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FIA, FOA And FIA Asia Complete Formation Of FIA Global And Name Initial Board Members

Date 22/08/2013

The Futures Industry Association, the Futures and Options Association and FIA Asia are pleased to announce the completion of the final bylaw changes needed to form FIA Global, the confederation of associations that will enhance their combined global voice and reach. Members of the FOA approved the proposed affiliation in July along with its name change to FIA Europe. This week FIA Asia and FIA announced the completion of the necessary changes to their bylaws, the final steps in the process for forming FIA Global.
Platts: Asia Spot LNG Prices For September Delivery Rose 3.5% Month-Over-Month On Production Outages - On A Year-Over-Year basis, September Prices Were Up 18.4% Versus 2012

Date 22/08/2013

Monthly average prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for September delivery to Asia rose 3.5% from August to $16.005 per million British thermal units (/MMBtu), as production outages supported higher offers and bids, according to the latest monthly Platts Japan/Korea Marker (JKM) for month-ahead delivery. The monthly average Platts JKM for delivery in September was assessed over the period of July 16 to August 15.
Development In The Political Landscape Will Delay Connectivity Project Between EGX And Borsa Istanbul

Date 22/08/2013

The Egyptian Exchange EGX and Borsa Istanbul signed a memorandum of understanding on June 26, 2012 as to develop a framework of connectivity between the two markets.
SIX Swiss Exchange: Training Document For Traders Updated

Date 22/08/2013

SIX Swiss Exchange has updated the preparation documentation for the trader examination to reflect the most important new changes.
Hong Kong’s Securities And Futures Commission: Court Convicts Unlicensed Adviser On Futures Contracts

Date 22/08/2013

The Eastern Magistracy today convicted Mr Ting Kwong Yau of advising on futures contracts and issuing related advertisements on internet without a licence issued by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) (Notes 1 & 2).

UK's Financial Conduct Authority: Redress Package Agreed For Consumers Mis-Sold CPP Insurance Products

Date 22/08/2013

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reached an agreement with Card Protection Plan Limited (CPP) and 13 high street banks and credit card issuers that will pave the way for redress to be paid to customers who were mis-sold CPP’s Card Protection and Identity Protection policies.
ASX Limited Full-Year Result To 30 June 2013

Date 22/08/2013

Mr Elmer Funke Kupper, ASX Managing Director and CEO, said: “The global economy was generally more stable during the 2013 financial year. This flowed through to improving activity levels in Australia’s financial markets as the year progressed.
111 Thai Listed Firms Pay Interim Dividends For H1/2013

Date 22/08/2013

One hundred-eleven firms listing on The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Market Alternative Investment (mai) paid interim dividends of a combined THB 91.4 billion (approx. USD 2.95 billion). Interim dividends of all Thai listed firms are expected to exceed THB 100 billion for the third consecutive year due to their promising growth and high liquidity.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Announces "Looking At Companies Through The "Empowerment Of Women"

Date 22/08/2013

For the third round of theme issues, the Tokyo Stock Exchange has selected companies under the theme of "Empowerment of Women," teaming up with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, which has been pursuing policies to promote the utilization of female human resources in order to revitalize the Japanese economy.
Bloomberg Releases Report Following Client Data Review - External Review Finds Bloomberg Has Appropriate Client Data Policies And Controls In Place - Company Adopts Further Changes To Data Access Policies And Procedures, Enhances Training, And Commits To Third-Party Reviews To Strengthen Client Security

Date 21/08/2013

Bloomberg L.P. today released a report resulting from an external review of the company’s client data policies and procedures, led by the law firm Hogan Lovells and the regulatory compliance firm Promontory Financial Group, which concluded that Bloomberg has appropriate client data policies and controls in place. The company also announced the adoption of additional new procedures consistent with recommendations stemming from the review.