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Non Jordanian Investment At The Amman Stock Exchange During December 2015

Date 04/01/2016

The total value of shares that were bought by non-Jordanian investors during December 2015 was JD481.6 million, representing 75.8% of the overall trading value, while the value of shares sold by them amounted to JD469.5 million. As a result, the net of non-Jordanian investments during December 2015 showed an increase by JD12.1million.

The Spanish Stock Exchange Traded €962.1 Billion In 2015, Up 8.9% Year On Year

Date 04/01/2016

• The trading volume in December reached €67.5 billion
• The ETF trading volume in 2015 grew 28.3% to €12.6 billion
• Activity in the Warrants and Certificates market was up 34%
• The number of contracts registered in MEFF in December was up 11% year-on-year
• New issues admitted to trading in the Corporate Debt market totaled €145.8 billion, up 27% on the year

Central Western European Power Volumes Surge By 14% Year-On-Year, Reach New All-Time High

Date 04/01/2016

In December 2015, a total volume of 52.3 TWh was traded on EPEX SPOT's Day-Ahead and Intraday power markets (December 2014: 46 TWh).

Dalian Commodity Exchange Sets Extended Warehouses For Corn Futures

Date 04/01/2016

To facilitate futures delivery and further improve the quality of market services, Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) issued a notice on December 23, announcing that it has revised the “Measures of Dalian Commodity Exchange for Management of Designated Delivery Warehouses” and the “Detailed Rules of Dalian Commodity Exchange for Delivery”, allowing the designated delivery warehouses for the corn futures to set extended warehouse areas. The first pilot of the designated delivery warehouses is Yingkou Port, and Liaoning Yihai Kerry Tereos Starch Technology Co., Ltd. and Dehui Jinxin Grain and Oils Purchasing and Storage Co., Ltd. located inTieling City, Liaoning Province and Dehui City, Jilin Province respectively are planned to be selected as the extended warehouse areas. The revised rules will come into effect starting from the C1701 Contract.

HKEx: Reminder Of Application Period For Listing Committee Candidates

Date 04/01/2016

The Listing Nominating Committee of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), reminds potential candidates for its Listing Committee that the period for submitting applications for nomination to the committee will close on 15 January 2016.

China Stocks Fall 7%, Triggering Circuit Breaker - Stock Markets Close For Rest Of Day

Date 04/01/2016

Trading in China’s stock markets has been halted today, after a 7 per cent plunge in the blue-chip CSI300 index in the afternoon trading session triggered a circuit breaker mechanism.

Tokyo Financial Exchange Trading Volume In December 2015 And Year 2015

Date 04/01/2016

Trading Volume in December   2015

The trading volume of Three-month Euroyen futures in December was 177,398 ( + 1.5% MoM / + 54.2% YoY) and its average daily volume was 8,448 .

Chief Executive Officer Of UAE’s Securities And Commodities Authority Dr. Obaid Al Zaabi: Governance Regulations In Force Adopt The Best Global Practices - During His Participation At Seminar Titled “Promoting Culture Of Governance” At RAK Chamber - Governance Regulations Were Drafted In Accordance With IOSCO’s And OECD’s Standards, The World Bank’s Doing Business Report, And The World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report

Date 04/01/2016

H.E. Dr. Obaid Al Zaabi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), stressed the role SCA has in offering support and encouragement to companies at all levels and in providing innovative solutions to improve corporate fiscal performance and promote corporate values to benefit shareholders and the national economy. Dr. Al Zaabi applauded the efforts of the RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry to promote the culture of corporate governance, identify corporate governance concepts, and spread awareness of corporate governance at listed companies.

Dalian Commodity Exchange Revises Contract, Rules For Egg Futures

Date 04/01/2016

In order to further adapt to the spot market conditions and give better play to the role of the futures market in serving the industries, Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) issued a notice on Dec 22, announcing that it has revised the “Egg Futures Contract of Dalian Commodity Exchange” and the “Detailed Rules of Dalian Commodity Exchange for Delivery”, etc. the revised contract and rules will come into effect starting from JD1703 Contract.

Message From The President & CEO Tokyo Commodity Exchange

Date 04/01/2016

Last year, Japan’s economy started a gradual recovery with improved employment and income. This was in spite of slowing economic growth in Europe, China and other emerging economies.  Commodity markets were moderately active following increased volatility starting late last summer stemming from an anticipated economic slowdown in China.