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Press Conference By Taro Aso, Japan's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister Of Finance, And Minister Of State For Financial Services - Mizuho Bank

Date 02/12/2013

(Friday, November 15, 2013, 10:59 am to 11:35am)

[Questions and answers]

Q.

On the 13th, the Committee on Financial Affairs of the House of Representatives held an intensive debate on the issue of dealings with anti-social forces, during which some of the committee members said that the Financial Services Agency (FSA) should play more of a leading role in resolving the issue. In light of that, could you tell us, and in specific terms if possible, what kind of action the FSA, and also bodies such as the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the National Police Agency (NPA), will be taking going forward?

Moscow Exchange Indices Weekly Review: November 25-29, 2013

Date 02/12/2013

Weekly review: November 25-29, 2013 (pdf, 628 Кb)

Lithuanian Presidency To sign Memorandum Of Understanding Between Council Of The European Union And ECB On Cooperation In Bank Supervision

Date 02/12/2013

The Council of the EU has on December 2 in Brussels approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the Council and the European Central Bank (ECB) on cooperation on procedures related to Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) and the mandate to the Lithuanian Presidency to sign it. The Memorandum has been prepared noting that similar Agreement between European Parliament and ECB has been signed earlier in November.

Japan's Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission: Recommendation For Administrative Monetary Penalty Payment Order For Insider Trading By MAM PTE. LTD.

Date 02/12/2013

1. Contents of the SESC’s Recommendation

Pursuant to Article 20(1) of the Act for Establishment of the Financial Services Agency (“FSA”), on December 2, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission made a recommendation to the Prime Minister and the Commissioner of the FSA that an administrative monetary penalty payment order be issued in regard to an insider trading by MAM PTE. LTD. (“MAM”). This recommendation is based on the findings of the investigation into the insider trading, whereby the following violations of laws and ordinances were identified.

Japan's Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission: Recommendation For Administrative Monetary Penalty Payment Order For Insider Trading By Stats Investment Management Co., Ltd.

Date 02/12/2013

1. Contents of the SESC’s Recommendation

Pursuant to Article 20(1) of the Act for Establishment of the Financial Services Agency (“FSA”), on December 2, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission made a recommendation to the Prime Minister and the Commissioner of the FSA that an administrative monetary penalty payment order be issued in regard to an insider trading by Stats Investment Management Co., Ltd. (“Stats”). This recommendation is based on the findings of the investigation into the insider trading, whereby the following violations of laws and ordinances were identified.

Overseas Investor Participation In HKEx's Derivatives Market In Hong Kong Remains High

Date 02/12/2013

Overseas investors' participation in HKEx’s futures and options market in Hong Kong remained high and their contribution surpassed that of local investors for two consecutive years, according to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited's (HKEx) Derivatives Market Transaction Survey 2012/13.  The survey found that Exchange Participants’ principal trading and investor trading continued to contribute equally to the turnover in HKEx’s derivatives market, which comprises predominantly financial futures and options, from July 2012 to June 2013.

EGX's Board Approves The Egyptian Exchange's Strategy For The Years 2013-2017

Date 02/12/2013

During its meeting today, The Egyptian Exchange's Board members approved the strategy for 2013-2017.

HKEx And China Futures Association Sign MOU

Date 02/12/2013

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) and the China Futures Association (CFA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today (Monday) on cooperation and the exchange of information.

SGX And China Futures Association To Collaborate

Date 02/12/2013

Singapore Exchange (SGX) and the China Futures Association (CFA) are cooperating in the development of derivatives markets in China and Singapore.

DFM Accredits “Al Ramz Securities” For Direct Market Access (DMA)

Date 02/12/2013

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced that “Al Ramz Securities” has been accredited to provide Direct Market access (DMA) for global brokers lifting the number of DMA service providers to 6 brokerage firms. The exchange is currently processing similar applications from other brokerage firms in collaboration with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).