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ESMA Launches A Call For Evidence On Empty Voting

Date 14/09/2011

In recent years there has been discussion on possible regulatory reaction to the decoupling of voting rights. In this context, issues and potential problems relating to empty voting (i.e. having voting rights attached to shares without corresponding economic exposure) have also been raised.
EPEX SPOT’s Exchange Council Approves 15-Minute Products On German Intraday Market - 15-Minute Products Will Deliver More Flexibility For The Marketing Of Renewables

Date 14/09/2011

The ninth meeting of the EPEX SPOT Exchange Council was held on 13 September 2011 in Rome and chaired by Peter Heydecker, member of the Executive Board of Alpiq. The main topics discussed were:
SGX Enhanced Listing Rules To Strengthen Corporate Governance Practice

Date 14/09/2011

Singapore Exchange Ltd (“SGX”) today announced amendments to listing rules to strengthen corporate governance practices and foster greater corporate disclosure. These amendments are undertaken to keep abreast of the challenges and developments of the industry and are part of SGX’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of the marketplace.
Thai Bourse Holds Mutual Fund Fair On September 15-18

Date 14/09/2011

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will hold "Mutual Fund Fair” at Paradise Park, Bangkok, on September 15-18. This event will present extensive information on mutual fund performances, as well as seminars in order to stimulate investment diversification into various kinds of funds.
Carbon Disclosure Project Global 500 Report: Commercial Interests Driving Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction At World’s Largest Companies

Date 14/09/2011

The 2011 edition of the annual Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Global 500 report, published today, which examines carbon reduction activities at the world’s largest public corporations, has found for the first time in the ten year history of the survey, that the majority have climate change actions embedded as part of their business strategy. The report, written by global professional services firm PwC on behalf of CDP, attributes this to growing board-level awareness of the link between energy efficiency and increased profitability.

One Year On, 3SKey Digital Identity Solution Thriving - Building On A Successful Roll-Out In Europe, The Digital Identity Solution Is Destined For Global Adoption

Date 14/09/2011

SWIFT, the financial messaging provider for more than 9,700 financial institutions and corporations in 209 countries, confirms that one year on from its launch in Europe, the digital identity solution 3SKey (SWIFT Secure Signature Key) is already poised for global deployment. Building on the solid and successful early implementations in France, the number of major banks offering 3SKey continues to grow steadily, as does the number of users.
NYSE Euronext And CF&B Communication Team Up For 11th Midcap Event - 22 & 23 September 2011, 8.15 AM To 6.00 PM At Palais Brongniart In Paris

Date 14/09/2011

NYSE Euronext (NYX) and CF&B Communication today announced the 11th annual Midcap Event, to take place on September 22 and 23 at Palais Brongniart in Paris.
Bursa Malaysia Derivatives' Crude Palm Oil Futures (FCPO) Contract Charts All-Time High Record

Date 14/09/2011

Bursa Malaysia Derivatives' (BMD) crude palm oil futures contract set a new record as of the close of mid-day trading yesterday, with a total of 4,072,384 contracts traded so far this year, surpassing the previous record of 4,064,361 contracts traded for the whole of 2010. This is the highest ever number of contracts traded annually since FCPO contracts started trading in 1980.
ESMA Published Updated List Of Registered And Certified Credit Rating Agencies

Date 14/09/2011

According to the Credit Rating Agencies Regulation ((EC) No 1060/2009), ESMA publishes today the list of those credit rating agencies that as of today were either registered or cirtified in the European Union.
Thai Bourse Announces Success Of CA SWIFT Messages Launch

Date 14/09/2011

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announces the success of deployment of corporate action news sent via SWIFT messages (CA SWIFT), the format used for transmitting information of listed firms to depository participants directly, with HSBC Thailand being the first to apply this new service starting from this month.