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Irish Stock Exchange Welcomes Budget Initiative To Exempt ESM Companies From Stamp Duty

Date 16/10/2013

The Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) welcomes the Government’s 2014 Budget announcement that it is to exempt from stamp duty the transfer of shares of companies on the Enterprise Securities Market (ESM). Stamp duty is currently charged at a rate of 1% on investments made in the shares of Irish companies.  

Deutsche Börse: Subscription Launch Of Gebr. Sanders GmbH & Co. KG Bond

Date 16/10/2013

Gebr. Sanders GmbH & Co. KG is planning to list a corporate bond in the Entry Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The bond with the ISIN DE000A1X3MD9 can be subscribed from today until 18 October, subject to early termination of subscription. It has an issue volume of up to €22 million, runs until October 2018 and has an interest rate of 8.75 percent. Its nominal denomination is €1,000.

Dalian Commodity Exchange: Iron Ore Futures Contract To Be Listed On October 18 - Contract And Amendments To Relevant Detailed Implementation Rules Will Be Released On The Same Day

Date 16/10/2013

Dalian Commodity Exchange released the “Notice on Relevant Matters over Trading of Iron Ore Futures Contract” and the iron ore futures contracts will be listed for trading since October 18, 2013.

New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority Cancels Prospectus

Date 16/10/2013

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has cancelled the combined offer document of FMP Medical Services Limited (FMP) because it believes it is false or misleading. FMA is also of the view that the offer document is likely to deceive, mislead or confuse.

Circular On Announcing And Implementing The Amendments To "Iron Ore Futures Contract Of Dalian Commodity Exchange" And Relevant Implementation Rules

Date 16/10/2013

“Iron Ore Futures Contract of Dalian Commodity Exchange” has been approved by China Securities Regulatory Commission’s No.269 [2013] Document. Having been approved by DCE’s 43nd session of the 2nd Council and been reported to the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the Trading Rules Amendment of Dalian Commodity Exchange, the Settlement Rules Amendment of Dalian Commodity Exchange, the Delivery Rules Amendment of Dalian Commodity Exchange, the Risk Management Measures Amendment of Dalian Commodity Exchange, the Management Measures Amendment on Soybean Meal, Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Coke, Coking Coal, Iron Ore Standard Warehouse Receipt of Dalian Commodity Exchange and other related amendments are released to public today. The Iron Ore Futures Contract of Dalian Commodity Exchange and its related implementation rules come into effect since the listing day of the contract.

Fitch Places United States' 'AAA' On Rating Watch Negative

Date 15/10/2013

Fitch Ratings has placed the United States of America's (U.S.) 'AAA' Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) on Rating Watch Negative (RWN). The ratings of all outstanding U.S. sovereign debt securities have also been placed on RWN, as has the U.S. Short-term foreign currency rating of 'F1+'. The Outlook on the Long-term ratings was previously Negative. The U.S. Country Ceiling has been affirmed at 'AAA'.

The Path Forward On Disclosure, SEC Chair Mary Jo White, National Association Of Corporate Directors - Leadership Conference 2013 In National Harbor, Md.

Date 15/10/2013

It is an honor to be with you today.  The National Association of Corporate Directors has long played an important leadership role providing the insight and guidance that board members need to enhance shareholder value and effectively confront the various business challenges their companies face.  The NACD has also been a very important partner to the SEC – providing valuable input on a number of our rulemaking efforts that affect companies and their boards of directors.

New Trading Hours – BM&F Segment As Of October 21, 2013

Date 15/10/2013

BM&FBOVESPA hereby informs you that in view of the start of daylight saving time in Brazil on October 20, 2013, as of October 21, 2013 new trading hours for the BM&F segment will come into effect, as described below.

DTCC Sheds Light As Swap Execution Facilities Meet CFTC Reporting Requirements

Date 15/10/2013

The DTCC Data Repository (DDR) is once again leading the market in facilitating comprehensive derivatives datareporting, helping ensure that its clients meet their regulatory reporting requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. Virtually all provisionally registered swap execution facilities (SEFs) are now reporting to DDR’s data repository, leveraging the fact that their customers already report their derivatives transactions to DDR.

SIFMA Statement On The Debt Default Threat

Date 15/10/2013

SIFMA today issued the following statement from former Senator Judd Gregg, CEO of SIFMA, on the seriousness of the debt default threat:

"These are crucial days. As we enter the final hours before the U.S. hits our debt limit, SIFMA strongly urges the President and Congress to work together to reach an agreement with regard to the debt limit. Defaulting on our debt would have a strong negative effect on the markets and undermine the economy. It is essential that an agreement be reached."