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MNI China Business Sentiment Survey: Chinese Business Sentiment Weakens Further - Future Expectations Pick Up Despite Subdued Activity

Date 22/02/2016

The Chinese business environment wasn’t afforded any festive cheer over the Lunar New Year holiday as a pull back in Production left executives at China’s largest companies less optimistic, according to the latest MNI China Business Sentiment Survey.

CME Group Announces The Launch Of LNG DES Japan (Rim) Futures Contract

Date 22/02/2016

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that it has expanded its suite of energy product offerings with the introduction of a new LNG DES Japan (Rim) futures contract to begin trading effective today. The new contract is now available for trading through Japan OTC Exchange and other OTC brokers, and for submission to CME Clearing through CME ClearPort. It is listed with and subject to the rules and regulations of NYMEX.

The Saudi Stock Exchange Announces The Publication Of The Weekly Stock Market Ownership And Trading Activity Report (By Nationality And Investor Type)

Date 21/02/2016

The total value of shares traded for the week ending 18 February 2016 amounted to SAR 28.86 billion, increasing by 1.10% over the previous week; while total stock market capitalization reached SAR 1,353.79 billion at the end of this period, increasing by 4.14% over the previous week.

DFM Highlights Its Cutting-Edge Governance, Surveillance And Audit Capabilities During The ACFE Middle East Fraud Conference

Date 21/02/2016

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has successfully participated in the Middle East Fraud Conference hosted by the Financial Audit Department of Dubai Government on 14 and 15 February 2016 in cooperation with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The conference was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Financial Audit Department.  

Integrated Securities Joins Nasdaq Dubai’s Expanding Market To Trade Equities

Date 21/02/2016

Integrated Securities, one of the UAE’s renowned brokerage firms and a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Financial Group (ADFG), has become a Member of Nasdaq Dubai, providing its clients with the opportunity to trade equities on the region’s rapidly expanding international stock exchange.

TheCityUK Responds To Confirmation Of UK-EU Referendum Date

Date 20/02/2016

Chris Cummings, Chief Executive, TheCityUK, said, “Swift confirmation of the referendum date as 23 June is welcome news for voters, business and international investors. It is now up to the British people to decide whether to support the Prime Minister’s package of reforms that deliver a special deal for the UK in Europe; or to choose an alternate path and work towards a different future relationship with the EU.

Liu Shiyu Replaces Xiao Gang As Head Of China's Securities Watchdog

Date 20/02/2016

Xinhua news agency reports that Liu Shiyu was appointed as Party leader and chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission(CSRC), according to decisions made by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council on Saturday.

TheCityUK Responds To The EU Reform Deal Presented By The Prime Minister

Date 20/02/2016

Chris Cummings, Chief Executive, TheCityUK, said: "The reform deal recently announced by the Prime Minister lays solid foundations on which to build a stronger EU. One that will protect and strengthen the Single Market, help to make the EU more competitive, more outward looking and ultimately work better for all its 28 Member States. Ongoing reform is needed and that will be good for the City, the UK economy, and ultimately the wider EU.

Statement By Agustín Carstens, Governor Of Banco De Mexico And Chairman Of The IMFC

Date 19/02/2016

Mr. Agustín Carstens, Governor of Banco de Mexico and Chairman of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) made the following statement today:

“I would like to congratulate Ms. Christine Lagarde for her reappointment to a second five-year term as Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund."

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 19/02/2016

The current reports for the week of February 16, 2016 are now available.