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FINRA Solicits Comment On Comprehensive Automated Risk Data System (CARDS) Proposal

Date 23/12/2013

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued a Regulatory Notice soliciting comment regarding an innovative proposal called Comprehensive Automated Risk Data System (CARDS). CARDS will involve account reporting requirements that would allow FINRA to collect, on a standardized, automated and regular basis, account information, as well as account activity and security identification information that a firm maintains as part of its books and records.
SIFMA Issues 2014 And 2015 Recommendations For Full And Early Holiday Closes For Trading Of US Dollar-Denominated Fixed-Income Securities In The US, UK And Japan

Date 23/12/2013

SIFMA today issued its 2014 and 2015 recommended holiday schedules for full and early market closes for the trading of US dollar-denominated fixed-income securities in the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan. The recommendations apply to trading of US dollar-denominated government securities, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, over-the-counter investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and secondary money market trading in bankers' acceptances, commercial paper, and Yankee and Euro certificates of deposit.
Strong Signs Of Recovery In Exchanges Sector - FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index Closes At Its Highest Since May 2008

Date 23/12/2013

The exchanges sector is riding a wave which could demonstrate a steady recovery is underway in the financial markets. Year-to-date, share values of publicly listed exchanges have increased significantly, with a 30.9 per cent increase in the FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index.
BM&FBOVESPA At Christmas

Date 23/12/2013

There will be no trading on the equity, corporate securities and derivatives markets on December 24 and 25
SIX Receives AA- Credit Rating From Standard & Poor's For The Fourth Time In A Row

Date 23/12/2013

The rating agency Standard & Poor's has affirmed SIX's AA- credit rating, reflecting its broad diversification and risk management. The two securities services providers, SIX SIS Ltd and SIX x-clear Ltd each received an AA rating.

Financial Stability Board: Guidance On Supervisory Interaction With Financial Institutions On Risk Culture - Questions For Public Consultation

Date 23/12/2013

On 18 November 2013, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) published the consultative document Guidance on Supervisory Interaction with Financial Institutions on Risk Culture (Guidance). This addendum sets out some questions to consider in preparing the submissions on the consultative document.
South Asian Federation Of Exchanges Celebrates Completion Of USAID Grant To Develop “Rulebook” For South Asian Financial Markets

Date 23/12/2013

South Asian Federation of Exchanges (SAFE) celebrated the completion of its USAID-Small Grants and Ambassador’s Fund Program (SGAFP)funded regional-financial-integration project today during a meeting of regional stakeholders. SAFE’s work has resulted in a “rulebook” that representatives from South Asian countries will use to try to create a harmonized regulatory framework for capital markets throughout the region.
NASDAQ OMX Clears First Buy-Side Client Interest Rate Swap

Date 23/12/2013

NASDAQ OMX Clearing today announced its first buy-side client cleared Interest Rate Swap. The first non-member trade was cleared between SEB and Nektar Fund.
Moscow Exchange: December-January FX Market Trading Hours

Date 23/12/2013

On 25 December there will be no trading in the following instruments: USDRUB_TOD, USD_TODTOM, EURUSD_TOD, EURUSD_TODTOM, EURRUB_TOD, EUR_TODTOM, BYRRUB_TOD
Bursa Malaysia Securities Reprimands, Fines And Suspends Hussein Bin Abdullah For Engaging In Manipulative Dealing Activities

Date 23/12/2013

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Malaysia Securities) has publicly reprimanded, imposed a fine of RM50,000 and suspended Hussein bin Abdullah (Hussein) for twelve (12) months, from trading on or through the stock market of Bursa Malaysia Securities as a Dealer’s Representative (DR), for engaging in manipulative dealing activities in the securities of Hock Lok Siew Corporation Berhad (HLSCORP). Hussein is also required to undergo training on the conduct or professionalism of DRs and market offences.