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Closure Of Bursa Malaysia Berhad - Market Holiday

Date 10/09/2012

Bursa Malaysia would like to announce that all its offices will be closed on Monday, 17 September 2012 in lieu of Malaysia Day which falls on Sunday, 16 September 2012. The Exchange will resume its operations on Tuesday, 18 September 2012. 

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Takes Civil Penalty Enforcement Action Against Mr Shi Jiangtao For Contravening Provision To Prevent Insider Trading

Date 10/09/2012

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has taken civil penalty enforcement action against Mr Shi Jiangtao for contravening the insider trading provision under Section 218(2)(a) of the Securities and Futures Act (SFA).

KRX And SET Signed The Contract For Development Of Clearing And Settlement System

Date 10/09/2012

The Korea Exchange (KRX), jointly with the KOSCOM, has entered into an agreement with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) for the development of integrated clearing and settlement system, involving 2 phases. During the 1^st phase of 16 months, the clearing and settlement system for derivative products will be developed and in the 2^nd phase of 8 months, the clearing and settlement system for cash products will be developed. This is a series of KRX projects in Southeast Asia. Other KRX projects include the system development for the Bursa Malaysia and Philippines Stock Exchange, Inc. 

Tokyo Grain Exchange: SPAN Parameters Effective From Sept. 18, 2012 To Sept.28, 2012

Date 10/09/2012

The SPAN parameters applicable from September 18, 2012 (Tue) to September 28, 2012 (Friday) is now available on  the Japan Commodity Clearing House website at the following URL: http://www.jcch.co.jp/i/

ASIC Reviews Risk Management In The Funds Management Sector

Date 10/09/2012

ASIC has emphasised the importance of responsible entities in the funds management sector maintaining adequate risk management systems following a proactive review. 

KRX Listed 7 New ETFs On August 29, 2012

Date 10/09/2012

7 new ETFs, Arirang Leader, Arirang Defensive, Arirang Dividend, Arirang Auto, Arirang Ship&Trans, Arirang Iron & Metal, Arirang Chem were listed on KRX on August 29, 2012.

New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority Welcomes High Court Ruling On Perpetual

Date 10/09/2012

The Financial Markets Authority has today welcomed the High Court's judgment that it can retain documents relating to its inquiries into Perpetual Trust Limited. Perpetual had previously brought a challenge against FMA's information-gathering notices, alleging they were unlawful.

U.S. Department Of The Treasury Announces Public Offering Of AIG Common Stock

Date 09/09/2012

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it has launched an underwritten public offering of $18.0 billion of its American International Group, Inc. (AIG) common stock.  AIG has indicated that it intends to purchase up to $5.0 billion of the common stock sold by Treasury in this offering at the initial public offering price. Treasury will also grant to the underwriters in the offering a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $2.7 billion in common stock from Treasury to cover over-allotments, if any. 

Tehran Stock Exchange Monthly Bulletin - August 2012

Date 09/09/2012

1. Cash Market

For 17 trading days in August 2012, TSE evidenced transactions in 3,521 million shares and rights worth $ 606 million. These figures demonstrate 39.7% and 42.3% decrease for the volume and the value of trades, respectively compared to the previous month. 

Statement By IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde At The APEC Leaders Summit

Date 09/09/2012

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Summit in Vladivostok, Russia:

“I am honored to have been invited to participate in discussions at the APEC Leaders meeting. It was a unique opportunity to exchange views on the world economy and on how the APEC economies are playing a crucial role in helping to address the risks and uncertainties that continue to weigh heavily on global growth.