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European Commission - Questions And Answers: Directive On Attacks Against Information Systems

Date 04/07/2013

1. What is the problem to be addressed?

In recent years, the number of attacks against information systems (IT systems) – or, in common words, the illegal entering of or tampering with information systems - has risen steadily in Europe. Moreover, previously unknown large-scale and dangerous attacks against the information systems of companies, such as banks, the public sector and even the military, have been observed in the Member States and other countries. New concerns, such as the massive spread of malicious software creating 'botnets' - networks of infected computers that can be remotely controlled to stage large-scale, coordinated attacks - have emerged.

SIX Financial Information And swissQuant Group Launch ImpaQt

Date 04/07/2013

SIX Financial Information and swissQuant Group are pleased to announce a joint project to support the wealth management industry with enhanced risk compliance.

European Commission: Cecilia Malmström Welcomes New EU Rules To Fight Cyber-Crime

Date 04/07/2013

Today the European Parliament has adopted new EU legislation to fight cyber-crime, such as large-scale cyber-attacks.

Financial Conduct Authority Statement Temporary Prohibition In Short Selling

Date 04/07/2013

The Financial Conduct Authority ("the FCA") notifies that it temporarily restricts short selling in the following instruments under Article 23(1) of Regulation (EU) No 236/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 on short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps.

Irish Stock Exchange Statistics June 2013

Date 04/07/2013

Please click here for the June 2013 ISE monthly statistical report.

KDPW Group: Insurance Against Financial Consequences Of Operational Risks

Date 04/07/2013

The National Depository for Securities (KDPW S.A.) and AIG Europe Limited have signed a PLN 100 million (ca. EUR 24 million) insurance agreement. The agreement is effective until 30 June 2014. The agreement provides insurance coverage against operational risks of the core and auxiliary business of the securities depository KDPW S.A. and the clearing house KDPW_CCP S.A. 

ESMA Vice Chair And Management Board Election Results

Date 04/07/2013

The Board of Supervisors of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has re-elected Carlos Tavares as its Vice Chair. Mr. Tavares, who is Chairman of the Portuguese Comissão Do Mercado De Valores Mobiliários (CMVM), has completed an initial 2½ year term and will now serve a further term of 2½ years in the position.

NYSE Euronext Launches EnterNext® In Brussels

Date 04/07/2013

NYSE Euronext (NYX) officially launched EnterNext® in Brussels today. This new subsidiary is a dedicated marketplace for SMEs. With a bold strategy and a NYSE Euronext proven capacity to deliver, EnterNext® has been designed to facilitate the financing requirements and development of SMEs that operate regionally, nationally and internationally. The aim of the initiative is to make financing through the equity market attractive to SMEs by involving all stakeholders of the Brussels marketplace.

Moscow Exchange: Trading And Clearing System Testing In The Production Environment

Date 04/07/2013

On July 06, 2013 a public testing of the ASTS Trading and Clearing system will be held in the production environment of the "Main Market" sector of the Moscow Exchange's Securities market.

Thai Bourse Average Derivatives Trading Surges 79% In First Half Of 2013

Date 04/07/2013

The Thailand Futures Exchange PCL (TFEX), under The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), reported a 79.5 percent year-on-year increase in average daily trading volume to 78,650 contracts per day, equal to an average daily trading value of THB 30.56 billion (approx. USD 1.02 billion), during the first six months of 2013 due to rising popularity of stock futures. Also, ten underlying stocks will be added to the stock futures offered on July 15. During the second half of the year, TFEX will expand its investor base by improving services and boosting liquidity of its USD futures and SET50 options.