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Harmonisation Of Critical OTC Derivatives Data Elements (Other Than UTI And UPI) – Second Batch - Consultative Report Issued By CPMI-IOSCO

Date 19/10/2016

The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have today published for public comment a consultative report onHarmonisation of critical OTC derivatives data elements (other than UTI and UPI) – second batch. 

The European Association Of CCP Clearing Houses (EACH) Responds To The CPMI-IOSCO Consultative Report On CCP Resilience And Recovery

Date 19/10/2016

The EACH response to the consultative report on Resilience and Recovery of CCP is published today. EACH welcomes that CPMI-IOSCO has undertaken to provide clarification in order to ensure a consistent application of the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures (PFMIs) across jurisdictions. 

Dubai International Financial Centre Hosts The Second IMF Regional Economic Outlook For 2016

Date 19/10/2016

• 3.5% regional growth this year in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan region, faster than global average growth rates

HKEX: Trading Continues During Black Rainstorm Warning

Date 19/10/2016

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced that the Black Rainstorm Warning has not affected trading in the securities and derivatives markets, which continue to operate as normal.  According to the rules, trading will continue until the end of today’s last trading session.

ETFGI Reports Assets Invested In ETFs/ETPs Listed Globally Reached A New Record High Of 3.408 Trillion US Dollars At The End Of Q3 2016

Date 19/10/2016

ETFGI, the leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, today reported assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed globally reached a new record high US$3.408 trillion at the end of Q3 2016. Net flows gathered by ETFs/ETPs in September were strong with US$25.19 Bn of net new assets gathered during the month marking the 32nd consecutive month of net inflows, according to preliminary data from ETFGI’s September 2016 global ETF and ETP industry insights report (click here to view the ETFGI global asset growth chart).

SIX Interbank Clearing: QR Code To Replace The Currently Used Inpayment Slips

Date 19/10/2016

The Board of Directors of SIX Interbank Clearing Ltd has decided to revise the inpayment slip with data code planned for mid-2018. 

Systemic Risk Council Comments On The Financial Stability Board's Consultative Document On Asset Management Activities

Date 19/10/2016

On October 15, 2016, the Systemic Risk Council submitted a comment letter to the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on its recent Consultative Document, in which the FSB proposed policy recommendations intended to address structural vulnerabilities in the asset management industry.

Shanghai Futures Exchange Launches New Market Surveillance Platform Powered By Nasdaq’s SMARTS

Date 19/10/2016

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) have officially announced that Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), one of the world’s largest futures markets, has launched a new market surveillance platform powered by SMARTS, Nasdaq’s flagship surveillance solution.

Japan's Financial Services Agency: The First Meeting Of The Task Force On Fair Disclosure Rule Of The Financial System Council

Date 19/10/2016

The Task Force on Fair Disclosure Rule of the Financial System Council will hold its first meeting on October 21st, 2016 as follows.

The meeting is open to the public. Please note that the seats for the public are limited. We appreciate your understanding.

Securities Commission Malaysia Files Civil Suit Against Dato’ Sreesanthan Eliathamby For Insider Trading

Date 19/10/2016

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has filed a civil suit at the Kuala Lumpur High Court against Dato’ Sreesanthan Eliathamby for insider trading involving the shares of Worldwide Holdings Bhd (Worldwide).