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Investment Services: Entry Into Force Of MiFID A Boon For Financial Markets And Investor Protection

Date 29/10/2007

On 1 November 2007, the Markets in Financial Services Directive will enter into force. The European Commission looks forward to the onset of this landmark law, which will play a central role in creating a robust, common regulatory framework for Europe's securities markets. MiFID will increase competition among exchanges, multilateral trading facilities (MTFs) and investment firms, giving them a "single passport" to operate throughout the EU on the basis o
Markets In Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID): Frequently Asked Questions

Date 29/10/2007

1. What is the "MiFID"? The MiFID is the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive – or Directive 2004/39/EC. It replaces the Investment Services Directive (ISD) which was adopted in 1993. It was agreed unanimously by the Member States and by a strong Parliamentary majority. It is a cornerstone of the Commission's Financial Services Action Plan (FSAP). It sets out a comprehensive regulatory regime covering investment services and financial markets in Europe. It contains
Thai Bourse Launches SET50 Index Options Today

Date 29/10/2007

Thailand Futures Exchange PCL (TFEX) launched SET50 Index Options today (Oct. 29) with confidence that the product will enhance the stability of the Thai market, by adding to the range of efficient, cost-effective investment choices available. Investors will gain by using this flexible instrument in a range of investment conditions.
Dubai Gold And Commodities Exchange Xchange Newswire - October 29, 2007

Date 29/10/2007

Click here to download the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange Xchange Newswire for October 29, 2007.
SGX Annunces Senior Management Appointments

Date 29/10/2007

Appointment of Head of Issuer Regulation Singapore Exchange (SGX) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Richard Teng, 37, as Senior Vice President (SVP), Head of Issuer Regulation and Chief of Staff for Risk Management and Regulation (RMR). Mr Teng, as Head of Issuer Regulation, oversees the development of listing policies and the admission of listing applications. He is also responsible for the ongoing compliance of listed companies and corporate finance int

RTS Derivatives Market Committee’s Decisions

Date 29/10/2007

On October 16, 2007 the Derivatives Market Committee of RTS took the decision to increase the number of general clearing members above the limit of 100 organizations.
HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Sun Hung Kai Properties Futures Contract

Date 29/10/2007

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Tuesday, 30 October 2007, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contract will be as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company's normal procedures and standard margining method
RTS: Starting From October 29, 2007 The Fine For Delay In Trades Settlement In Anonymous Trading Is Increased

Date 29/10/2007

According to the decision of the Board of directors of OJSC RTS as of October 25, 2007, starting from October 29, 2007 a revised version of Terms of Transactions Executed in the Electronic Trading comes into effect, where a penalty fine for the delay in trades settlement is increased from 8% to 15% per annum from the sum of the trade for each day of delay.
Dalian Commodity Exchange Begins RBD Palm Oil Futures Trading

Date 29/10/2007

The Dalian Commodity Exchange began RBD Palm Oil futures trading at 9 a.m. October 29. Fan Fuchun, vice chairman of the CSRC, stroke the gong in DCE, announcing the inauguration of RBD Palm Oil futures trading.
Japan's Financial Services Agency: Summary Of Remarks By Yoshimi Watanabe, Minister Of State For Financial Services At The Committee On Financial Affairs Of The House Of Representatives And At The Committee On Financial Affairs Of The House Of Councillors

Date 29/10/2007

The 168th Extraordinary Diet Session October 23, 2007 Thank you. I would like to give a few remarks on the current status of financial regulation in our country.