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SIX Exchange Regulation: Investigation Against Credit Suisse Funds AG

Date 14/05/2014

SIX Exchange Regulation is opening an investigation against Credit Suisse Funds AG on the grounds of possible breaches of regular reporting obligations.

SGX Welcomes KOP To Catalist

Date 14/05/2014

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is pleased to welcome the listing of KOP Limited (KOP) on Catalist, under the stock code, “5I1”.

Shanghai Stock Exchange News Conference Held To Report Annual Reports’ Examination

Date 14/05/2014

• The SSE further boosts regulatory transformation of information disclosure.
• A news conference is held to report examination on annual reports of listed companies

Anne Simpson Elected To CII Board

Date 13/05/2014

Anne Simpson, CalPERS Senior Portfolio Manager and Director of Global Governance, has been elected to the Council of Institutional Investors (CII) Board of Directors.

CFTC’s Technology Advisory Committee To Meet On June 3, 2014 - Full Committee (Along With Subcommittees On Automated And High Frequency Trading And Data Standards) To Focus On Issues Related To High-Frequency Trading, The CFTC’s Surveillance Program, And Swap Execution Facilities

Date 13/05/2014

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today that on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the CFTC’s Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) will hold a public meeting at the CFTC’s headquarters in Washington, DC. This meeting will focus on three issues related to 1) high-frequency trading, 2) the CFTC’s surveillance program, and 3) swap execution facilities. A complete agenda will be available prior to the June 3rd meeting.

CalPERS Launches Search For Chief Investment Officer

Date 13/05/2014

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) seeks an experienced investment professional for the role of Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead and manage its 400-plus person Investment Office, which invests CalPERS $285 billion in assets across a diversified global portfolio in public and private equity, fixed income, real estate and inflation-linked assets.

CFTC Issues Notice Of Temporary Registration As A Swap Execution Facility To Clear Markets North America, Inc.

Date 13/05/2014

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the application of Clear Markets North America, Inc. (CMSEF) for temporary registration as a swap execution facility (SEF). CMSEF is incorporated in the state of Delaware.

Live Streaming Prices For Eris Swap Futures Available Through UBS Neo

Date 13/05/2014

Eris Exchange announced today that live streaming prices for Eris Swap Futures are now available through the UBS Neo platform, a cross asset class platform featuring buy-side focused agency execution services. Additionally, end-users can now trade Eris Swap Futures by calling the UBS execution services desk.

State Aid: European Commission Approves Amendments To Restructuring Plan Of UK Bank Lloyds Banking Group

Date 13/05/2014

The European Commission has concluded that proposals by the UK authorities to amend conditions for the divestment of Lloyds Banking Group's (LBG) UK retail business, in the context of LBG's restructuring plan, are in line with EU state aid rules. The Commission has found that a delay in the divestment of LBG's UK retail bank entity Verde (rebranded TSB), will not jeopardise the viability of the business. The Commission has also accepted changes in the scope of the divestment, in particular the removal of certain assets and liabilities, as they will leave TSB in a better financial position and will therefore reinforce its ability to effectively compete in the market despite a reduced balance sheet.

EEX Response To Consultation By BNetzA On Implementation Of The Network Code Balancing And Adjustment Of GABi Gas

Date 13/05/2014

EEX participated in the consultation by BNetzA regarding the national implementation of the Network Code on Gas Balancing and the adjustment of the German balancing rules (GABi Gas). EEX supports a daily balancing regime as foreseen in the Network Code. The use of within day obligations should be limited to exceptional cases.