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SGX: Flourishing Growth Of China A-Share Access Products

Date 03/04/2013

The marketplace for China A-Share products is flourishing, with demand from the Asian region experiencing strong growth. In the three months since December 2012, six new China A-Share funds were launched in key Asian markets including Korea, Japan and Hong Kong.

S&P Capital IQ Completes Initiative To Expand European And US Private Company Data

Date 03/04/2013

S&P Capital IQ, a leading provider of multi-asset class research, data and analytics, today announced the completion of an initiative to expand its fundamental dataset to include over 3,000,000 privately-held businesses with over 500,000 of those with detailed financials in Southern Europe, the Nordics, Germany, Austria, France, the UK and the US.

Revision Note On “Shanghai Stock Exchange Provisions On Management Of Raised Funds Of Listed Companies”

Date 03/04/2013

To further standardize the management and utilization of funds raised by the companies listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), improve the usage efficiency of the raised funds and protect the legitimate rights and interests of the investors, the SSE has revised the “SSE Provisions on Management of Raised Funds of Listed Companies” (the "Provisions") and formulated the “SSE Measures on Management of Raised Funds of Listed Companies (Revised in 2013)” (the “Measures”).

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Held 9th Training Course For Controlling Shareholders And De Facto Controllers Of Companies Listed On Main Board

Date 03/04/2013

The 9^th session of training course for controlling shareholders and de facto controllers of companies listed on main board was recently held by Shenzhen Stock Exchange (“SZSE”) with an aim of further regularizing behavior of controlling shareholders and de facto controllers of listed companies and providing pertinent protection for the legal rights and interests of listed companies and minority shareholders. Over 90 attendees representing controlling shareholders, de facto controllers, chairmen of the board and senior executives of 29 listed companies, which had recently involved or will involve in the change of de facto controllers and which had gotten their approvals for listing resumption application, participated in the training.

Notice On Releasing “Shanghai Stock Exchange Business Guidelines For Shares Repurchase By Listed Companies Through Auction Trading (Revised In 2013)”

Date 03/04/2013

To guide and rationalize shares repurchase by listed companies through auction trading, safeguard the securities market order, and protect legal rights and interests of investors and listed companies, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has revised the “SSE Business Guidelines for Shares Repurchase by Listed Companies through Auction Trading” (Shang Zheng Shang Zi [2008] No. 106 Document). The SSE hereby releases the “SSE Business Guidelines for Shares Repurchase by Listed Companies through Auction Trading (Revised in 2013)”, which shall come into force from the date of release.

SIX Exchange Regulation: More Stringent Approach To Breaches Of Reporting Obligations - Amendment To Art. 2 (2) Of The Directive On Disclosure Of Management Transactions (DMT)

Date 03/04/2013

Members of the boards of directors and of the executive committee of listed companies must report transactions in the shares and financial instruments of their own companies. The companies in turn publish the reports on the SIX Exchange Regulation website. If those individuals who are subject to reporting obligations fail to fulfil their obligations, the company is required to take appropriate action against them.

Chi-X Australia Announces John Fildes As CEO

Date 03/04/2013

Chi-X®  Australia Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of alternative trading venue operator Chi-X®  Global Holdings LLC, today announced the appointment of John Fildes as Chief Executive Officer effective 1 May 2013. To ensure a smooth transition, Peter Fowler will continue in his role as CEO until 1 May 2013 and John Fildes will join the team in early April.

SGX Trading And Clearing Volumes Grow In March

Date 03/04/2013

Singapore Exchange (SGX) today said its trading and clearing volumes continued to grow in March.

Securities

• Securities daily average value (SDAV) was 20% higher year-on-year at $1.6 billion and 11% lower month-on-month.
• Total value traded was up 9% year-on-year and flat month-on-month at $31.5 billion.
• Exchange traded funds turnover declined 57% year-on-year and 19% month-on-month to $267 million.
• Value of bond listings declined 40% year-on-year and grew 12% month-on-month to $15 billion. The two largest bond listings in March were the US$1 billion 1.85% and US$500 million 3.5% notes issued by Mizuho Corporate Bank.

Former SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro Joins Promontory Financial Group

Date 02/04/2013

Mary Schapiro, the former chairman of the U.S.Securities and Exchange Commission, has joined Promontory Financial Group as a managing director and chairman of its governance and markets practice, the firm announced today. Promontory is a strategy, risk-management, regulatory, and compliance consulting firm that serves clients worldwide, including many of the largest banks and other financial services companies.

BM&FBOVESPA Announces The 1st Preview For Ibovespa And Other Indices, Valid For May-August 2013

Date 02/04/2013

BM&FBOVESPA announces the first preview for the BOVESPA Index theoretical portfolio, which will be valid for the period of May 06-August 30, 2013, based on the closing of the April 28, 2013 session. The preview registers the entrance of BR Properties (BR PROPERT ON) onto the Ibovespa portfolio, which is now made up of 70 stocks from 65 companies.