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Fidessa Transforms Buy-Side Connectivity Service - Now Offers Full Infrastructure Outsourcing And Advanced Operations Management

Date 25/09/2012

Fidessa group (LSE: FDSA), provider of high-performance trading, investment management and information solutions for the world’s financial community, has transformed its connectivity service for the buy-side. Recognizing that firms can no longer rely on the provision of FIX engines and networks alone, the service now covers all hosting, management and operational aspects of a firm's FIX and Non-FIX based connectivity and infrastructure.

Tokyo Stock Exchange has Published The Index Value Of TSE Home Price Index For July

Date 25/09/2012

The index value of TSE Home Price Index (Used Condominium, Composite of Tokyo Metro Area) is 76.94 points. The index value of TSE Home Price Index (Used Condominium, Tokyo) is 80.79 points. The index value of TSE Home Price Index (Used Condominium, Kanagawa) is 76.39 points. The index value of TSE Home Price Index (Used Condominium, Chiba) is 67.15. The index value of TSE Home Price Index (Used Condominium, Saitama) is 66.20 points.

New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority AFA Update: Issue # 8 - AFA Questionnaire - Final Day To Respond Is Friday 28 September 2012

Date 25/09/2012

We've emailed all AFAs a questionnaire seeking input on how financial adviser regulation has impacted your business. We've been really encouraged by the high level of interest and to date we've had over 700 responses. Thank you for this input.

NASDAQ OMX Launches FinQloud Powered By Amazon Web Services (AWS) - New Data Management Offering Exclusively For The Financial Sector Meets The Advanced Security Requirements Of Regulated Financial Services Businesses

Date 25/09/2012

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced the launch of FinQloud, a new cloud computing platform powered by Amazon Web Services (Nasdaq:AMZN) and exclusively designed for the financial services industry. The offering combines the cloud computing expertise of AWS along with the financial services expertise of NASDAQ OMX.

HKEx to Issue US$500 Million Convertible Bonds

Date 25/09/2012

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has today announced the issuance of an aggregate principal amount of US$500 million of convertible bonds (the Convertible Bonds). The size of the transaction was increased from US$400 million to US$500 million in light of exceptionally strong demand from global investors. The Convertible Bonds, which mature in 2017 and bear an annual coupon of 0.50%, are convertible in the circumstances set out in their Terms and Conditions into shares of HKEx at an initial Conversion Price of HK$160.00 per Share (subject to adjustments).

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Industry Top Index Launched

Date 25/09/2012

Shenzhen Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Securities Information Co., Ltd. announced that the SZSE Industry Top Index (Code: 399653, Abbreviation: SZSE Industry Top) was launched on September 25 2012, taking June 30 2010 as the base date and 1000 points as the base value. 

Thai Bourse Holds Mutual Fund Fair On September 27-30

Date 25/09/2012

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will hold "Mutual Fund Fair@Central Plaza Pinklao" on September 27-30 under the campaign "Move Savings to Mutual Funds," offering more than 1,300 funds and intensive seminars to encourage investors to diversify their portfolios and boost returns via mutual funds. 

Notice On The Publication And Implementation Of Measures On Administration Of Hedging At Dalian Commodity Exchange

Date 25/09/2012

In order to be close to the market, enable the futures market to better serve the real economy, upon discussion and approval from the Council and report to CSRC, we have reformulated the Measures on Administration of Hedging at Dalian Commodity Exchange (hereinafter referred to as New Measures on Hedging or NMH).

S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces Changes To The S&P/TSX Canadian Indices - A Deletion From The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 24/09/2012

S&P Canadian Index Services will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Canadian Indices:

On September 21, 2012, the shareholders of Andean American Gold Corp. (TSXVN:AAG) and Lupaka Gold Corp. (TSX:LPK) approved the previously announced business combination whereby Lupaka Gold will acquire Andean American Gold. Andean American shareholders will receive 0.245 shares of Lupaka Gold for each share held. Andean American Gold will be removed from the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Tuesday, September 25, 2012.

"SEC Priorities In Perspective" - SEC Commissioner Daniel M. Gallagher

Date 24/09/2012

Thank you, Ken, for that kind introduction. It is a true honor to be here with you today.

As you all expect, I must tell you that my remarks today are my own, and they do not necessarily represent the views of the Commission or of any other Commissioner.