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New Appointments For Governance Of UK's Financial Conduct Authority

Date 19/03/2013

Three new Chairmen have been appointed to the independent Panels which lead the process for constructive challenge of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) policies and practices from the point of view of regulated firms.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Issues Restriction Notice On Salisbury Securities Limited

Date 19/03/2013

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a Restriction Notice to Salisbury Securities Limited (Salisbury Securities) prohibiting the firm from carrying on its regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) and dealing with client assets until further notice.

EDHEC-Risk Alternative Indexes: Modest Month Of February For Hedge Fund Strategies

Date 19/03/2013

In February, the stock markets continued to rise for the fourth consecutive month. The S&P 500 gained 1.36%, registering a 6.61% progression since the beginning of 2013. Equity implied volatility increased moderately, however, settling at a level (VIX: 15.5%) that was still close to a five-year low. High-grade bonds improved slightly (Lehman Global: 0.53%, Lehman US: 0.21%), while risky credit proved unable to extend a nascent positive trend (Credit-Spread Index: -0.25%, Convertibles: -0.21%). Commodities suffered a 4.02% loss, wiping out nearly all of last month’s gains. The dollar, finally, staged a comeback with the first significant gain (3.03%) for 9 months.

TriOptima Offers First Ever Precious Metals triReduce Compression Cycle, Eliminating $7.2 Billion In Notional Principal Outstanding

Date 19/03/2013

TriOptima announces that it successfully completed the first  triReduce compression cycle for precious metals forwards and swaps, terminating $7.2 billion in notional principal outstandings. Working with six institutions to expand the range of compression activity, firms were able to reduce their gross positions in gold and silver unlocking regulatory capital and reducing collateral requirements.

Opening Remarks At The Conference ‘Post-Trade Harmonisation And The Integration Of Financial Markets: A Joint Effort’ - Speech By Mario Draghi, President Of The ECB, Frankfurt Am Main, 19 March 2013

Date 19/03/2013

Ladies and gentlemen,

I am very pleased to welcome you to Frankfurt today and to open this important conference on post-trade harmonisation and financial market integration in Europe.

Moscow Exchange Indices Weekly Review: March 11 - 15, 2013

Date 19/03/2013

Weekly Review: March 11-15, 2013 (pdf, 648 Kb)

HKEx: Salisbury Securities Limited

Date 19/03/2013

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) was informed that the Securities and Futures Commission has issued a restriction notice on Salisbury Securities Limited (broker numbers: 8410 and 8419) under sections 204 and 205 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance.

Shanghai Stock Exchange: Communication Strengthened To Foster Awareness Of Being Shareholders - Online Voting Of The SSE’s Activity Themed With “I’m A Shareholder” Launched On March 18

Date 19/03/2013

The 5th session of awarding ceremony for the investor education work and the launching ceremony of the activity themed with “I’m a shareholder” in 2013 were held by the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) recently. Among those attending the two ceremonies were the official of the Investor Protection Bureau of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and SSE Vice President Liu Shi’an.

Thai Clearing House Accepts Applications For New Settlement Banks

Date 19/03/2013

The Thailand Clearing House Co., Ltd. (TCH), under The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) group, announces that it is accepting applications for two new settlement banks to jointly expand the business and strengthen clearing and settling of securities in the Thai capital market in order to boost choices for clearing house members.

Remarks To The 2013 Mutual Funds and Investment Management Conference By Norm Champ, Director, Division Of Investment Management, U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission

Date 19/03/2013

Introduction

Thank you, Karrie, for that kind introduction. Before I begin, let me remind you that the views I express are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission, any of the Commissioners, or any of my colleagues on the staff of the Commission.