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ASIC Welcomes Release Of IOSCO Custody Principles

Date 14/12/2015

ASIC has welcomed the recent release of the International Organization of Securities Commissions' (IOSCO) Custody Standards as further recognition of the importance of strong custodial arrangements. Their release follows the strengthening of domestic requirements for custodians in Australia in recent years.

China Exchanges Services Company: ChiNext Stock Enters CES 120

Date 14/12/2015

China Exchanges Services Company Limited (CESC) today (Monday) announced adjustments to the constituents of the CES China 120 Index (CES120). For the first time, a company listed on Shenzhen’s ChiNext, Leshi Internet Information & Technology (stock code: 300104, Leshi Internet), has been included in the index.

ASIC Implements Clearing Regime In Australia For OTC Derivatives

Date 14/12/2015

ASIC has today released rules implementing Australia's mandatory central clearing regime for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives of financial institutions – the ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Clearing) 2015 (derivative transaction rules (clearing)) and explanatory statement.

Relevant Regulations Of Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shenzhen Stock Exchange And China Financial Futures Exchange On Circuit Breakers

Date 14/12/2015

With the approval of China Securities Regulatory Commission, Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) and China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFE) issued the relevant regulations on circuit breakers on December 4, 2015, which will be effective as of January 1, 2016. The introduction of the circuit breaker mechanism is an important institutional arrangement to further enhance the trading mechanisms of China securities and futures markets, maintain market order, protect investors’ interests and promote the long-term, steady and sound development of the capital market.

Dubai Financial Market And DIFC Dispute Resolution Authority Partner To Support UAE Capital Market Development

Date 13/12/2015

The ongoing development of the UAE’s capital markets received a boost today with the signing of an agreement giving companies listed on Dubai’s main bourse greater access to a broad range of commercial dispute resolution services.

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

Date 13/12/2015

The total value of shares traded for the week ending 10 December 2015 amounted to SAR 26.55 billion, decreasing by 5.46% over the previous week; while total stock market capitalization reached SAR 1,611.36 billion at the end of this period, decreasing by 3.41% over the previous week. 

Amman Stock Exchange Closed On Thursday December 24, 2015 - Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday Holiday

Date 13/12/2015

According to the announcement issued by Prime Minister on the occasion of Prophet Mohammed's Birthday, the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) will be off on Thursday December 24, 2015. 

Nasdaq Dubai Welcomes Listing Of 500 Million Dollar Sukuk By Majid Al Futtaim

Date 13/12/2015

• Sukuk underlines Dubai’s progress towards its goal of becoming the global Capital of Islamic Economy
• New listings of Sukuk in Dubai in 2015 reach 13.25 billion dollars
• Majid Al Futtaim launches its second Sukuk on the international exchange

Statement By IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde On The COP 21 Climate Accord

Date 12/12/2015

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today:

“The Paris Agreement is a critical step forward for addressing the challenge of global climate change in the 21st century. Governments must now put words into actions, in particular by implementing policies that make effective progress on the mitigation pledges they have made."

Annual Changes To The NASDAQ-100 Index

Date 12/12/2015

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced the results of the annual re-ranking of the NASDAQ-100 Index (Nasdaq:NDX), which will become effective prior to market open on Monday, December 21, 2015.