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Duff & Phelps’ Kinetic Partners Division Comments On Expectations For ESMA’s AIFMD Passport Announcement

Date 28/07/2015

Andrew Shrimpton, Global Head of Compliance Consulting at Duff & Phelps’ Kinetic Partners division comments on his expectations for ESMA’s AIFMD passport announcement:

Hellenic Capital Market Commission Announcement: Short Selling Extension (722/27.07.2015)

Date 28/07/2015

The Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC), during its 722 /27.07.2015 Board of Directors meeting, further to the relevant Opinion issued by ESMA on the same day, and in view of the recent developments in the banking and the wider economic sector in Greece and especially the Legislative Act 84 / 18.07.2015, according to which, despite the lifting of the bank holiday, a decision by the Minister of Finance is required in order to waive the relevant restrictions on the transfer of funds relating to transactions in financial instruments  listed on the Athens Exchange, has decided to extend the temporary prohibition of transactions in any financial instrument which would  create  a  short  position  of  the  shares  admitted  to  trading  on  the  Athens Exchange and the Multilateral Trading Facility of “EN.A” (Alternative Market of the Athens Exchange) for which the relative Competent Authority is the HCMC.

The Irish Stock Exchang Is Pleased To Support The Charity Camara

Date 28/07/2015

We are happy to announce our support of Camara, a charity dedicated to using technology to improve education and livelihood skills in disadvantaged communities around the world.

ESMA 2015-1218 Opinion On Hellenic Capital Market Commission Renewal Of Emergency Measure Under SSR 27.7.2015

Date 28/07/2015

OPINION

Renewal of emergency measure by the Greek HCMC under Section 1 of Chapter V of Regulation No 236/2012 on short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps

IOSCO Publishes Country Review Of Pakistan’s Implementation Of IOSCO Principles

Date 28/07/2015

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published its Assessment Committee's review of SEC Pakistan’s implementation of IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation (IOSCO Principles).

HKEx: Forfeiture Of Unclaimed Interim Dividend For 2009

Date 28/07/2015

Pursuant to the Articles of Association of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEx”), the unclaimed interim dividend for 2009 will be forfeited and will revert to HKEx on 9 September 2015.

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority: Firms Making Good Progress In Handling Unauthorised Transactions

Date 28/07/2015

Research into how claims are handled for unauthorised transactions (when a payment is made from a consumer’s account without their consent) found that firms are making good efforts to deliver fair outcomes for consumers.  A thematic review into the issue by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found firms tended to err on the side of the customer and handled complex claims on a case-by-case basis.

HKEx: Re-Appointment Of Chief Executive Approved

Date 28/07/2015

As announced by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEx”) on 17 June 2015, the Board of Directors of HKEx approved the renewal of the employment contract of Mr Li Xiaojia, Charles (“Mr Li”) as the Chief Executive of HKEx for a further 3-year term from 16 October 2015 to 15 October 2018, inclusive. Pursuant to Section 70 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance, the Securities and Futures Commission has given its written approval of the re-appointment.

Lleida.Net Receives Favourable Report From Mercado Alternativo Bursátil (MAB) - An International Telecommunications Services Company

Date 28/07/2015

The Coordination and Admissions Committee of the Mercado Alternativo Bursátil (MAB) has submitted to the Board of Directors a favourable report on Lleida.net, stating that the company is eligible for admission to the market’s Growth Companies segment following a thorough review of all the information presented by the company.

London Metal Exchange Clear Launches New Renminbi Initiative

Date 28/07/2015

LME Clear, the clearing house for the London Metal Exchange (LME) market, announces today it can now accept offshore renminbi (CNH) as eligible cash collateral, effective immediately. This follows regulatory approval for the initiative from the Bank of England.