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UK's Financial Conduct Authority Publishes Latest Retirement Income Market Data

Date 07/01/2016

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published Retirement Income Market Data for the period from July to September 2015.

TOCOM December Volume Averaged 101,127 Contracts Per Day, Up 0.3 % -- Crude Oil Futures Reached New Average Daily Volume Record - 2015 Volume Up 11.6% Led By Gold Daily Futures And TOCOM Dubai Crude Oil

Date 07/01/2016

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange announced today that average daily volume for December 2015 was 101,127 contracts, up 0.3% from November 2015. Volume for Gold standard and Gold Daily futures, TOCOM’s most active contracts, were both down; Gold standard decreased 5.2% to 27,290 contracts while Gold Daily decreased 25.4% to 11,837 contracts. However, TOCOM’s Dubai Crude Oil futures had significant gains, up 34.7% to 23,958 contracts, which contributed to the overall increase in exchange volume. 

SGX Reports Market Statistics For December 2015

Date 07/01/2016

Securities 

§  Total Securities market turnover value fell 12% month on month and fell 21% year on year to S$17.0 billion, during 22 trading days compared to 20 in November and 22 in December 2014.

Shanghai Stock Exchange: Q&A About Online, Offline Issuance Of New Shares

Date 07/01/2016

I. Q&A about Online Issuance

1. What are the major changes concerned in the modification?

A: The major changes include:

Firstly, the provision that investors shall pay subscription capital in full amount when entrusting their subscription was cancelled, and replaced by the stipulation that investors shall pay subscription price based on the issuance price finally determined and the quantity of lot-winning, with relevant business procedures nailed down.

Securities Commission Malaysia Files Suit Against Two Individuals For Insider Trading

Date 07/01/2016

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) recently filed a civil suit against two individuals namely Teng Choon Kwang and Tan Boon Hwa at the Kuala Lumpur High Court, for insider trading involving the shares of Inti Universal Holdings Bhd (Inti).

Chairman's Greetings - Shenzhen Stock Exchange

Date 07/01/2016

In 2015, Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) has resolutely implemented the strategy of Central Committee of the CPC and the State Council. Under the leadership of China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the SZSE has maintained market stability, promoted reform and innovation, advanced regulatory transformation and served the real economy. By adhering to market-oriented reforms, the SZSE has deepened the basic functions of market organization, supervision and services. All market sections have witnessed steady improvement in quality and their ability to support real economy and serve national development strategies through finance.

Unintended Consequences Of Regulatory Onslaught Will Hurt Wall Street But Cripple Main Street, Says TABB Group In New U.S. Listed Options Research - TABB Group Identifies Department Of Labor’s Fiduciary Proposal, Camp Proposal, Section 871(m) Of Internal Revenue Code As Potential Threats To US Listed Options Industry

Date 07/01/2016

While finalized and pending tax initiatives have been promoted as ways to simplify the U.S. tax system, eliminate current loopholes and raise revenue for the U.S. government, the potential impact of these regulations on the U.S. listed options market may be problematic, says TABB Group in new research, “Unintended Consequences: Tax Regulations and the US Listed Options Market,” that delves into these repercussions.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin 4 January , 2016, Issue 1, 2016

Date 07/01/2016

Last week, Shenzhen Component Index tumbled 2.4% to 12664.9 points. SME Index closed at 8393.8 points after losing 2.0%. ChiNext Index was down 2.9% to 2714.0 points. Total turnover for stocks and funds on SZSE was US$286.9 billion, or a 26.3% decrease from the week before.

China's Stock Markets Crash Over 7% - Markets Close - Again

Date 07/01/2016

Stock markets in China crashed by over 7% on Thursday, triggering the circuit breaker and forcing stock exchanges to suspend trading for the day.

World Bank: Anemic Recovery In Emerging Markets To Weigh Heavily On Global Growth In 2016 - Global Economy To Accelerate Modestly To 2.9%

Date 06/01/2016

Weak growth among major emerging markets will weigh on global growth in 2016, but economic activity should still pick up modestly to a 2.9 percent pace, from 2.4 percent growth in 2015, as advanced economies gain speed, according to the World Bank’s January 2016 Global Economic Prospects.