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FIA Re-Publishes SEF Tracker Report For September

Date 11/11/2015

FIA has re-published the September issue of the FIA SEF Tracker to correct an error in one of the tables. The error affected the presentation of data for only one SEF and did not affect the underlying data or the volume or market share calculations. The re-published issue is available on the SEF Tracker webpage and is numbered #18R.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Will Launch The TA-25 Net Dollar Index As Of November 15, 2015 - The TA-25 Net Dollar Index Has Been Designed Specifically As An Underlying Benchmark For A Large ETF Provider

Date 11/11/2015

The board of directors of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) approved the launch of a new index - TA-25 Net Dollar, which will be published as of November 15. The new index is a dollar version of the TA-25 Index, with a net total return. The Index will be calculated at the end of every day, according to the closing prices of the shares comprising the index.

KRX Temporary Change Of Trading Hours On Thursday, November 12, 2015

Date 11/11/2015

Trading hours  on   Thursday,  November 12,   2015 will   be  changed temporarily as follows because of  the College Scholastic Ability Test.

ESMA Vacancy Notice - Policy Officer - Benchmarks Regulation/Secondary Markets (Deadline Extended To 22/11/2015)

Date 11/11/2015

Deadline: 22 November 2015

Third Quarter Disclosure 2015: Net Profit After Tax Of Listed Companies On The Palestine Exchange (PEX)

Date 11/11/2015

Third quarter total profits after tax of thirty four companies were 228 million USD while the loss of the other fifteen companies amounted to (15.38) million USD for the same period. Net profit after tax exceeded 212 million USD (Profits - Losses) in Q3 2015 a growth of 16% compared to same period of 2014.

ESAs Define Risk Weights For Credit Ratings In The EU

Date 11/11/2015

The Joint Committee of the three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA - ESAs) has published today two draft Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on credit assessments by External Credit Assessment Institutions (ECAIs). By determining an objective approach for attributing risk weights to the assessments of ECAIs, as well as a prudential approach for those cases lacking factual evidence, these standards will ensure sound credit assessments contributing to financial stability in the EU.

Comment From Professor Mark Taylor, Dean of Warwick Business School, On The Bank Of England's Open Forum

Date 11/11/2015

In comment on the Bank of England's open forum, Professor Mark Taylor, Dean of Warwick Business School, said: "The financial crisis and the scandals that have plagued the financial sector have seen new regulations put in place, but regulation by itself is not enough.

CBOE Joins With LiquidityBook To Expand Connectivity To CBOE’s Pulse Trader Workstations

Date 11/11/2015

• New Service Provides Direct Electronic Access to Brokers
• Creates Efficiency in Execution, Clearing and Compliance  

ESAs Consults On PRIIPs Key Information Documents

Date 11/11/2015

The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) – EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – has launched its Joint Consultation Paper on PRIIPs Key Information Documents to gather stakeholder views on proposed rules on the content and presentation of the Key Information Documents (KID).

Changes In Mortgage Regulation - Speech By Jonathan Davidson, Director Of Supervision – Retail And Authorisations, Delivered At The Council Of Mortgage Lenders Conference, London

Date 11/11/2015

Good morning and thank you for inviting me to speak to you at today’s conference.

This is my first speech on mortgages since taking up my position as Director of Authorisations and Retail Supervision at the FCA. I did in fact start my FCA career on the day of the September Mortgage Conference, which I know many of you attended. Unfortunately that event came a little too soon for me.