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Report On The Australian OTC Derivatives Market

Date 30/10/2012

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Reserve Bank of Australia have released a Report on the Australian OTC Derivatives Market – October 2012 (REP 309).

Shanghai Stock Exchange: Differentiated Levy Of Dividends Tax Boosts Long-term Value Investing

Date 30/10/2012

It is learnt that relevant department is studying the policy of imposing differentiated levy of the income tax on dividends received by individual investors in accordance with their shareholding periods. The latest trend has promptly aroused strong concerns from the market. According to senior market insiders, the orientation toward differentiated levy of dividends tax not only reflects the administrators' efforts in rectifying the system characterized by "attaching importance to financing instead of returns" and their determination to further care for the market, but also constitutes an important part of implementing the central authorities' policy on the "structural tax reduction". The move is of significance at the least in avoiding double taxation to protect the interests of small and medium-sized investors, benefiting the development of institutional investors to promote the stability of the market, and encouraging long-term shareholding and value investing to highlight investment values of the blue chips with high dividend rates.

Concerning October 30, 2012 Osaka Securities Exchange DJIA Futures Night Session Trading

Date 30/10/2012

CME Group announced to close its U.S. equity futures and equity options, including Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures, on futures markets on the trading floor and on CME Globex at October 30, 2012, 8:15 a.m., Central Time (10:15 p.m., Japan Standard Time).

Dubai Financial Market Announces Its Board Of Directors Meeting To Be Held On 3rd November 2012

Date 30/10/2012

Dubai Financial Market announced that its Board Of Directors Meeting wiil be held on 3rd November 2012 at 10:00 AM at Borse Dubai to discuss the financial performance of the company and approve the review report and condensed interim financial information for the ninth month period ended 30 September 2012.

Direct Edge Trading Notice #12-47: Direct Edge To Participate In Test Scenario With Other Exchanges On October 30th

Date 30/10/2012

In cooperation with other exchanges, Direct Edge^® will participate in a test scenario whereby NYSE Arca assumes the role as the listing market for Tape A securities. Both EDGA Exchange (EDGA^®) and EDGX Exchange (EDGX^®) will open for pre-market trading at the normal time of 8:00 a.m. and will run test trading sessions beginning at 9:30 am.

Thai Bourse Announces 55 Companies, 6 CEOs As Nominees For SET Awards 2012

Date 30/10/2012

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announces that 55 companies and six CEOs have been nominated to compete for a total of 35 SET Awards in an annual ceremony, under the concept "Matching Your Right Financial Opportunities,” held this year on November 22 at the SET Building.

Shanghai Stock Exchange Report: Blue Chips Perfect For Long-term Investment

Date 30/10/2012

According to the latest research report made by the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), an array of major reforms launched by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) since 2012 have got active responses from the market and witnessed the increasing policy effects, with the appeal of the market being enhanced as well. At present, domestic blue-chip companies have long-term investment values in light of historical data of the market valuation, listed companies' performances and dividend distributions at home and abroad, as well as investors' incomes from long-term shareholding.

SEC: Hurricane Sandy Information

Date 29/10/2012

Office Closures

SEC offices in DC, New York, Philadelphia, and Boston are closed to the public on Monday, October 29. SEC offices in DC, New York, and Philadelphia are closed to the public on Tuesday, October 30. 
Government Operating Status: www.opm.gov/status

Opening Statement Before CFTC Technology Advisory Committee, Chicago, Illinois, CFTC Commissioner Scott D. O’Malia, Chairman

Date 29/10/2012

The TAC meeting will come to order.

I would like to welcome our TAC members, members of the Subcommittee on Automated and High Frequency Trading and other guests and thank them for joining us here in Chicago. I would also like to thank the CFTC staff who have spent so much of their time working with the HFT subcommittee. I would also like to thank the Futures Industry Association for allowing us to coordinate our meeting with FIA Expo – a technology showcase for market participants. Finally, I would like to welcome all those who were unable to join us today in person due to the storms on the East Coast and are now listening in via conference call. I hope you are all staying safe. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the terrible storms.

Canadian Securities Regulators Seek Comment On Amendments Relating To Direct Electronic Access

Date 29/10/2012

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced today (October 25) it is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to NI 23-103 Electronic Trading (NI 23-103), which would provide a framework for the provision of direct electronic access (DEA).