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ECB Publishes Comprehensive Assessment Stress Test Manual

Date 08/08/2014

• Manual gives details on “join-up” of asset quality review (AQR) and stress test
• Manual outlines the stress test quality assurance process, which ensures a rigorous exercise
• Publication of the manual adds to the transparency of the comprehensive assessment and the credibility of the exercise

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Court Extends Freezing Injunction Against Greencool’s Former Chairman

Date 08/08/2014

The Court of First Instance (CFI) today granted an order to continue the freezing injunction against Mr Gu Chujun, former chairman and chief executive officer of Greencool Technology Holdings Limited (Greencool).

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Trading Report - 8th August, 2014

Date 08/08/2014

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exchange's weekly trading report for the week ending 8th August  2014.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Suspends Chan Hung Nin For 15 Months

Date 08/08/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has suspended Mr Chan Hung Nin for 15 months from 8 August 2014 to 7 November 2015 for breaching the Code of Conduct.

Japan's Financial Services Agency Publishes The Status Of Loans Held By All Banks As Of End- March 2014, Based On The Financial Reconstruction Act

Date 08/08/2014

1. Loans based on the Financial Reconstruction Act (FRA)

The total amount of loans held by all banks as of end-March 2014, based on the definition in the FRA(Act No.132 of 1998), is 10.2 trillion yen. The figure decreased by 1.7 trillion yen from 11.9 trillion yen as of end-March 2013.

ASIC Statement Of Intent

Date 08/08/2014

ASIC has today published its Statement of Intent in response to the Australian Government’s Statement of Expectations.

The Statement of Intent responds to the Government on ASIC’s high-level priorities and intentions around its role, responsibilities and relationship with government. 

TMX Group Limited Reports Results For The Second Quarter 2014

Date 08/08/2014

• Revenue of $182.3 million in Q2/14, unchanged from Q2/13
• Operating expenses of $111.1 million in Q2/14, down 3% compared with Q2/13
• Income from operations of $71.3 million in Q2/14, up 6% compared with Q2/13
• Diluted loss per share of 49 cents in Q2/14 due to non-cash impairment charges compared with diluted earnings per share of 47 cents in Q2/13
• Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.01 in Q2/14, up 13% compared with Q2/13
• Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.01 excludes:

1. $1.31 per share non-cash impairment charges largely related to BOX
2. 13 cents per share of amortization of intangibles related to acquisitions
3. 5 cents per share charge related to credit facility refinancing expenses
4. 1 cent per share charge related to Maple Transaction and integration costs

BM&FBOVESPA Announces Results For The Second Quarter Of 2014

Date 08/08/2014

• Stable operating expenses in line with budget range for 2014
• Share buyback totaled R$337.7 million from March to July 2014 (30.2 million shares)
• R$200.1 million in dividends, totaling 80% of 2014 GAAP net income
• Derivatives phase of the new integrated clearinghouse approved by Central Bank

TMX Group Limited Declares Dividend Of $0.40 Per Common Share

Date 08/08/2014

The Board of Directors of TMX Group Limited declared adividend of $0.40 on each common share outstanding, payable on September 5, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 22, 2014.

California Investment Manager Found Guilty After Trial For Leading $33 Million Fraud Scheme

Date 07/08/2014

A California investment manager was found guilty in federal district court in Salt Lake City, Utah for his role in a $33 million investment fraud scheme.