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Hedge Fund Association’s China Chapter Launches New, Local Chapter In World’s Largest City - Shanghai Chapter To Give HFA’s China Organization Stronger Regional Presence In Asia’s Biggest Financial Center

Date 13/08/2012

The Hedge Fund Association, an international organization that represents hedge funds, service providers and investors, announced today that their recently formed China Chapter is putting down roots in Shanghai, the world’s largest city by population and the most important commercial and financial center in China. Headed by Yiming Di, principal at China-focused consulting firm Schmittzehe and Partners, the goal of the Shanghai Chapter is to work with the city’s alternative investments firms in support of the HFA China Chapter’s goals of advocating for and educating the public about the Chinese hedge fund industry.

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Appoints Legal Advisor

Date 13/08/2012

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced today that Mr. Abdul Salaam Al Blooshi has joined ADX as its new legal advisor.

Swissrisk Financial Systems Now Dion Global Solutions - European Banking Software Specialist Rebrands After Majority Stake Acquisition

Date 13/08/2012

Swissrisk Financial Systems GmbH (Swissrisk) has today announced it has rebranded as Dion Global Solutions GmbH. The move follows a majority stake acquisition by Dion in January 2012. The firms have already seen clear benefits from working together through shared intelligence, product development and working practices, and the rebrand stands to further enhance and streamline this.

IPO Sentiment Indicator On The Primary Market Remains Subdued - Deutsche Börse Publishes Forecast For Q3 2012

Date 13/08/2012

Deutsche Börse published the IPO sentiment indicator forecasting issuing activity for the 3rd quarter of 2012 on Monday. The IPO climate, which reflects the mood of market participants, remained at the low level seen in the previous quarter and even fell slightly from 31.35 to 29.94 points.

ASIC Consults On Electronic Trading And Releases Fourth Market Supervision Report

Date 13/08/2012

ASIC today published proposed rules and guidance on automated trading and released its fourth report on the supervision of Australian financial markets and market participants.

Osaka Securities Exchange SPAN Parameter Updated: Aug. 20, 2012 - Aug. 24, 2012

Date 13/08/2012

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.

New Apple Juice Concentrate Contract Launches Tomorrow At MGEX

Date 12/08/2012

MGEX,  a  Designated  Contract  Market  (DCM)  and  Derivatives  Clearing Organization (DCO), issues a reminder that the new Apple Juice Concentrate (AJC) futures and options contract will launch tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. Central Time (CT).

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) Monthly Statistical Report July 2012

Date 12/08/2012

Total number of listed companies on the main market amounted to 212 at the end of July 2012. Meanwhile, the number of listed companies on Nilex reached 22 at the end of July 2012.

There was one new listed company on Nilex this month, with a total capital of US$ 0.41 million (LE 2.5 million). Additionally, one company was listed on the main market, with a total capital of US$ 4.45 million (LE 27 million).

MGEX Highlights Delegate Membership Incentives For AJC Futures And Options Contract

Date 11/08/2012

MGEX,  a  Designated  Contract  Market  (DCM)  and  Derivatives  Clearing Organization (DCO), has announced exchange fees for the new Apple Juice Concentrate (AJC)futures and options contract, which include fee reduction incentives for delegate members.

Maple And TMX Group Announce Completion Of Offer - 80% Of Outstanding TMX Group Shares Acquired Under Maple Offer - Maple Renamed TMX Group Limited

Date 11/08/2012

TMX Group Limited, formerly Maple Group Acquisition Corporation ("Maple"), and TMX Group Inc. ("TMX Group") today announced the expiry of the deposit extension period in respect of Maple's offer to acquire up to 80% of the TMX Group shares for $50 per share in cash. Approximately 95.4% of the outstanding TMX Group shares have been deposited under the Maple offer. In accordance with the terms of the offer, Maple has acquired 80% of the outstanding TMX Group shares, and the remaining TMX Group shares deposited under the Maple offer but not acquired by Maple will be returned to TMX Group shareholders. All TMX Group shares that were not acquired by Maple under the offer will be exchanged for shares of Maple on a one-for-one basis pursuant to the subsequent arrangement, as described below.