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ISDA: EFRAG’s Endorsement Advice On Novation Of Derivatives

Date 04/07/2013

Click here to download EFRAG’s endorsement advice on Novation of Derivatives.

TMX Top 20 Largest Consolidated Short Position Report - June 30, 2013

Date 04/07/2013

Please find below the Top 20 Largest Consolidated Short Position Report Highlights. The report is produced twice monthly, effective the 15th and the end of each month. The report below covers the 2-week period ending June 30, 2013.

BME: Antonio Zoido To Serve Second Term As Trustee Of The IFRS Foundation

Date 04/07/2013

The Trustees of the IFRS Foundation, responsible for the governance and oversight of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), today announced the appointment of Joji Okada (Asia-Oceania) to serve as a Trustee of the IFRS Foundation. Mr Okada’s appointment will begin with immediate effect and will expire on 31 December 2015, renewable for a further three-year term.

ESMA: EU Translations Are Now Available For The Guidelines On Sound Remuneration Policies Under The AIFMD

Date 04/07/2013

1. These guidelines apply to AIFMs and competent authorities.

Borsa Italiana Monthly Update - June 2013

Date 04/07/2013

Please click here to download Borsa Italiana's monthly update for June 2013.

Cyber Attacks: European Parliament Adopts Stricter EU-Wide Penalties

Date 04/07/2013

Cyber criminals will face tougher penalties in the EU, under new rules adopted by Parliament on Thursday. The draft directive, already informally agreed with member states, also aims to facilitate prevention and to boost police and judicial cooperation in this field. In the event of a cyber attack, EU countries will have to respond to urgent requests for help within eight hours.

TOM Insight June 2013

Date 04/07/2013

Click here to dowload TOM’s June ‘13 Insight, a document describing matching statistics on TOM MTF and savings made for the retail client by TOM Smart Execution.

European Commission: Statement By Vice President Neelie Kroes "On The Consequences Of Living In An Age Of Total Information"

Date 04/07/2013

We live in an age of total information. It is a data revolution.

Whatever you call it, it has many consequences. And it encompasses an enormous range of policy issues, inside the Digital Agenda portfolio, and outside it. Policies from open data to data protection; from cybersecurity to spying.

European Commission - Questions And Answers: Directive On Attacks Against Information Systems

Date 04/07/2013

1. What is the problem to be addressed?

In recent years, the number of attacks against information systems (IT systems) – or, in common words, the illegal entering of or tampering with information systems - has risen steadily in Europe. Moreover, previously unknown large-scale and dangerous attacks against the information systems of companies, such as banks, the public sector and even the military, have been observed in the Member States and other countries. New concerns, such as the massive spread of malicious software creating 'botnets' - networks of infected computers that can be remotely controlled to stage large-scale, coordinated attacks - have emerged.

SIX Financial Information And swissQuant Group Launch ImpaQt

Date 04/07/2013

SIX Financial Information and swissQuant Group are pleased to announce a joint project to support the wealth management industry with enhanced risk compliance.