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Regulatory Enhancement Related To Foreign Investment In The Saudi Capital Market

Date 04/06/2018

As part of the Capital Market Authority's (CMA) efforts to further develop the capital market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and based on its strategic objectives to stimulate investments, expand the institutional investments base, and increase the attractiveness of the capital market for all investors, CMA's Board has issued today its resolution to approve the updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Rules for Qualified Foreign Financial Institutions Investment in Listed Securities (Rules). This document aims to provide answers to  most of the commonly asked questions that may be raised by foreign investors, authorised persons and other relevant parties in relation the Rules.

CFTC Orders Société Générale S.A. To Pay $475 Million Penalty To Resolve Charges Of Manipulation, Attempted Manipulation, And False Reporting Of LIBOR And Euribor

Date 04/06/2018

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an Order today filing and settling charges against Société Générale S.A. (Société Générale or the Bank) for attempted manipulation of and false reporting in connection with the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) for U.S. Dollar, Yen and Euro, and the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (Euribor), certain instances of manipulation of Yen LIBOR, and aiding and abetting traders at another bank in their attempts to manipulate Euribor.  The Bank’s misconduct spans more than six years, from 2006 through mid-2012.  The CFTC Order requires Société Générale to pay a civil monetary penalty of $475 million, cease and desist from further violations as charged, and adhere to specific undertakings to ensure the integrity of its LIBOR, Euribor, and other benchmark interest rate submissions in the future.

The Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority Announces The Approval On The Updated Frequently Asked Questions On The Rules For Qualified Foreign Financial Institutions Investment In Listed Securities

Date 04/06/2018

As Part of the Capital Market Authority's (CMA) efforts to develop the capital market in the Kingdom, and based on its strategic objectives to stimulate investments, expand the institutional investments base, and increase the attractiveness of the capital market for all investors, CMA's Board has issued today its resolution dated 19\09\1439H corresponding to 04\06\2018G to approve the updated Frequently Asked Questions on the Rules for Qualified Foreign Financial Institutions Investment in Listed Securities. This document aims to answer the questions that may be raised by foreign investors, authorised persons and other relevant parties in relation to the Rules for Qualified Foreign Financial Institutions Investment in Listed Securities.

Moscow Exchange Trading Volumes In May 2018

Date 04/06/2018

Total trading volume across Moscow Exchange’s markets was RUB 71.1 trln in May 2018.

Opening Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz, Open Meeting On Final Rule: Indemnification (Amendments To The Swap Data Access Provisions Of Part 49 And Certain Other Matters), Proposed Rule: Volcker Rule (Revisions To Prohibitions And Restrictions On Proprietary Trading And Certain Interests In, And Relationships With, Hedge Funds And Private Equity Funds), And Proposed Rule: De Minimis Exception (Amendments To Swap Dealer Registration De Minimis Exception)

Date 04/06/2018

Mr. Chairman, thank you for calling this meeting.  It is a great pleasure to participate today with you and my fellow Commissioner in my first open meeting, as well as the first under your Chairmanship.  The matters before us today are important and timely.

Proposed Rule: De Minimis Exception (Amendments to Swap Dealer Registration De Minimis Exception)

This rulemaking which governs swap dealer registration is fundamental to the Commission’s effective oversight of the swaps market. 

New Research Shows European Demand For U.S. Equity Options Remains Strong

Date 04/06/2018

The Options Industry Council (OIC), an industry resource funded and managed by OCC, the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, today announced the results of the study, European Demand for U.S. Exchange-Listed Equity Options 2018, conducted by Burton-Taylor International Consulting and commissioned by OIC.

Opening Statement Of CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo Before The Open Commission Meeting

Date 04/06/2018

Good morning.  This meeting will come to order.  This is a public meeting of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

I am pleased to be joined today by my colleagues, Commissioners Brian Quintenz and Rostin Benham in our first public meeting together as a Commission.

These hearings require great preparation.  I would like to thank the CFTC staff for their hard work and input.

We are here today to consider one final rule amending the swap data access provisions and two proposed rules amending the Volcker Rule and Swaps Dealer de minimis calculations.

ICAP Information And Thomson Reuters Extend Their 19901 Partnership

Date 04/06/2018

ICAP Information, the leading global supplier of over-the-counter financial data, has announced a five-year extension to its long-standing relationship with Thomson Reuters to provide USD Interest Rate Swap (IRS) data on the Reuters Capital Markets 19901 service.

PEGAS Trading Volumes In May 2018 - PEGAS Spot Progresses By 28% Year-On-Year Boosted By Increased Volumes On All Hubs

Date 04/06/2018

PEGAS, the pan-European gas trading platform operated by Powernext, registered a total volume of 156.0 TWh in May 2018 which represented a year-to-year growth of 11% (May 2017: 140.7 TWh). The Dutch delivery zone TTF remained the dominant hub on PEGAS with an overall volume of 89.6 TWh, followed by the German NCG and Gaspool hubs with a total of 30.1 TWh. The Austrian CEGH VTP market area had a strong showing with 11.1 TWh, including 4.8 TWh on the derivatives segment, making it again the most liquid hub behind the TTF on the curve. 

Al Mawared Brokerage's Amman Stock Exchange Weekly Report, 4 June 2018

Date 04/06/2018

Click here to download Al Mawared Brokerage's weekly report on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE). The Report is designed to give an overview of developments in the Jordan Capital Markets as well as ASE performance indicators