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“Second International Islamic Finance And Economics Conference” And “OIC Member States’ Stock Exchanges Forum 9th Meeting” Held On November 19

Date 20/11/2015

 “Second International Islamic Finance and Economics Conference” and “OIC Member States’ Stock Exchanges Forum 9th Meeting” held on November 19 with broad participation from international speakers at The Marmara Hotel, Taksim. Distinguished academics, policy makers and private sector executives gathered for both events.

CFTC To Discontinue Collecting And Issuing Reports On Index Investment Data

Date 20/11/2015

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission today (CFTC or Commission) announced that it will discontinue the collection and release of the monthly Index Investment Data Report (IID Report) for select commodity index position data. This data collection predates the enhanced reporting regime implemented by the Dodd-Frank Act and the IID Reports are not being utilized when compared to larger Commission reporting initiatives.

Irish Stock Exchange Joins WFE Global Financial Education And Entrepreneurship Initiative

Date 20/11/2015

• 31 stock exchanges set up group to promote financial education and entrepreneurship
• Initiative aimed at students in universities and schools

Euronext Amsterdam Welcomes ABN AMRO - Second Largest IPO In Europe This Year And Largest Listing Since 2011 In Terms Of Market Capitalisation

Date 20/11/2015

ABN AMRO (ticker symbol: ABN) began trading today on the Amsterdam market of Euronext, after its successful Initial Public Offering (IPO). In total € 3.3billion was raised, making it the second largest IPO in Europe this year. With a market capitalisation of € 16.7 billion the listing of ABN AMRO is the largest in Europe since 2011.

Interactive Data’s Continuous Fixed Income Evaluated Pricing Now Available On Kuberre Systems’ Event Fusion Platform - Expanded Content Enhances Real-Time Market Data, News And Social Media Analytics

Date 20/11/2015

As part of its continuing strategy to provide world-class analytics and data solutions to investors, Kuberre Systems today announced that it is now offering Interactive Data’s Continuous Evaluated Pricing service on its Event Fusion platform.  Event Fusion’s inclusion of continuous evaluated pricing will support trading desks and portfolio managers with intraday insights into fixed income markets that were not readily available before now.

ESMA Vacancy Notice - Seconded National Expert – Corporate Finance Profile (Deadline: 22/12/2015)

Date 20/11/2015

Deadline: 22 December 2015

Please refer to our vacancy page for the details on this position (REF.: ESMA/2015/VAC31/SNE) and how to apply.

EBRD Looks Ahead With Confidence To Post-COP21 Challenges

Date 20/11/2015

As crucial climate talks in Paris approach, the EBRD is looking ahead with confidence to bringing its expertise and finance to the implementation of a new set of climate goals.

The 30 November-11 December COP 21 meeting is expected to seal an international climate agreement and define an agenda of specific actions to combat climate change.

Thai Listed Firms Report THB 460 Bln Net Profits In First 9 Months Of 2015

Date 20/11/2015

• Nine-month net profits worth THB 460.24 billion, dropped by 26 pct from the same period last year.
• Higher gross profit margins at 22 pct due to better cost management
• Debt to equity ratio (excluding Financials industry) kept low level at 1.29 times at the end of Q3/2015.

Borsa Istanbul: Updates In Derivatives Market (VIOP) Operation Principles Related To BISTECH Migration

Date 20/11/2015

Circular on VIOP Operation Principles dated 19/07/2015 and numbered 433 are updated with the Announcement dated 18/11/2015 and numbered 2015/109, effective starting from November 30th, 2015.

Thai Bourse Grants Annual Social Development Award

Date 20/11/2015

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) honors and encourages philanthropic actions of individuals and organizations through its annual "Social Recognition Project" via SET-sponsored awards covering seven areas. This year's award for the Vimuttayalaya Foundation for social development has been granted to farmer Jon Jandai for his role model in using local wisdom for sustainableliving.