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ESMA Finalises Guidelines On Repo Arrangements For UCITS Funds

Date 04/12/2012

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today published its final guidelines on repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements for UCITS funds. The guidelines state that UCITS should only enter into such agreements if they are able to recall at any time any assets or the full amount of cash.
CeFDex CFD Offering Successfully Launched In Spain - Branch Office Opened In Barcelona - High Level Of Customer Interest Even Before The Launch - Harald Patt, Member Of The Management Board, Announces: “Transparency And Security Are A Priority” - Local Services And Extended Online Product Range Available In Spanish

Date 04/12/2012

CeFDex, one of the leading providers of contracts for difference (CFDs) in the German market, has successfully launched its activities in Spain and is now additionally offering its customers Spanish CFD products. For the first time, retail customers in Spain can engage in trading directly through CeFDex by means of a new Spanish website provided especially for this purpose. CeFDex reports that within a few days of the announcement of its upcoming launch on the Spanish market, Spanish media reports and social networks in particular provided the company with a good introduction to Spain. The first trades executed indicated that index-based CFDs, commodities and currencies were enjoying the strongest response, according to the company. Harald Patt, Member of the CeFDex Management Board with responsibility for software development, distribution and market making within the company, commented: "We are delighted with the high level of customer interest on all sides since we announced the launch of our Spanish business. We have high standards of customer care and will be working hard to ensure transparency and security within our business segment.”
Qatar Exchange Confirms Shareholders’ Restructuring

Date 04/12/2012

QE confirmed today that a shareholding restructuring of the company was completed in October 2012. As a result Qatar Holding now holds 88% of the shares and NYSE Euronext maintains a 12% investment in the Qatar Exchange.
Boerse Stuttgart Generates Turnover Of Almost EUR 7 Billion In November 2012 - Little Change In Trading Turnover - Year-On-Year Increase In Corporate Bonds

Date 04/12/2012

According to its order book statistics, Boerse Stuttgart generated turnover of more than EUR 6.8 billion in November 2012, slightly lower than the previous month.
Tokyo Stock Exchange: Extension Of Implementation Period For Partial Revision To Criteria For Market Capitalization Pertaining To Listed Stocks

Date 04/12/2012

With regard to the criteria for reassignment to the 2nd Section from the 1st Section and the delisting criteria, TSE partially revised the handling of the criteria for market capitalization and market capitalization of tradable shares and applied such handling during the period from the end of Jan. 2009 to the end of Dec. 2012. However, in light of current market conditions, TSE shall extend such implementation period to the end of Dec. 2013.

Invest ASEAN 2013 To Educate Retail Investors On ASEAN Opportunities - Investment Roadshow Kicks-Off Regionally To Promote ASEAN As An Asset Class.

Date 04/12/2012

Following the successful rollout of the ASEAN Trading Link, the CEOs of ASEAN Exchanges today announced the schedule for Invest ASEAN 2013 roadshow, to promote and create greater awareness of the ASEAN capital market. The announcement was made at the 17th ASEAN Exchanges CEOs meeting hosted by Bursa Malaysia in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
HKMEx Appoints Director Of Business Development Projects

Date 04/12/2012

The Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange (“HKMEx”), China’s global marketplace, today announced the appointment of Eric Maine as Director of Business Development Projects, responsible for managing new product launches from origination to market execution and delivery.
LME Announces New Trading Records For November - Record Monthly Trading Volume Of 14.51 Million Lots - LME Cobalt Hits Record Monthly Volume Of 1,974 Lots

Date 04/12/2012

The London Metal Exchange (LME) experienced record volumes in November, with 14.51 million lots traded.
Cleartrade Exchange Extends Liquidity Provider Scheme Into Iron Ore And Fuel Oil Contracts - Daily Firm Prices Now Available On Iron Ore And Fuel Oil Contracts In Addition To Dry Freight FFA TCs

Date 04/12/2012

Cleartrade Exchange (CLTX), the Singapore-regulated futures market, is pleased to announce new agreements with a number of its members to extend liquidity provision into several new asset classes. The agreements mean that CLTX now provides firm, two-way prices on several of its Iron Ore, Fuel Oil and Dry Freight contracts during the trading day.
MAS Takes Civil Penalty Enforcement Action Against Mr Goh Ing Sing And Mr Keu Haw Gee For Insider Trading

Date 04/12/2012

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has taken civil penalty enforcement action against Mr Goh Ing Sing and Mr Keu Haw Gee for insider trading under Section 219(2)(a) of the Securities and Futures Act (SFA).