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Securities Commission Malaysia Introduces Measures To Enhance Competitiveness of Fund Management Industry - New Category of Licence for Boutique Fund Management Companies

Date 08/07/2015

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today announced liberalisation to its rules governing the fund management industry, allowing the establishment of boutique fund management companies through a more facilitative structure.

Platts China Steel Sentiment Index For July Fell On Weak Price Outlook - Big Drop Seen In Expectations For Domestic And Export Steel Prices In July

Date 08/07/2015

The outlook for steel prices in China slumped to a six-month low, while expectations for domestic orders during July also deteriorated, according to the latest Platts China Steel Sentiment Index (Platts CSSI) for July, which showed a headline reading of 26.5 out of a possible 100 points. 

ASIC Reports On Financial Benchmarks

Date 08/07/2015

ASIC today released a report on financial benchmarks. Report 440Financial benchmarks (REP 440) highlights the importance of key indices to Australia’s markets and the broader economy.

Orient Securities Selects Orc For Options Market Making In China

Date 08/07/2015

Orc, the global market leader in electronic trading technology for listed derivatives, today announced that Orient Securities Co. Ltd. (Orient Securities), one of the largest securities firms in China, has selected Orc’s Trading Bricks platform for their options market making operations on Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE). With the signed agreement, Orc and Orient Securities will be able to take advantage of the opportunity in China’s financial market development.

KRX: New listings Of 5 ETNs Investing In Overseas Index And Currency

Date 08/07/2015

Antony Jenkins To Leave Barclays - John McFarlane To Become Executive Chairman

Date 08/07/2015

Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC (Barclays) announce the departure of Antony Jenkins as Chief Executive and the appointment of John McFarlane as Executive Chairman pending the appointment of a new Chief Executive.  Subject to regulatory approval the change will come fully into effect on 17 July 2015 when John retires from FirstGroup.  A search for Mr Jenkins' successor is underway.  The interim results will be announced as planned on 29 July 2015. 

KRX: Development Of Korean Dow Jones Index 『KTOP 30』

Date 08/07/2015

Remarks By President Donald Tusk On The Agreed Outcome Of The Eurosummit Of 7 July 2015 On Greece

Date 07/07/2015

I will read out the statement agreed by leaders at tonight's Euro Summit:

1. We met tonight to discuss the serious situation in Greece. We noted that the euro area authorities stand ready to do whatever is necessary to ensure the financial stability of the euro area as a whole.

Main Results Of Today's Eurogroup Meeting On Greece

Date 07/07/2015

Main results

The Eurogroup welcomed the new Greek Minister for FinanceEuclid Tsakalotos who presented the situation in Greece following the referendum on 5 July 2015. 

The Eurogroup exchanged views on the way forward. 

Following the meeting Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem announced that the Greek government would submit a new request for financial assistance from the European Stability Mechanism (ESM). The request is expected tomorrow, 8 July 2015. 

Leading Global Banks, Service Providers And Market Infrastructures Create New Hub For End-To-End Margin Processing - Goal Is To Facilitate Compliance With New Margin Regulations For Non-Cleared Derivatives Effective In 2016

Date 07/07/2015

Thirteen major global banks, ICAP plc and market infrastructures The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and Euroclear have joined forces with AcadiaSoft, Inc. to solve a vexing industry problem involving margin flows.