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Thai Bourse Drives “Your 1st Stock” As Tool To Expand Quality Investors

Date 30/03/2015

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has launched “Your 1st Stock” project in its third year, aiming to increase new quality investor base as part of the Thai capital market sustainable development. This year’s project is under “Planning, selection, investing with quality” concept focusing on new investors who are young working people categorized by career segmentation, mostly private firms employees, government officials, reporters, teachers and university students.

HKEx: Turnover Of Southbound Trading Reaches Record High, Other Milestones Hit

Date 30/03/2015

Turnover in Southbound trading under Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect reached a record high since its launch on 17 November 2014 at HK$5,593 million.  Daily quota usage for Southbound trading also broke the record: RMB2,559 million. Combined turnover of both Southbound and Northbound trading today was about RMB13,197 million.

Deutsche Börse And China Construction Bank Agree Strategic Partnership

Date 30/03/2015

Deutsche Börse Group and China Construction Bank (CCB) have entered into a strategic partnership and have signed an agreement. Deutsche Börse Group is a leading global provider of financial market infrastructure services and is based in the European Union. China Construction Bank, headquartered in Beijing, is a leading Chinese commercial bank with representative offices in key international financial centres.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission survey: Hong Kong Hedge Fund Assets Hit Record High

Date 30/03/2015

Hong Kong’s hedge fund assets under management (AUM) reached a record high in 2014, according to the Report of the Survey on Hedge Fund Activities of SFC-licensed Managers/Advisers (Note 1) published today by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Fines Kenneth Carver £35,212 For Insider Dealing

Date 30/03/2015

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today fined Kenneth Carver £35,212 for insider dealing.

Aequitas NEO Exchange Goes Live In Canada Using Full Suite Of MillenniumIT Trading Technology

Date 30/03/2015

• Next generation MillenniumIT platform provides technical innovation, versatility and reliability  
• Rapid development and delivery in less than 12 months underlines MillenniumIT reputation for agility and efficiency  

SGX Consults Public On Introduction Of Position Accounts For CDP Clearing Members

Date 30/03/2015

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is consulting the public on the proposed introduction of Position Accounts for Clearing Members of the Central Depository (CDP) as an operational step to further improve the post-trade environment of the Singapore securities market.

TOCOM Announces Rolling Update Of Midterm Management Plan

Date 30/03/2015

The Exchange has developed a new Midterm Management Plan covering the three-year period from fiscal 2015 to fiscal 2017.

Cantor Fitzgerald Adds Veterans to Emerging Markets Debt Capital Markets Team

Date 30/03/2015

Cantor Fitzgerald, a leading global financial services firm, today announced the expansion of its Emerging Markets Debt Capital Markets sales and trading team with the appointments of Dray Simpson, Alex Yulman and Michael Barfoot as Managing Directors. Mr. Simpson will be based in London and Mr. Yulman and Mr. Barfoot will be based in New York. They will report to Charles Cortellesi and Erich Bauer-Rowe, Co-Heads of the Debt Capital Markets' Emerging Markets Division at Cantor Fitzgerald.

SGX Welcomes UOB Bullion And Futures As Securities Trading Member

Date 30/03/2015

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is pleased to welcome UOB Bullion and Futures Limited (UOBBF) as a Trading Member of its securities market.