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IOSCO Consults On Regulatory Issues Raised By Changes In Market Structure

Date 21/03/2013

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published today a Consultation Report on Regulatory Issues Raised by Changes in Market Structure, which identifies possible outstanding issues and risks posed by existing or developing market structures. It also provides recommendations to address these potential risks.
Statement By Commissioner Michel Barnier Following The Agreement In Trilogue On New European Rules To Impose Stronger Prudential Requirements On Banks

Date 21/03/2013

I welcome the final agreement reached last night on a package that sets stronger prudential requirements for banks, requiring them to keep sufficient capital reserves and liquidity. The final deal builds on the elements that were identified in the trilogue of 27th February (seeMEMO/13/155). After the agreement on the Single Supervisory Mechanism two days ago (see MEMO/13/251), we are taking another fundamental step towards a genuine Banking Union, which will contribute to securing the stability of European banks and benefit our economies at large.
Thai Bourse’s Board Agrees To Improve Financial Literacy Plan, Amend Cash-Account Rule

Date 21/03/2013

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announces that its board has agreed to improve financial literacy plan for capital market professionals and investors, develop back-up trading terminal, and amend cash-account rule to reduce risk to the clearing system.
ITC Infotech Launches Kondor Support Services - Strengthens Relationship With Misys By Launching ITC Infotech’s Kondor Services Exclusively For Misys Kondor Customers

Date 21/03/2013

ITC Infotech, a leading global IT services and solutions company and fully owned subsidiary of ITC Ltd, has expanded its strategic partnership with Misys to deliver Kondor Support Services to Misys customers. ITC Infotech will offer IKONS (ITC Infotech Kondor Services) to customers of Misys globally.
Lahore Stock Exchange: Capital Market Players In SARC Region Support The Agenda Of The Regional Financial Integration Within South Asia

Date 21/03/2013

“SAFE’s project on developing a harmonized regulatory framework shall serve as a first step towards building a financially integrated south Asian region”, said Mr. Aftab Ahmad Ch., MD Lahore Stock Exchange and Secretary General SAFE during a press briefing session held by SAFE of its USAID Small Grants Program funded project on developing a regionally harmonized regulatory framework, on Thursday, 21st March 2013, at Lahore Stock Exchange, Lahore.

Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission: Inaccurate Reports In The Media

Date 21/03/2013

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (“the Commission”) wishes to draw the attention of investors to the fact that the various publications that appear today, particularly in the electronic media, refering to the Commission's decision to "close" the Laiki Bank Ltd (Cyprus Popular Bank Public Co Ltd), do not correspond to reality.
HKEx: Stock Exchange Participants' Market Share Report

Date 21/03/2013

Updated: 21/03/2013
Cyprus Stock Exchange Extension Of Trading Suspension

Date 21/03/2013

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) further to the announcement dated 19 March 2013, announces that by a decision of the Chairman of the Council and the Director General- CEO of the CSE, taken in accordance with Article 183 of the Securities and Stock Exchange Law, which was ratified by the Council of the Stock Exchange in today's extraordinary meeting in accordance with Article 184 of the Law and in view of the developments in the economy and the continuation of the bank holiday, the suspension of trading of all securities listed on the Stock Exchange is extended for the purpose of ensuring the proper functioning of the Stock Market and to protect investors. This decision was taken for the same reasons mentioned in CSE’s announcement dated 19 March 2013.
Russell Frontier Europe Index: Within The Frontier Markets Of Europe, Cyprus Returned 8.2% YTD As Of March 18th

Date 21/03/2013

The Russell Frontier Europe Index has returned 5.8% year-to-date as of March 18^th, with country constituent Cyprus returning 8.2% year-to-date as the Cypriot government announced a levy on bank deposits in the country to meet euro-zone bailout terms over the weekend.
February Foreign Customer Trades On Tokyo Commodity Exchange Renewed Record

Date 21/03/2013

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc announced today that the monthly volume of customer trades (sell & buy) originating overseas totalled 1,920,053 contracts, 31.4% of the total volume in February 2013. It topped the all time record renewed in January 2013 at 1,662,426 contracts after 15 months.