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ASEAN Trading Link Goes ‘Live’ Connecting Bursa Malaysia And Singapore Exchange

Date 18/09/2012

ASEAN Exchanges, a collaboration of the seven stock exchanges of ASEAN, today announced the rollout of the much-awaited ASEAN Trading Link that went ‘live’ connecting Bursa Malaysia and Singapore Exchange.
Supervisory Board Resolves Executive Board Composition At Deutsche Börse AG - CEO Dr Reto Francioni Appointed For Further Term - Hauke Stars Appointed Chief Information Officer

Date 18/09/2012

The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Börse AG resolved changes to the composition of the Executive Board in a meeting held today. CEO Dr Reto Francioni (57) was reappointed, and will serve a further term of office until 31 October 2016. He has been CEO of Deutsche Börse AG since 2005.
FlexTrade Connects With BFX Trading Platform

Date 18/09/2012

The Bahrain Financial Exchange (BFX), the first international financial exchange in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, announced today it has signed an agreement with FlexTrade Systems, Inc. to operate as an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) of the BFX.
Portware Builds On 2012 Success With Key Hires - Top Industry Veteran, Savyona Abel, Joins Portware’s Management Team As Company Adds Talent To Enhance Client Experience And Capitalize On Alpha Vision And FX Momentum

Date 18/09/2012

Portware, the leading provider of global, multi-asset trading solutions, today announced it has appointed three industry veterans to its product and sales ranks. The company continues to invest in exceptional talent and product innovation — focusing on the client experience and meeting the growing market demand for Portware Alpha Vision and Portware FX.
Singapore Mid Cap Index Makes New 2012 High

Date 18/09/2012
On Monday, the FTSE ST Mid Cap Index made an intra-day high of 733.68, before ending the session at 730.98. This represents a price appreciation of 24.5%, with dividends boosting the total return to 30.8% in the year-to-date.
Next Monday (24 Sep), Neptune Orient Lines will replace GuocoLand in the FTSE ST Mid Cap Index. In the 2012 YTD, Neptune Orient Lines has generated a 4.0% return while GuocoLand returned 5.1%.
Of the 50 stocks that make up the FTSE ST Mid Cap Index, 46 stocks have generated a return in the YTD, while 4 stocks have declined.
Current indicative dividend yields of the 46 stocks that distribute dividends range from 0.2% for Fragrance Group to 8.5% for Hutchison Port Trust

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For CNOOC Futures

Date 18/09/2012

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Thursday, 20 September 2012, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contract will be as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company’s normal procedures and standard margining methodology.
EDHEC-Risk Alternative Indexes: Bountiful Harvest For Hedge Funds In August

Date 18/09/2012

In August, stocks extended their winning streak, with the S&P 500 (2.25%) reaching a one year high in the context of slightly decreasing implied volatility (VIX: 17.5%). High-grade bonds were nearly flat (Lehman Global: -0.13%, Lehman US: 0.02%), while riskier fixed-income instruments remained strong performers (Convertibles: 1.77%, Credit-spread index: 0.45%). Commodities performed impressively (6.17%) for the second month in a row, and the Dollar confirmed a short-term downward trend (-1.34%).
NYSE Euronext And CF&B Communication Launch 12th Midcap Event 24 & 25 September 2012 At Palais Brongniart In Paris

Date 18/09/2012

NYSE Euronext (NYX) and CF&B Communication today announced that the 12^th annual Midcap Event will take place on September 24 and 25 at Palais Brongniart in Paris. It will bring together 150 companies listed on the European market of NYSE Euronext and 400 institutional investors from around Europe.
Young Markets: A New Event Discussing The Future Of Finance

Date 18/09/2012
New Conference to focus on Opportunities in New and Developing Products Throughout The World
Delegates Physically Located in Sibiu, Transylvania
Virtual Delegates Can Subscribe from Anywhere in the World for 100 Euros
Keynotes include Liquidnet CEO Seth Merrin and former British Ambassador H.E. Charles Crawford
Event founded by Patrick L Young, former exchange CEO, advisor, author and entrepreneur

Securities Commission Malaysia: Increasing Need To Enhance And Harmonise Disclosure Requirements In The Islamic Capital Market

Date 18/09/2012

The growing recognition of the increasing significance of the Islamic capital market, especially in view of rising cross-border transactions, has triggered the need for stronger oversight, greater transparency and more robust disclosure requirements, global standard-setters and senior regulators acknowledged today.