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CJSC MICEX Stock Exchange: Results Of Auction For Placement Of The Russian Federation Government Bonds, Issue No25081RMFS

Date 03/04/2013

On April 3, 2013 the auction for placement of the Russian Federation government bonds, issue No 225081 RMFS, took place in the CJSC MICEX Stock Exchange.

Trading On The Warsaw Stock Exchange: March 2013

Date 03/04/2013

• The value of total trading in equities on the Main Market was PLN 24.0 billion in March 2013, an increase of 21.5% year on year.
• Total trading on the Main Market year to date in 2013 increased by 19.9% year on year.
• Average daily trading per session on the Main Market was PLN 938.2 million in March 2013, an increase of 7.6% year on year.
• The total volume of trading in index futures decreased to 900 thousand contracts in March 2013 (-5.2% YoY) but the average volume per session increased by 4.3%.
• The volume of forward transactions on the WSE Group electricity markets reached 10.5 TWh in March 2013, an increase of 118.2% year on year.
• The monthly volume of trading in property rights increased by 15.5% year on year in March 2013 from 4.4 TWh to 5.1 TWh.
• The aggregate volume of spot and forward transactions in natural gas was 156.7 GWh in March 2013 and over 191.7 GWh in Q1 2013.

Crowdfunding Goes Global From Silicon Valley

Date 03/04/2013

Crowdfunding is now hitting the global mainstream and the web is abuzz with the launch of the first Silicon Valley Crowdfunding conference.

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement With Cyprus On A €1 Billion Extended Fund Facility Arrangement

Date 03/04/2013

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today on Cyprus:

“A staff team of the International Monetary Fund has reached staff level agreement with the Cypriot authorities on an economic program that will be supported by the IMF jointly with the European Union and the European Central Bank. A combined financing package of €10 billion (about US$13 billion) is designed to help Cyprus cover its financing needs, including to service debt obligations, while it implements the policies needed to restore the health of the economy and regain access to capital market financing.

Statement On Cyprus By Olli Rehn European Commission Vice-President And Christine Lagarde, Managing Director Of The International Monetary Fund

Date 03/04/2013

The Cypriot authorities have put forward a multi-annual reform programme to address the economic challenges facing the country. Its goals are to stabilize the financial system and achieve fiscal sustainability in order to lay the foundations for a recovery of economic activity and the growth potential that will preserve the longer-term prosperity of the population.

Indian Energy Exchange Enters Into International Tie-Up With The European Power Exchange (EPEX SPOT)

Date 03/04/2013

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), India’s No.1 Energy Exchange has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Power Exchange (EPEX SPOT) on 16 February, 2013. EPEX SPOT is the marketplace for short-term power trading in France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Under the proposed tie-up, both companies will work closely together on identifying opportunities that aim at enhancing information and knowledge sharing on the development of electricity trading through competitive market platforms. IEX and EPEX SPOT will also share experience of electricity market operations, explore market development opportunities and identify training opportunities for IEX personnel as well as for the market participants in the form of direct training or joint training programs in India and neighboring countries.

CJSC MICEX Stock Exchange: Results Of Auction For Placement Of The Russian Federation Government Bonds, Issue No26211RMFS

Date 03/04/2013

On April 3, 2013 the auction for placement of the Russian Federation government bonds, issue No 26207 RMFS, took place in the CJSC MICEX Stock Exchange.

Thai Bourse Adds “XB” As A Supervisory Sign

Date 03/04/2013

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announces that it will add a supervisory sign, “XB” (excluding other benefits), to inform investors that buying a stock carrying the XB sign will not be entitled to receive some benefits, effective from May 2, 2013, said SET Senior Vice President and Head of Market Operations, Chanisa Chutipat.

Notice Of Releasing “Shanghai Stock Exchange Measures On Management Of Raised Funds Of Listed Companies (Revised In 2013)”

Date 03/04/2013

The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has amended the “SSE Measures on Management of Raised Funds of Listed Companies” (the “Measures”) according to the “No. 2 Regulatory Guidelines of Listed Companies: Regulatory Requirements for Management and Use of Listed Companies’ Raised Funds” (CSRC Announcement [2012] No. 44 Document) promulgated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), in a bid to further standardize the use and management of listed companies’ raised funds, elevate the efficiency of using raised funds, and protect legal rights and interest of investors. The SSE hereby releases the amended “Measures”, which shall be put into effect as of the release day, and all listed companies are expected to abide by it.

Malawi Stock Exchange First Quarter Market Performance Report 2013

Date 03/04/2013

Please click here to download the MSE first quarter market performance report 2013.