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Cairo Amman Bank: Capital Market Development

Date 10/05/2015

The Securities Depository Center in Jordan has announced Mr. Khalil Naser deputy CEO for the SDC starting from Wednesday 29 April 2015 based on the internal by-law article (23/C), Mr. Naser will be holding this position until a new CEO is assigned for the SDC.

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Announces Its Readiness To Work In Accordance With The Rules For Qualified Foreign Financial Institutions’ Investment In Listed Shares

Date 10/05/2015

With reference to the CMA announcement dated 27/06/1436H (corresponding to 16/04/2015 G) concerning the rules for Qualified Foreign Financial Institutions’ Investment in Listed Shares, the Saudi Stock Exchange confirms its readiness to work with the rules for Qualified Foreign Financial Institutions’ Investment in Listed Shares as of Monday 14/08/1436 H (corresponding to 01/06/2015G). 

Qatar Stock Exchange Completes Successful London Investor Forum

Date 10/05/2015

Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), in collaboration with QNB Financial Services and HSBC, today completed a two day roadshow that aimed to support the further development and practice of QSE’s listed companies’ investor relations.

Former U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Employee Charged With Attempted Spear-Phishing Cyber-Attack On Department Of Energy Computers - Defendant Arrested In The Philippines

Date 08/05/2015

An indictment has been unsealed charging Charles Harvey Eccleston, a former employee of the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), in connection with an attempted email “spear-phishing” attack in January 2015, targeting dozens of Department of Energy employee e-mail accounts.

Nobel Laureate Stiglitz: “You Will Have Stronger Growth If You Reduce Inequality”

Date 08/05/2015

• Countries must make reducing inequality a priority if they are to boost economic growth, says Stiglitz
• The Nobel laureate praised Mexico’s structural reforms, calling them “very impressive”
• Stiglitz spoke out against the Trans-Pacific Partnership, saying he “strongly opposed” the treaty
• For more information on the meeting: http://wef.ch/latam15

BATS 1000 Index Rises 0.2% This Week

Date 08/05/2015

BATS Global Markets (BATS), a leading operator of exchanges and services for financial markets globally, reports the BATS 1000® Index (Ticker: BATSK) advanced 49.75 points to close at 23,391.52, up 0.2% over last Friday’s close.

Ory Okolloh To Join Thomson Reuters Founders Share Company Board Of Directors

Date 08/05/2015

Thomson Reuters Founders Share Company today announced that it has appointed Ory Okolloh to its Board of Directors.

British Columbia Securities Commission Panel Sanctions Former Broker For Lying To Regulators And Acting Contrary To The Public Interest

Date 08/05/2015

A British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) panel has sanctioned Douglas William Falconer Wood for lying to regulators and acting contrary to the public interest.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 08/05/2015

The current reports for the week of May 5, 2015 are now available.

Vadian Bank AG Reaches Resolution Under Department Of Justice Swiss Bank Program

Date 08/05/2015

The Department of Justice announced today that Vadian Bank AG (Vadian), located in St. Gallen, Switzerland, reached a resolution under the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Swiss Bank Program