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ESMA Publishes MiFID Guidelines To Enhance Investor Protection

Date 06/07/2012

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today published two final sets of guidelines aimed at enhancing the protection of investors in the EU. The guidelines relate to the provisions under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) relating to the suitability of investment advice and thecompliance function.

NJ Global Invest Limited Joins DIFC

Date 06/07/2012

NJ Global Invest Limited, a part of NJ Group, one of the leading player in the Indian financial services and the largest B2B funds platform in India, has chosen DIFC for the establishment of its first Representative Office in the Middle East, as part of its plans for expansion in the region.

MCX Weekly Market Report June 29, 2012 – July 05, 2012

Date 06/07/2012

Click here to download MCX's weekly market report.

SGX Ready To Trade RMB Securities

Date 06/07/2012

Singapore Exchange (SGX) announced today it is ready to list, quote, trade, clear and settle securities denominated in Chinese Renminbi (RMB).

Osaka Securities Exchange And Tokyo Stock Exchange Group: Approval Of Business Restructuring Plan In Accordance With The Act On Special Measures Concerning Industrial Revitalization And Innovation Of Industrial Activities

Date 06/07/2012

Today, Osaka Securities Exchange Co., Ltd. and Tokyo Stock Exchange Group, Inc. (hereafter collectively "Companies") received approval from the Prime Minister on the business restructuring plan in accordance with the Act on Special Measures concerning Industrial Revitalization and Innovation of Industrial Activities. The Companies had jointly applied to the Prime Minister for approval of said business restructuring plan regarding their business combination.

Managing Director Of The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde Pays Tributes To Japan’s Leadership During Crisis

Date 06/07/2012

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde today said that the continuing global economic crisis needs a cooperative policy response more than ever before. In this regard, Lagarde paid tribute to Japan’s global citizenship and its deep support for international cooperation.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Extends Consultation Period For Review Of Sponsors Regulation

Date 06/07/2012

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today announces a one-off extension of the consultation period for the review of the regulation of sponsors from 6 July 2012 to 31 July 2012, following market requests.

Shanghai Stock Exchange Develops Fund Market By Boosting Market Innovation - Serial Report (IX) On Implementing Scientific Development Of Securities Market

Date 06/07/2012

In recent years, the fund market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has achieved rapid development with the standardized operation, the improved transparency and the rationalized security systems and risk control measures witnessed. As pointed out by Chairman Guo Shuqing of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) at the national meeting for regulation on securities and futures 2012, all the market participants should be encouraged to develop new fund-related products by adhering to the concept of balancing innovation and regulation. Answering the CSRC's call actively, the SSE continues to boost the innovation in the fund market, optimize the trading mechanism, improve the services and advance the sound development of the market, in an effort to build the fund market into a hub radiating to and connecting the stock market, the bond market and the derivatives market. This year, the SSE's first cross-market exchanged traded fund (ETF) was listed, with the cross-border ETF approved as well.

Shanghai Stock Exchange Initiates Mentor System For Growth Of MSMEs

Date 06/07/2012

The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has launched a program of serving micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

MEFF Volumes - June 2012

Date 05/07/2012

MEFF is pleased to inform you that:

1)      Traded volumes. In June there were a total of 1,257 trades representing an all-time record volume of € 116.5 billion (single counted). As of June 30 the outstanding repos or cash financed accounted € 23 billion (last 10 days moving average). The outstanding average term at the end of the month is 31 days. On the Excel file attached you may find monthly figures from January 2010 through June 2012 with registered volume, number of trades and outstanding volume.