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Thirteen Listed Companies To Update International Fund Managers On Growth Strategies: DFM Strengthens Growth Of Its International Investor Base Through New York Roadshow On 17 – 18 October 2016

Date 04/10/2016

• H. E. Essa Kazim: “We look forward to boosting foreign investors’ presence as a result of the joint efforts of DFM and listed companies, which are increasingly inclined to deepen relations with investors as well as being  significantly committed to embrace best practices”
• Foreign investors’ net in-flow reached AED 917 million in 2016 to date and their ownership of the market capitalisation reached 22.2%, equivalent to AED 74.3 billion

EPEX SPOT Power Trading Results Of September 2016 - Members Extend Trading Activities

Date 04/10/2016

In September 2016, a total volume of 40 TWh was traded on EPEX SPOT’s Day-Ahead and Intraday power markets (September 2015: 43 TWh).

Borsa İstanbul Announces Constituent Changes To The BIST-KYD Fund Indices For The Fourth Quarter Of 2016

Date 04/10/2016

Referring to 3.3. article of the BIST-KYD Indices Ground Rules, constituent changes to the BIST-KYD Fixed Income Fund Index and BIST-KYD Equity Fund Index for the fourth quarter of 2016 are determined. All changes will be effective on Monday, October 3, 2016.

Chi-X Japan Launches New Venue - Kai-X To Deliver Japan’s First Broker-Neutral Reference Price Trading Venue

Date 04/10/2016

Chi-X Japan will launch a new venue, Kai-X, on October 17, 2016, having gained final regulatory approvals and registration with Japan’s Financial Services Agency.

China Construction Bank Lists USD 600 Million Bond On Nasdaq Dubai

Date 04/10/2016

The Hong Kong branch of China Construction Bank (CCB) listed a 600 million US dollar bond today on Nasdaq Dubai, the region’s international financial exchange.  

Thomson Reuters Closes Sale Of Intellectual Property & Science Business For $3.55 Billion

Date 03/10/2016

Thomson Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI) today announced that it has closed the sale of its Intellectual Property & Science (IP&S) business to Onex Corporation and Baring Private Equity Asia for $3.55 billion in cash. Thomson Reuters plans to use about $1 billion of the net proceeds to buy back shares and the balance to pay down debt and reinvest in the business. Any share buybacks will be part of the company's previously announced $1.5 billion share buyback program.

NZX CEO To Step Down At The End Of The Year

Date 03/10/2016

NZX today announced that CEO Tim Bennett has provided notice to the NZX Board of his decision to step down at the end of the year, with the Board now undertaking a formal search for a new CEO.

Ontario Securities Commission Appoints Jeff Kehoe As New Enforcement Director

Date 03/10/2016

Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Maureen Jensen announced today the appointment of Jeff Kehoe as Enforcement Director, effective October 11, 2016.

IIROC Issues Cybersecurity Report Cards For Dealer Firms

Date 03/10/2016

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) today announced that it will provide IIROC-regulated firms with individual assessments of their cybersecurity preparedness as part of its program to help firms manage cyber risks to protect their clients and their businesses.

OneChicago Announces Trading Volume For September 2016 - Year-To-Date Volume Up 3 Percent

Date 03/10/2016

OneChicago, LLC (OCX), a securities finance exchange, today announced its September 2016 volume of 1,075,031, an increase of 11% year-over-year. OneChicago is a CFTC and SEC regulated exchange offering Single Stock Futures (SSF), a Delta One product, on approximately 1,800 equities, including ADRs and ETFs.