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Three Thematic Indices: Shenzhen Stock Exchange SME Dividend Index And The other Two Indices Are Launched Today

Date 20/08/2012

In order to guide the listed companies to positively reward their shareholders, improve corporation management, exercise the social responsibility, Shenzhen Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Securities Information Co., Ltd. jointly declared on August 20, 2012 to launch SZSE SME Dividend Index (Code: 399649, Abbreviation: SME Dividend), SZSE SME CORP Governance Index (Code: 399650, Abbreviation: SME CORP Governance) and SZSE SME CSR Index (Code: 399651, Abbreviation: SME CSR). All of three indices take June 30, 2009 as the base date, and 1000 points as base point. 

Shanghai Stock Exchange Market Value 100 Index To Be Renamed

Date 20/08/2012

SSE and CSI together announced that the SSE Market Value 100 Index will be renamed as SSE Market Value Top 100 Index on Sep 4, 2012. The shortened name will be changed into Market Value Top 100. The index's Chinese full name as well as its Chinese shortened name will also be changed accordingly. The index methodology remains unchanged.

Osaka Securities Exchange SPAN Parameter Updated - Aug. 27, 2012 - Aug. 31, 2012

Date 20/08/2012

OSE has set up SPAN Parameter for calculating margin requirements as follows.

This SPAN Parameter is used for calculating "SPAN Risk Parameter Files" which are distributed on a daily basis. OSE sets and publishes new Parameters on the first business day of each week, which are applicable from the first business day of the next week.

Notice On Issue And Implementation Of Amendments To The Trading Rules Of Dalian Commodity Exchange

Date 20/08/2012

In order to adapt to the market development, and further increase the market running quality, after approval and examination by the Board of Directors of DCE, and report to China Securities Regulatory Commission for record, DCE conducted amendaments to the Trading Rules of Dalian Commodity Exchange, the Clearing Rules of Dalian Commodity Exchange, the Delivery Rules of Dalian Commodity Exchange and the Risk Management Measures of Dalian Commodity Exchange.

NZX 1H 2012 Financial Results – Current Resilience, Well Positioned For Future Growth

Date 19/08/2012

NZX’s results for the first half of 2012 demonstrate the resilience of the Information, Markets and Infrastructure system that has enabled NZX to maintain a solid performance in key areas in the face of ongoing global challenges.

Bob Diamond Responds To Criticism In UK Parliament Treasury Committee LIBOR Report

Date 18/08/2012

Former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond has hit back at claims that he was "highly selective" in his evidence to MPs.

British Bankers' Association Statement Regarding The Treasury Committee’s Preliminary Findings On Libor

Date 18/08/2012

This is a significant contribution to the work the British Bankers' Association and the regulatory authorities have been undertaking to ensure the integrity of the benchmark.

Bank Of England Response To “Fixing LIBOR”, A Report By The Treasury Select Committee

Date 18/08/2012

The Bank welcomes the Treasury Select Committee’s conclusion that the Bank of England did not have any regulatory responsibilities for LIBOR during the relevant period.

UK House Of Commons Treasury Committee Publishes LIBOR Report

Date 18/08/2012

The Treasury Select Committee today publishes its report into LIBOR following its inquiry into the Final Notice issued by the Financial Services Authority with respect to Barclays on 27 June, 2012.

SEC Shuts Down $600 Million Online Pyramid And Ponzi Scheme

Date 17/08/2012

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges and an emergency asset freeze to halt a $600 million Ponzi scheme on the verge of collapse. The emergency action assures that victims can recoup more of their money and potentially avoid devastating losses.