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Tradeweb Introduces Inter-Dealer Trading To Its iTraxx Marketplace - Increases Transparency And Deepens Liquidity In Market For European CDS Indices

Date 22/02/2013

Tradeweb Markets, the leading global provider of fixed income marketplaces, has enhanced its electronic iTraxx credit default swap index platform in Europe, enabling both sell-side and buy-side clients to access the same bids and offers from liquidity-providing dealers. This addition of interdealer trading alongside dealer-to-institutional client trading is designed to improve transparency and promote more liquid markets for all participants.

SGX: STI & FTSE ST Index Series Rebalancing In March

Date 22/02/2013

• The next quarterly review of the FTSE ST Index Series which includes the Straits Times Index (STI) is scheduled for 7 March.
• Free float methodology enhancements are scheduled to commence with this March meeting.
• The STI reserve list is currently made up of five securities, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, Keppel Land, Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust, CapitaCommercial Trust and UOL Group.

SIX Exchange Regulation: Fine For Weatherford International Ltd.

Date 22/02/2013

SIX Exchange Regulation has imposed a fine of CHF 200,000 on Weatherford International Ltd., Zug, for breaching its duty to disclose management transactions, and for infringing the rules governing ad hoc publicity and listing procedures.

Moscow Exchange Added To FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index

Date 22/02/2013

Moscow Exchange was added to the FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index from the open of trading on Friday February 22, 2013. Moscow Exchange's shares began trading on the Moscow Exchange on Friday. February 15, 2013.

Shanghai Stock Exchange: Notice Of Issuing “SSE Business Guidelines On Direct Channel For Listed Companies’ Information Disclosure” And “SSE Category Index For Announcements On Information Disclosure”

Date 22/02/2013

The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has formulated the “SSE Business Guidelines on Direct Channel for Listed Companies’ Information Disclosure” (the “Guidelines” for short) to further improve the quality and efficiency of listed companies’ information disclosure, urge market participants to fulfill their responsibilities, and protect legal rights and interests of investors. The SSE hereby releases the “Guidelines”, which will take effect on July 1, 2013.

Dalian Commodity Exchange Solicits Opinions On Coking Coal Contract And Relevant Rules

Date 22/02/2013

The launch of coking coal contract accelerates

To heed the opinions and suggestions of all market participating parties, to further improve coking coal contract and relevant rules, to ensure the successful launch of coking coal contract and bring into play its role in the future, DCE issued a circular on February 21 and solicited public opinions on coking coal contract and related rules. This means the launch of coking coal contract that has been expected for a long time has accelerated.

SEC Announces 2013 Examination Priorities

Date 22/02/2013

The Securities Exchange Commission today published its examination priorities for 2013, which cover a wide range of issues at financial institutions, including broker-dealers, clearing agencies, exchanges and self-regulatory organizations, investment companies, hedge funds and private equity funds, and transfer agents.

S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces Changes To The S&P/TSX Canadian Indices

Date 21/02/2013

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

The shareholders of Celtic Exploration Ltd. (TSX:CLT) have voted to accept the terms of a Plan of Arrangement with ExxonMobil Canada Ltd. whereby the shares of Celtic Exploration will be acquired for cash consideration of $CDN24.50 per share as well as one-half share of an exploration company to be named Kelt Exploration. Celtic Exploration will be removed from the S&P/TSX Composite and Capped Composite, the S&P/TSX Completion, the S&P/TSX Capped Energy, and the S&P/TSX Composite Equal Weight Indices after the close of trading on Thursday, February 28, 2013.

Penny Pilot Classes Listed On MIAX Options Exchange

Date 21/02/2013

Please refer to Regulatory Circular 2013-05 for the current MIAX Penny Pilot class list as of February 21, 2013. 

TMX Group Top 20 Largest Consolidated Short Position Report - February 15, 2013

Date 21/02/2013

Please find below the Top 20 Largest Consolidated Short Position Report Highlights. The report is produced twice monthly, effective the 15th and the end of each month. The report below covers the 2-week period ending February 15th, 2013.