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Bitcoin - MtGox Announcement Regarding An Application For Commencement Of A Procedure Of Civil Rehabilitation

Date 03/03/2014

MtGox Co., Ltd. made today (February 28)an application for commencement of a procedure of civil rehabilitation (minji saisei) at the Tokyo District Court. This application was accepted on the same day. Further, MtGox Co., Ltd is under several orders issued by the Court : a preservative order prohibiting it from paying its debts, transferring its assets or establishing security over its assets, an order establishing a comprehensive prohibition of forced attachment of its assets by its creditors and a supervisory order ordering supervision by a supervisory committee. In consequence,

HKEx Mainland Market Data Hub In Shanghai Commences Service

Date 03/03/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) rolled out its Mainland Market Data Hub (MMDH) in Shanghai today (Monday), establishing its first infrastructure footprint in the Mainland and hence strengthening HKEx’s Mainland connectivity.

Tokyo Stock Exchange: New ETF To Be Listed On Mar. 24, 2014 (Mon.) - Nomura Asset Management - "NEXT FUNDS Russell/Nomura Fundamental Index Exchange Traded Fund"

Date 03/03/2014

Today, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) approved the listing of new ETF managed by Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. 
This will be listed on Monday, March 24, 2014.

Oslo Børs: Further Jump In Trading Volumes

Date 03/03/2014

February saw continuing growth in share trading volumes, and the level of activity in the stock market reached the highest level for almost 2 years.

Singapore Fixed Income Indices (SFI) Weekly

Date 03/03/2014

Below are key highlights for the week ending 28 February 2014:

• The SFI gained 0.27% to 116.28.  Comparatively, the STI gained 0.35%.
• YTD, bonds have outperformed equities.
• YTD, corporate bonds outperform the broader SGD bond market.
• Yield-to-maturity for corporate bonds is at 3.17% – 30bps lower than the 52-week high.
• YTD, corporate bond issuances from the industrial sector have performed best.
• YTD, bonds with a 7 to 10 year maturity have performed best – largely driven by statutory board bonds.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Listed Bond Wins African Deal Of the Year Award

Date 03/03/2014

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) joined foremost Halal investment management firm, Lotus Capital at the prestigious 2013 Islamic Finance News (IFN) Awards on Monday, February 24, 2014 in the United Arab Emirates. Lotus Capital won the Africa Deal of the Year category as the Lead Issuing House for the N11.4bn Osun State Sukuk issue which was listed on the NSE in September 2013. This was the first ever sub-sovereign Sukuk in Africa. The issue was oversubscribed by about 20% which was a positive confirmation of the trust and confidence the market placed on the offer. The Osun State Government, represented by the Honourable Commissioner of Finance, and the Solicitors to the Issue, Kola Awodein and Co, were also award recipients for the deal.

AO World Opens London Stock Exchange Trading Celebrating IPO

Date 03/03/2014

• Richard Rose, Chairman of AO World opens London trading after company raises £423m at IPO
• Online retailer valued at £1.2bn at IPO

Japan Exchange Group: Trading Overview In February 2014

Date 03/03/2014

Japan Exchange Group released Trading Overview in February 2014.

KRX Launches Voluntary Clearing Of OTC Derivatives

Date 03/03/2014

On Mar. 3rd 2014, Korea Exchange(KRX) began to provide voluntary clearing service of the Korea Won(KRW)-denominated Interest Rate Swap(IRS) contracts to meet the G20 mandate(Sep. '09) on over-the-counter(OTC) derivatives clearing. KRX expects the new service will significantly lower systematic risks in OTC derivative clearing and also improve overall market transparency.

New Methodologies For Moscow Exchange's Equity Indices To Take Effect

Date 03/03/2014

On 12 March 2014 new methodologies used to calculate the Moscow Exchange's MICEX and RTS Indices, Broad Market, Second-Tier, Blue Chip, MICEX Innovation and Sectoral Indices will come into force.