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2nd Batch Of CDB Bonds Issued On Shanghai Stock Exchange

Date 25/03/2014

After the pilot issuance of the 1st batch of China Development Bank (CDB) bonds on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), the 2nd batch of CDB bonds was issued on the SSE recently, and listed and traded on March 20. Investors, especially QFIIs, actively subscribed for CDB bonds, which fully showed the advantages of the SSE bond market. CDB’s pilot issuance of bonds on the SSE witnessed a good result.

Public Comments: Outline Of Specifications For JPX-Nikkei Index 400 Futures

Date 25/03/2014

Considering the needs of investors for hedging, Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE) will introduce futures based on JPX-Nikkei Index 400, which is a new index jointly developed by Japan Exchange Group, Inc. and Nikkei, Inc.

JSE To List MSCI Index Futures

Date 25/03/2014

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced that MSCI Index-linked futures will be traded on the exchange. MSCI is a provider of investment decision support tools worldwide.

SIX Achieves Strong Result And Broad-Based Growth

Date 25/03/2014

• Operating income up 8.9% in the 2013 financial year to CHF 1,582.7 SIX million. All business areas contributed to this growth, particularly international transactions in the Payment Services business area.
• Adjusted for the proceeds from the sale of the Eurex holding in the previous year, EBIT increased by 38.4% to CHF 244.6 million. The EBIT margin was 15.5%
• Group net profit of CHF 210.2 million was up 45.5%, excluding the sales proceeds from the Eurex holding in the previous year.
• Consistent focus on client satisfaction and boosting business volumes
• SIX is reporting in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the first time. The previous year's figures have been adjusted for the purposes of comparison

BSE: Trade-To-Trade Scrips – Inclusions In ‘T’ Groups

Date 25/03/2014

As a part of Surveillance measures, the Exchange transfers various scrips for settlement on a Trade-to-Trade basis. The criteria for shifting scrip’s to/from for settlement on trade to trade basis are decided jointly by the stock exchanges in consultation with SEBI and reviewed periodically.  

Thai Bourse Lists KTAM SET50 ETF Tracker On March 26

Date 25/03/2014

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will list KTAM SET50 ETF Tracker, managed by Krung Thai Asset Management pcl (KTAM), on its main board on March 26, under the ticker “ESET50.” The fund offers the lowest management fee among ETFs tracking SET50 in order to give more returns to investors.

ALTX Africa Group To Launch First Exchange In Partnership With GMEX - ALTX Africa Group (ALTX) Gains First License Approval In Uganda - GMEX Provides Technology And Business Expertise

Date 25/03/2014

ALT Xchange Ltd (ALTX Uganda) today announced its intention to operate a securities and derivatives market, initially in Uganda, to service the East African region. ALTX Uganda will be a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mauritius-based ALTX Africa Group Ltd, which will be fully incorporated this month. ALTX also intends to develop a pan African footprint, providing a set of additional operating exchanges to facilitate both trading and clearing across the continent.

Tokyo Stock Exchange Has Published The Index Value Of TSE Home Price Index For December

Date 25/03/2014

The index value of TSE Home Price Index (Used Condominium, Composite of Tokyo Metro Area) is 79.86 points. The index value of TSE Home Price Index (Used Condominium, Tokyo) is 85.61 points. The index value of TSE Home Price Index (Used Condominium, Kanagawa) is 77.88 points. The index value of TSE Home Price Index (Used Condominium, Chiba) is 65.44 points. The index value of TSE Home Price Index (Used Condominium, Saitama) is 66.22 points.

OneChicago Market Makers – OCC Clearing Fee

Date 25/03/2014

Currently OneChicago absorbs the OCC clearing fee for all OneChicago Market Markers. This process will be discontinued. Beginning April 1, 2014 the OCC clearing fee will be passed along to all OneChicago Market Makers.

“People Handling Other Peoples’ Money”, Andrew Bowden, Director, SEC Office Of Compliance Inspections And Examinations, Arlington, VA, March 6, 2014

Date 24/03/2014

Good morning, and thank you, Scott [Weisman], for that kind introduction.  Before I begin, I’ll remind you that the Securities and Exchange Commission disclaims responsibility for any statement or private publication by any of its employees, including me.  The views expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission, the Commissioners or of other members of the staff.