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Osaka Securities Exchange: Price Limits For Futures And Options Trading - From September 2, 2013 To November 29, 2013

Date 23/08/2013

The present setting of price limits is as below:

Nikkei 225 Futures, Nikkei 225 mini, Nikkei 300 Futures, RN Prime Index Futures, Nikkei 225 Options

The price limit range from the trade date ending on June 3, 2013 to the end of the day session on August 30, 2013.

Patchwork Global Regulations Continue To Create An Environment Of Uncertainty - Inter-Governmental Agreements Will Enhance Cross-Border Information Exchange - Regulatory Interoperability In The Absence Of A Global Regulatory Body Is A Myth

Date 23/08/2013

GreySpark Partners, the capital markets consultancy, has published a new report today exploring the emerging global regulatory landscape, taking an international perspective of what are often seen only as regional mandates. A key finding is that despite differences in regulations between territories, the uptake of intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) highlights the desire for cooperation among some jurisdictions.

SGX: Enhanced Shareholder Engagement And Greater Transparency In General Meetings

Date 23/08/2013

New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority: FADC Decision On Stephen Musaphia

Date 23/08/2013

The Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee (FADC) has released its decision into FMA’s complaint against Stephen Musaphia. A copy of the decision can be found here.

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Memorandum Of Cooperation With National Bank Of Slovakia

Date 23/08/2013

On August 22, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) signed Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC)(PDF:86KB) with the National Bank of Slovakia (NBS - Národná banka Slovenska) related to the supervision of funds and fund managers conducting their business on a cross-border basis.

MIAX Trade Breaks In All NASDAQ Symbols Between 12:18:00 And 12:26:22

Date 23/08/2013

Please be advised that due to NASDAQ Exchange halts in the underlying symbols, MIAX will break all trades between 12:18:00 and 12:26:22 in NASDAQ symbols.

Statement On Nasdaq Trading Interruption - SEC Chair Mary Jo White

Date 23/08/2013

The continuous and orderly functioning of the securities markets is critically important to the health of our financial system and the confidence of investors.  Today’s interruption in trading, while resolved before the end of the day, was nonetheless serious and should reinforce our collective commitment to addressing technological vulnerabilities of exchanges and other market participants.  The Commission is determined to enhance the safeguards necessary for strong market systems.  As one step, I will work to advance rules that the Commission proposed earlier this year regarding new standards for the trading and other systems that are central to the integrity of our markets. I also will shortly convene a meeting of the leaders of the exchanges and other major market participants to accelerate ongoing efforts to further strengthen our markets. 

UPDATE -- NASDAQ OMX Issues Statement On The Securities Information Processor

Date 23/08/2013

NASDAQ OMX issued the following updated statement:

Earlier this afternoon, NASDAQ OMX became aware that price quotes were not being disseminated by the Securities Information Processor (SIP), which consolidates and disseminates all prices for the industry.

NASDAQ OMX Issues Statement on the Securities Industry Processor

Date 22/08/2013

NASDAQ OMX issued the following statement:

Earlier this afternoon, NASDAQ OMX became aware that price quotes were not being disseminated by the Securities Industry Processor (SIP), which consolidates and disseminates all prices for the industry.

NASDAQ Closing Cross Completed As Normal - Extended Trading Session Has Begun

Date 22/08/2013

The NASDAQ Closing Cross has completed as normal and the extended trading session has begun.