan” for FY2011 to FY 2013.

Retail Investors Gain Valuable Insights And Investment Tips At Bursa Malaysia's Market Chat 2010/11

Date 22/03/2011

Approximately 300 eager retail investors benefitted from Bursa Malaysia’s Market Chat 2010/11 roadshow on Saturday, 19 March 2011. Jointly organised by Bursa Malaysia and CIMB Investment Bank, and held at the Securities Commission in Kuala Lumpur, the roadshow offered participants valuable information on the attractive investment opportunities available in the capital market. Participants attending the roadshow had the opportunity to hear expert views from CIMB Investment Bank analysts on the market outlook for the second quarter of 2011.