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SGX: 20 Most Actively Traded Structured Warrants In August To Date

Date 25/08/2015

• Put warrants can be used by investors to hedge against a fall in the value of a portfolio. Investors can also use call warrants to gain some exposure to a market rebound without committing a significant amount of capital in the current market environment.
• In the month of August, the most active five warrant by turnover have consisted of three HSI Put Warrants and two HSI Call Warrants. The most active HSI Call and Put Warrant have a 29 September 2015 expiry, with respective strike prices of 25,200 and 23,800. The HSI is currently trading near 21,500.
• Real-time updates of structured warrant prices and warrant pricing factors can be found at the SGX Warrant Screener on the SGX Webpage.

Orc Extends Connectivity To Borsa İstanbul To Enable Access From Next-Generation Trading Platform

Date 25/08/2015

Orc, the global market leader in electronic trading technology for listed derivatives, today announced certified connectivity to Borsa İstanbul. This new high-speed interface enables quoting and trading on Borsa İstanbul for all Orc clients using the Execution Bricks or the Orc Trading Bricks platforms. Since its formation in 2013, Borsa İstanbul brings together all the exchanges operating in the Turkish capital markets under one roof.

MNI India Business Sentiment Indicator: India Business Sentiment Suffers Setback In August - Weak Inflationary Pressures Provide Room For Rate Cut

Date 25/08/2015

Indian businesses were less confident about the business environment in August as subdued domestic demand offset the positive impact of lower inflation and interest rates. The MNI India Business Sentiment Indicator, a gauge of current sentiment among BSE-listed companies, fell by 4.6% to 62.3 in August from 65.3 in July.

CQG Connects To ASX 24 ITCH™ - Provides Ultra-Low Latency Access To Australian Futures And Options Markets

Date 25/08/2015

CQG announced direct market access to ASX 24 ITCH™, the Australian Securities Exchange’s (ASX’s) premium ultra-low latency protocol for accessing ASX 24 markets, which include interest rate futures and options, equity futures and options, agricultural futures and options, and energy futures and options.

ASIC Releases New Secondary Services And General Advice Legislative Instruments To Replace 'Sunsetting' Class Orders

Date 25/08/2015

Following public consultation, ASIC has released new legislative instruments on secondary services and general advice, replacing a number of class orders that are due to expire (‘sunset’). This follows Consultation Paper 226 Remaking ASIC class orders on secondary services and general advice (CP 226)  (refer: 14-330MR).

Office Of Financial Research Update: August 2015

Date 24/08/2015

The OFR released today its Financial Markets Monitor for August. The monitor says risk aversion intensified in August following China’s surprise renminbi devaluation and its shift toward a more market-oriented currency regime. The currency moves magnified market concerns about slowing global growth and inflation, causing pronounced sell-offs in markets for commodities, emerging market currencies, and global equities.

EEX: SWM Services GmbH Adjusts Non-Usabilities For Their Power Plants

Date 24/08/2015

On 25 August 2015, 9 to 12 am SWM Services GmbH puts a modification in operation. With this modification the reporting of power generating units can be more granular. For this purpose it is necessary to close all not yet expired non-usabilities. This is visible on the website for non-usabilities in the column "status" by change from "active" to "inactive". Immediately after these non-usabilities will be renewed and published as usual.

Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority: An Announcement Of The Issuance Of The Board Of The CMA Resolution Number (4-70-2015) And Dated 9/11/1436h To Adopt The Updated FAQs Document In Relation To The Rules For Qualified Foreign Financial Institutions Investment In Listed Shares

Date 24/08/2015

As part of CMA's continuous efforts to ensure clarity of the implementing regulations of the Capital Market Law to help market participants to recognize their duties, responsibilities and rights, which will enhance the level of compliance with the Capital Market Law and its implementing regulations. 

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin 24 August, 2015, Issue 16

Date 24/08/2015

Last week, Shenzhen Component Index tumbled 11.5% to 11902.0 points. SME Index closed at 8009.0 points after losing 11.4%. ChiNext Index was down 12.4% to 2342.0 points. Total turnover for stocks and funds on SZSE was US$433.0 billion, or an 8.4% decrease from the week before.

Wall Street Icons Richard Schaeffer, Former NYMEX Chairman, And Fellow Board Member David Greenberg Join The AMERCANEX Team - Two Wall Street Icons Bring Their Skills And Experience To New Emerging Market

Date 24/08/2015

Amercanex, the American Cannabis Exchange, today announced that former NYMEX Chairman Richard Schaeffer, along with his fellow NYMEX Board Member David Greenberg, have joined the Amercanex team. Schaeffer, now an equity stakeholder in Green Tree International, Inc, parent company of Amercanex, and is a new member of Green Tree’s Board of Directors. Greenberg has joined the Amercanex Advisory Board. Both Schaeffer and Greenberg bring Amercanex extensive exchange experience along with their network of contacts throughout the financial community. As the cannabis industry grows more and more corporate professionals are bringing their skills and experience to the new emerging cannabis market.