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Dalian Commodity Exchange: Notice On Adjustment To Minimum Margin And Limit Range Of Soybean Meal Futures

Date 06/08/2012

In accordance with the regulations of the “Measures for Risk Management of Dalian Commodity Exchange”, after conducting related research, DCE decided to change the range of limit up and down for soybean meal futures from 4% to 5%, and the minimum trading margin standard from 5% to 7% as of Monday on August 6, 2012.

ASX Compliance Monthly Activity Report – July 2012

Date 06/08/2012

Click here to download ASX's compliance monthly activity report for July 2012.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Implements Enhanced Regulatory Regime For Fund Management Companies

Date 06/08/2012

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced that the implementation of an enhanced regulatory regime for fund management companies (FMCs) will take effect from tomorrow, 7 August 2012. Amendments have been made to the Securities and Futures (Licensing and Conduct of Business) Regulations, Securities and Futures (Financial and Margin Requirements) Regulations and Financial Advisers Regulations.

Japan's Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission: Recommendation For Administrative Action Based On Findings Of The Inspection Of Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.

Date 06/08/2012

1. Contents of the recommendation

Pursuant to Article 20, paragraph (1) of the Act for the Establishment of the Financial Services Agency (FSA), on July 31, 2012, the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission (SESC) issued a recommendation that the Prime Minister and the Commissioner of the FSA shall take administrative action against Nomura Securities Co., Ltd* (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"). This recommendation is based on the findings of the inspection of the Company, whereby the following violations of laws and regulations by the Company were identified.

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission: FAQs On Hontex’s Proposed Share Repurchase

Date 06/08/2012

The Securities and Futures Commission has published a set of Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQs) to assist the investing public in understanding the proposed share repurchase by Hontex International Holdings Company Limited (Hontex) following a number of public enquiries. 

Dalian Commodity Exchange Adjusts Margin Requirement And Price Limit Of Soybean Meal

Date 06/08/2012

On August 1, DCE announced the notice saying that in accordance with related regulations in the “Measures for Risk Mnagement of Dalian Commodity Exchange”, as of the clearing time on August 6, 2012 (Monday), the the price limit range of the soybean meal shall be adjusted from 4% to 5%, and the margin requirement shall be adjusted from 5% to 7%.

Osaka Securities Exchange SPAN Parameter Updated - Aug. 13, 2012 - Aug. 17, 2012

Date 06/08/2012

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.

People’s Bank of China Governor Zhou Xiaochuan Visits Dalian Commodity Exchange

Date 06/08/2012

In the afternoon on August 1, Zhou Xiaochuan, Governor of the People’s Bank of China, accompanyed by Xiao Shengfeng, Member of Dalian Municipal CPC Standing Committee and Executive Deputy Mayor of Dalian, Cao Xu, Deputy Secretary General of Dalian and Director of the Financial Development Department of Dalian, and Zhu Huanqi, Governor of the PBOC Branch at Dalian visited Dalian Commodity Exchange. Liu Xingqiang, President & CEO of DCE introducted the development of DCE to the PBOC Governor Zhou Xiaochuan.

Dubai Financial Market Announces The Results Of Its Board Of Directors Meeting Held On 4 August 2012

Date 05/08/2012

The  Board of  Directors' of Dubai Financial Market PJSC held meeting  on Saturday 4/8/2012  at 11:OO AM at Borse Dubai and approved the review report  and  condensed consolidated interim financial information for the six month period ended 30 June 2012.

Statement By The European Commission, The ECB And The IMF On Greece

Date 05/08/2012

Staff teams from the European Commission (EC), European Central Bank (ECB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded today a visit to Greece to discuss with the new authorities the economic policies needed to restore growth and competitiveness, secure a sustainable fiscal position, and underpin confidence in the financial system in line with the objectives of the economic adjustment program that is being supported by the three institutions. The discussions on the implementation of the program were productive and there was overall agreement on the need to strengthen policy efforts to achieve its objectives.