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Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin 27 June, 2016, Issue 21

Date 28/06/2016

PBOC governor Zhou Xiaochuan said on June 24 that China would continue to promote an exchange rate mechanism which meets higher standards of market economy in the next stage.In this regard, China will continue to promote more flexible exchange rate, free flows in capital and current accounts, convenient convertibility between Chinese currency and foreign currencies, and to provide more risk-management instruments for both domestic and international investors.

“Focusing The Lens Of Disclosure To Set The Path Forward On Board Diversity, Non-GAAP, And Sustainability”, SEC Chair Mary Jo White, Keynote Address Via Videoconference International Corporate Governance Network Annual Conference San Francisco, California, June 27, 2016

Date 28/06/2016

Thank you, Anne [Sheehan] for that generous introduction, for your leadership on the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee and, most importantly, for championing the interests of investors for so many years.  ICGN is a vital global forum for investors to share insights and ideas, but also important because of its steadfast focus on the well-being of the broader markets, the world economy and indeed our planet.  Although I would rather be with you in person today, it is a pleasure and privilege to be here by way of videoconference from Washington, D.C. where I need to be to monitor the impact of recent international events for all of you.

MIAX Options Interface Specification Updates To Support Complex Orders (MEI, FOI, FXD, AIS & MOR)

Date 27/06/2016

MIAX Options has published updated Interface Specifications to support Complex Orders for the following:

• MIAX Express Interface (MEI) (Required change)
  • Complex eQuote - Changed BMO to IOC in field eQuote Type

TSX Is Extending The Comment Period On Proposed Rule Amendments - Disclosure Of Security Based Compensation Arrangements

Date 27/06/2016

On May 26, 2016, Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") published for comment proposed amendments to Parts IV and VI of the TSX Company Manual (the "Manual"). The proposed amendments: (i) introduce website disclosure requirements for TSX listed issuers; and (ii) amend the disclosure requirements regarding security based compensation arrangements in the Manual, in particular by introducing Form 15 - Disclosure of Security Based Compensation Arrangements.

SEC Adopts Rules For Resource Extraction Issuers Under Dodd-Frank Act

Date 27/06/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it adopted rules to require resource extraction issuers to disclose payments made to governments for the commercial development of oil, natural gas or minerals.  The rules, mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, are intended to further the statutory objective to advance U.S. foreign policy interests by promoting greater transparency about payments related to resource extraction.

Thomson Reuters Latest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report Shows Indications Of Sustainable Growth Within Global 500

Date 27/06/2016

Thomson Reuters today released its latest Global 500 Greenhouse Gas Performance 2010-2015: 2016 Report on Trends – revealing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data from the world’s 500 largest businesses (Global 500). The report was written in collaboration with BSD Consulting, a global sustainability consultancy, and shows for the first time that the Global 500 are beginning to grow their businesses and manage their emissions at a rate that follows the global scientific consensus on the risks of climate change. This is a change from previously tracked data and a sign of progress.   

Fitch Downgrades Bank Of England To 'AA': Outlook Negative

Date 27/06/2016

Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Bank of England's (BoE) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'AA' from 'AA+' following the downgrade of the UK sovereign rating. The Outlook is Negative. The BoE's senior unsecured Long-Term rating has also been downgraded to 'AA' from 'AA+'. The senior unsecured Short-Term Foreign Currency rating has been affirmed at 'F1+'.

SEC Proposes Amendments To Smaller Reporting Company Definition

Date 27/06/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission voted today to propose amendments that would increase the financial thresholds in the “smaller reporting company” definition.  The proposal to update the definition would expand the number of companies that qualify as smaller reporting companies, thus qualifying for certain existing scaled disclosures provided in Regulation S-K and Regulation S-X.

Fitch Downgrades The United Kingdom To 'AA': Outlook Negative

Date 27/06/2016

Fitch Ratings has downgraded the United Kingdom's Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) to 'AA' from 'AA+'. The Outlooks are Negative. The issue ratings on the UK's senior unsecured Foreign and Local Currency bonds have also been downgraded to 'AA' from 'AA+'. The Country Ceiling has been affirmed at 'AAA' and the Short-Term Foreign Currency IDR at 'F1+'.

CFTC Grants Registration To Clear Markets North America, Inc.

Date 27/06/2016

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today that it has approved the application of Clear Markets North America, Inc. (Clear Markets), granting it fully registered status with the CFTC as a Swap Execution Facility (SEF). Clear Markets previously obtained temporary registration status on May 13, 2014.