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IntercontinentalExchange Update On Transition Of Liffe To ICE Futures Exchanges And ICE Platform

Date 12/12/2013

• ICE to retain matching engine in UK data centre, use Liffe pro-rata matching algorithm for interest rate contracts
• Liffe US interest rate contracts to transition to Europe, centralising ICE's global interest rate offering in London
• ICE Clear Europe to report ICE and Liffe exchange traded derivatives to ICE's European trade repository, ICE Trade Vault Europe

World Federation Of Exchanges (WFE) Launches Global Cyber Security Committee - Committee Will Identify And Communicate Global Information Security Best Practices In The Protection Of Market Infrastructures - Mark Graff, Chief Information Security Officer Of NASDAQ OMX, To Be Inaugural Chair - Founding Committee Includes Representation From Dozens Of Exchanges Across The Globe

Date 12/12/2013

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) announced today the launch of the exchange industry's first cyber security committee with a mission to aid in the protection of the global capital markets. The working group will bring together representation a number of exchanges and clearinghouses across the globe, to collaborate on best practices in global security.

One Arrested In UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Insider Dealing Investigation

Date 12/12/2013

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with the assistance of the North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire Police has this morning executed a search warrant in Harrogate. One male, aged 49, has been arrested and is currently in custody to be questioned in connection with an investigation into Insider Dealing and Market Abuse.

ANZ Adds Credit Bond Prices To Thomson Reuters Bond Trading Platform - Move Expands Coverage Of AUD And NZD Bonds, As Well As USD And EUR Eurobonds From Australian And New Zealand Issuers, On Thomson Reuters Bond E-Trading Platform, Thomson Reuters Fixed Income Trading

Date 12/12/2013

Thomson Reuters today announced that ANZ is now listing credit bond prices on its electronic bond trading platform, Thomson Reuters Fixed Income Trading. The move sees Thomson Reuters expand its coverage of AUD and NZD bonds as well as USD and EUR Eurobonds from Australian and New Zealand issuers on the platform. ANZ joins 18 of the world’s largest financial institutions already contributing prices to the platform, with prices also displayed via the Company’s flagship financial desktop, Thomson Reuters Eikon. 

Accelerate Property Fund Lists On The JSE

Date 12/12/2013

Today Accelerate Property Fund (JSE:APF) listed on the JSE’s main board becoming the sixth property company to list on the exchange this year.

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Fines Former B&B Group Finance Director £30,000 For Failings Ahead Of 2008 Rights Issue

Date 12/12/2013

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Christopher Willford, the former finance director of Bradford & Bingley (B&B) £30,000 for failing to provide the board with up-to-date information about B&B’s financial position, including profits, mortgage arrears and re-possessions, ahead of its 2008 rights issue.

HKEx Hosts Founding Members Conference For Its Mainland Market Data Hub

Date 12/12/2013

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) hosted a conference with Founding Members of its Mainland Market Data Hub (MMDH) in Shanghai on 11 December 2013 as part of its ongoing efforts to facilitate idea exchanges and keep Mainland market participants abreast of its latest developments.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Steps Up Oversight Of Corporate Conduct

Date 12/12/2013

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will take a broader and more proactive approach in overseeing corporate conduct of listed companies, the SFC’s Chairman, Mr Carlson Tong said today.

ESMA Appoints New Securities Markets Stakeholders Group Members

Date 12/12/2013

ESMA appoints new Securities Markets Stakeholders Group members The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced the composition of its Securities Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG) following its approval by ESMA’s Board of Supervisors. These individuals will begin a term of 2½ years on 1 January 2014 and will replace the group whose mandate expires on 31 December 2013.

SGX: No Changes To STI After Quarterly Review

Date 12/12/2013

Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), Singapore Exchange (SGX) and FTSE Group (FTSE) announced today that constituents of the Straits Times Index (STI) will be unchanged following the conclusion of its quarterly review.