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  • Alpari: Important Announcement

    Date 16/01/2015

    The recent move on the Swiss franc caused by the Swiss National Bank’s unexpected policy reversal of capping the Swiss franc against the euro has resulted in exceptional volatility and extreme lack of liquidity. This has resulted in the majority of clients sustaining losses which has exceeded their account equity. Where a client cannot cover this loss, it is passed on to us. This has forced Alpari (UK) Limited to confirm today, 16/01/15, that it has entered into insolvency. Retail client funds continue to be segregated in accordance with FCA rules.

  • Debtwire: 2Q14 Pulls Yearly Issuance To Record High Despite Slow 2H

    Date 16/01/2015

    Debtwire Analytics, Debtwire’s credit research tool on levered companies, just launched its FY14 European high-yield report. 

  • Presentation By HKEx Head Of Market Operations Roger Lee At A Media Briefing On Consultation Paper On Proposals To Introduce Volatility Control Mechanism In The Securities And Derivatives Markets And Closing Auction Session In The Securities Market

    Date 16/01/2015

    Click here to download a presentation by HKEx Head of Market Operations Roger Lee at a media briefing on a consultation paper on proposals to introduce volatility control mechanism in the securities and derivatives markets and closing auction session in the securities market.

  • HKFE Announces Revised Margins For China Merchants Bank Futures

    Date 16/01/2015

    Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Tuesday, 20 January 2015, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contracts will be as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company’s normal procedures and standard margining methodology.

  • Shanghai Stock Exchange: 1st ABS Under Filing System Listed

    Date 16/01/2015

    As the first asset backed securities (ABS) listed for transfer after the filing system was newly adopted for the asset securitization business, “Baoxin Leasing Phase I Asset Backed Securities for Asset Backed Special Plan”, with Hengtai Securities as the plan manager, was successfully listed and transferred on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) on January 14, 2015, meaning that the asset securitization market has stepped into a new normal.

  • London Capital Group Statement On Swiss Franc Movement - LCG Maintains Minimal Exposure

    Date 16/01/2015

    Following yesterday's announcement by the Swiss National  Bank, which resulted in extreme movement  in the value of the  Swiss Franc, and a sudden reduced liquidity in the Swiss Franc foreign exchange market, London Capital Group provides an update on the financial impact  to  the Group.  The impact on the Company's balance sheet from market and credit exposure will be dependent on the Company's ability to recover client debts, but in total it will not exceed £1.7 million.

  • Securities And Futures Commission Signs MoU With ESMA On Cooperation Arrangements For Hong Kong-Established Central Counterparties

    Date 16/01/2015

    The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation arrangements in connection with Hong Kong-established central counterparties (CCPs) which have applied for recognition by ESMA.

  • LME Appoints John Lee As Chief Technology Officer

    Date 16/01/2015

    The London Metal Exchange (LME) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Lee as Chief Technology Officer. 

  • Shenzhen Stock Exchange Actively Explores New Paths Of Financial Supporting

    Date 16/01/2015

    According to the unified arrangements of China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) has launched the 8-year Focused Supporting in Wushan County, Gansu Province since 2013. Combined with their own advantages and local characteristics, SZSE has been actively exploring new paths to establish a diversified and distinctive financial supporting system which could promote work in all areas by drawing upon the experience gained on key points. In August 2014, SZSE jointly developed the “Shen Yin Tong” product with China Construction Bank. Progress has been made in supporting featured industries and enterprises of medium, small and micro size in Wushan.

  • ESMA To Cooperate With The Hong Kong SFC on CCPs

    Date 16/01/2015

    The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have concluded aMemorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU establishes cooperation arrangements between the signatory authorities regarding Central Counterparties (CCPs) that are established in Honk Kong and have applied for recognition under EMIR.  The MoU is effective as of 19 December 2014.