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Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Signs Registrar Agreement With Injaz Mena Investment

Date 28/05/2012

The agreement was signed between Mr. Rashed Al Baloushi, CEO of ADX, and Mr. Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, CEO of Injaz Mena Investment, at Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange main offices in Abu Dhabi n the presence of senior staff of both parties.

Reminder: As Of June 4th, 2012 NASDAQ OMX Baltic Exchanges Change Tick Size Table In Equity Markets

Date 28/05/2012

NASDAQ OMX Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius exchanges together with market participants decided to change current 0.001 tick size.

FTSE Value-Stocks Index Series Extended With New Custom Solutions, To Support Value-Based ETFs Listed By Sensible Asset Management Hong Kong

Date 28/05/2012

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the global index provider, announces the licensing of Value Partners Group (“Value Partners”), for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sensible Asset Management Hong Kong Limited (“SAMHK”), to create a series of country specific Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The ETFs will be based on new customised versions of the existing FTSE Value-Stocks Japan, FTSE Value-Stocks Korea and FTSE Value-Stocks Taiwan indices. The licensing forms part of an extended cooperation agreement with Value Partners, and will see the new ETFs listed today on Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEx”). 

President Of Islamic Development Bank To Discuss Islamic Finance In London - UK Islamic Finance Secretariat Welcomes His Excellency Dr Ahmad Mohamed Ali, President Of Islamic Development Bank Group, To London

Date 28/05/2012

Today (28 May 2012) Dr Ahmad Mohamed Ali, President of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IDB), is visiting London following discussions with Alderman David Wootton, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, during his recent visit to Jeddah.

ICAP’s iLinked To Offer Index Futures Rolls e-Trading

Date 28/05/2012

ICAP, the world’s leading interdealer broker, announces today that it has added index futures rolls to its recently launched equity derivatives electronic offering, iLinked, on the ICAP Securities Limited Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF). This is the first interdealer offering of electronic trading in this product, underlining ICAP’s role as a leader in the move towards theelectronification of OTC markets.

UK’s Financial Services Authority Introduces Rules Telling Banks To Display Depositor Compensation Arrangements

Date 28/05/2012

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) will require all banks, building societies and credit unions to prominently display posters and stickers in branches and on websites explaining which deposit guarantee scheme applies to their customers’ deposits. These rules will take effect from 31 August this year.

HKMEx Market Data Go Live On China’s Webstock - Exchange Expands Mainland Reach Through Platform Used By Over 90 Percent Of Futures Companies In China

Date 28/05/2012

The Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange (HKMEx), China’s global marketplace, announced today that HKMEx real time market data are now available on Wenhua Information Systems Limited (Webstock) – a platform used by more than one million investors from over 90 percent of all futures trading companies in China.

Osaka Securities Exchange: SPAN Parameter Updated - Jun 04, 2012 - Jun. 08, 2012

Date 28/05/2012

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.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange: Measures To Curb Speculation On First Day Of Trading

Date 28/05/2012

Shares of three issuers were listed on SME Board on 25 May, 2012, commencing implementation of new IPO rules. The new rules increased allotment for institutional investors in off-line offering, removed requirement for three-month lock-up and allowed free float for all shares so acquired on the first day of trading.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Reviews Regulatory Requirements For Unlisted Margined Derivatives Offered To Retail Investors

Date 28/05/2012

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a consultation paper on proposed enhancements to the regulatory requirements for unlisted margined derivatives.