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FTSE Teams Up With TOBAM To Maximise Equity Portfolio Diversification

Date 17/11/2011

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, and Paris-based asset manager, TOBAM, today announce the launch of a new family of 8 indices- the FTSE TOBAM Maximum Diversification Index Series. The index series seeks to maximize a mathematical definition of diversification, the Diversification Ratio, to provide institutional investors with the most diversified portfolio possible in any given stock universe across global and domestic markets.
HKEx: Stock Exchange Participants' Market Share Report

Date 17/11/2011

Updated: 17/11/2011
HKMEx Boosts Presence In China With New Appointment - Li Wen Long Joins As Executive Director, Business Development, China

Date 17/11/2011

The Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange (“HKMEx”), China’s international commodities marketplace, today announces the appointment of Mr Li Wen Long as Executive Director, Business Development – China.
ASEAN Exchanges CEOs: Plans On Track To Promote ASEAN As An Asset Class

Date 17/11/2011

Following the November 2011 ASEAN Exchanges CEOs meeting, the ASEAN Exchanges CEOs today announced that the collaboration framework is on track towards meeting its goals of collectively promoting ASEAN as a highly investable asset class.
Maharashtra (India) And United Kingdom Environment Ministers Launch Concept Note For BSE Carbon Index

Date 17/11/2011

Rt. Hon. Gregory Barker, UK Minister of State for Climate Change & Energy and Hon. Shri. Sachin Ahir, Maharashtra Minister of State for Environment, jointly unveiled a concept note for BSE Carbon Index today at BSE.

HKEx Clearing House And Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation Sign MOU

Date 17/11/2011

The Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited (HKSCC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), and the Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation (TDCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today (Thursday) focused on cooperation and the exchange of information.
LCH.Clearnet Launches Clearing For Turquoise

Date 17/11/2011

LCH.Clearnet Ltd (LCH.Clearnet), the leading independent clearing house, has launched interoperable clearing across 17 countries for Turquoise, the independent pan-European equity trading platform.
UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer Announces Sale Of Northern Rock Plc

Date 17/11/2011

The Government is selling Northern Rock plc to Virgin Money. It represents a significant step in returning public sector stakes in banks to the private sector. The sale is in the best interests of the taxpayer, secures the long-term future of the company and will increase competition in the banking sector. This is part of the Government's wider strategy for the banking sector with safer ring-fenced banks and more competition for customers.
Thai Bourse Market Report – October 2011 - Daily Average Trading Volume Down Year-On-Year To USD 846 Mln - Market Capitalization Up 6.46 Pct From Sept, Helped By Foreign Buying - Derivatives Average Trading Down At 50,531 Contracts Per Day

Date 17/11/2011

The Stock Exchange of Thailand’s (SET) trading volume fell in October in both securities and derivatives as mounting fears of Euro zone debt problems hit markets globally, while domestic sentiment was also dented by concerns over Thailand’s economy due to the flood crisis.
Futures On 6-year Russian Federation Government Bonds To Be Launched On FORTS

Date 17/11/2011

On November 17, 2011 OJSC RTS will start trading in a futures contract on a basket of six-year Russian Federation government bonds following the tendency to increasing duration of the public-sector debt. The underlying asset of the contract is Russian Federation government bonds with a period from the Contract’s settlement to the maturity date comprising of 5-7 years. The closest settlement date of the contract is March 5, 2012.