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HKFE Announces Revised Margins For China Merchants Bank Futures

Date 30/08/2013

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Monday, 2 September 2013, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contracts will be as outlined in the table below.  The adjustments are based on the clearing company’s normal procedures and standard margining methodology.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Statement On Prosecutorial Responsibility

Date 30/08/2013

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issues the following statement in relation to recent comments made by Mr Kevin Zervos, SC, the retiring Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), concerning the SFC’s prosecutorial responsibility.

Flash Estimate - August 2013 - Euro Area Annual Inflation Down To 1.3%

Date 30/08/2013

Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 1.3% in August 2013, down from 1.6% in July, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

MCX Weekly Market Report: August 23, 2013 – August 29, 2013

Date 30/08/2013

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Montréal Exchange Interest rate Derivative Trading Ceases At 13:30 Today, August 30, 2013

Date 30/08/2013

Interest rate derivative trading will cease at 1:30 p.m. today, August 30, 2013. Furthermore, the Exchange's offices and markets will be closed on September 3, 2013 (Labour Day).

S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces Changes To The S&P/TSX Canadian Indices - A Refinement Of The Definition Of Domicile Of A Company

Date 29/08/2013

S&P Dow Jones Canadian Index Services will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Canadian Indices:

Following extensive consultation with the community of index users in Canada, S&P Dow Jones announces that changes have been made in the methodology of the S&P/TSX Canadian indices that refine the definition of what constitutes a Canadian company for index eligibility purposes. As a result, effective immediately, the following companies are now deemed eligible for consideration for inclusion in S&P/TSX indices. For further detailed information about the specifics of the change, please refer to the methodology documents online at www.spindices.com.

Investors Favored More Dynamic, Value-Oriented Stocks In An Emerging European Market According To Russell Indexes

Date 29/08/2013

As Europe appears to turn a corner economically, experts at Russell Investments believe European equities may provide better value versus other non-U.S. developed markets. In addition, dynamic and deep value-oriented investors may have found more investment opportunity in Europe in recent months, according to the Russell Indexes.

NASDAQ OMX Provides Updates On Events Of August 22, 2013 - Provides Details On Preliminary Findings Of Internal Review - Company Intends To Recommend Steps To Strengthen The Industry Quote System - Identifies Key Areas Of Focus For SIP Improvements

Date 29/08/2013

NASDAQ OMX today provided the following update on the preliminary findings of its internal review of the events leading to the August 22 temporary trading halt in trading of NASDAQ-listed securities.

Financial Stability Board: Policy Recommendations To Strengthen Oversight And Regulation Of Shadow Banking

Date 29/08/2013

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is publishing today policy recommendations to strengthen the oversight and regulation of the shadow banking system. These recommendations take into account public responses received on the consultative documents issued on 18 November 2012.

BSX Closed For Labour Day

Date 29/08/2013

The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) advises that the Exchange will be closed on Monday, 2 September, 2013, in observance of the Labour Day Public Holiday. The BSX will re-open on Tuesday, 3 September, 2013.