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Changes In The FTSE/ATHEX Index Series

Date 16/06/2016

Aiming to increase the functioning, readability and effectiveness of FTSE/ATHEX Index Series, Athens Exchange and FTSE Russell - following a treatment that has been applied in the past for other FTSE/ATHEX Index Series ? decided to rebase

Results Of MSCI 2016 Market Classification Review - MSCI Will Delay Including China A Shares In The MSCI Emerging Markets Index

Date 16/06/2016

MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of global equity indexes, announced that it will delay including China A shares in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Over recent months, Chinese authorities have introduced significant improvements in the accessibility of the China A shares market for global investors. These improvements touch the major categories previously cited as impediments to inclusion: (1) resolution of the issues regarding beneficial ownership, (2) enhanced regulations on trading suspension, which was flagged as the most critical by investors, and (3) QFII policy changes aimed at addressing quota allocation and capital mobility restrictions.

European Power Exchange EPEX SPOT Exchange Council: Bernhard Walter Elected New Chairman, APX Members Join - Trading Fees For German 15-Minute Intraday Auction Reduced To 0.07 EUR/MWh

Date 16/06/2016

At the quarterly meeting of the Exchange Council of the European Power Exchange EPEX SPOT, the members elected Bernhard Walter, Head of Market Design & Regulatory Affairs at EnBW AG, as the new Chairman of the Exchange Council. He follows Peter Heydecker who steps down after four years.

Nasdaq: Semi-Annual Review Of The OMX Iceland 8 Index

Date 16/06/2016

Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announces today the results of the semi-annual review of Nasdaq Iceland’s leading index OMX Iceland 8, (NASDAQ OMX Iceland: OMXI8), which will become effective at the market open on July 1, 2016. Hagar hf. is a new constituent and replaces Vátryggingafélag Íslands hf.

Letter From Bank Of England Governor Mark Carney To Bernard Jenkin

Date 16/06/2016

​Letter from Bank of England Governor Mark Carney to Bernard Jenkin MP, Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Select Committee.

Tokyo Stock Exchange Imposes Disciplinary Action Against Credit Suisse Securities (Japan) Limited

Date 16/06/2016

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (hereinafter "TSE") has taken disciplinary action (imposition of a JPY 60 million fine) against Credit Suisse Securities (Japan) Limited (hereinafter "the Company") pursuant to the provisions of Rule 34, Paragraph 1 of the Trading Participant Regulations.

Clearstream’s Monthly Report

Date 16/06/2016

• Comprehensive offering for investments in China
• Clearstream’s Chairman, Jeffrey Tessler, sets continued focus on Asia

Dion Launches A Comprehensive MiFID II Solution For Wealth Managers - Supporting Our Customers In Early Adopter Advantage

Date 16/06/2016

Dion Global Solutions (BSE: 526927) today announced the launch of its MiFID II solution that enables customers to comply with the regulatory requirements, and build a new business operating model to gain competitive advantage in the industry.

Japan's Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission: Recommendation For Administrative Monetary Penalty Payment Order For Insider Trading Of Shares Of GameOn Co., Ltd. By Employee Of Tender Offeror Residing Abroad

Date 16/06/2016

1. Contents of the Recommendation

The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission, today, made a recommendation to the Prime Minister and the Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency that an administrative monetary penalty payment order be issued in regard to insider trading of the shares of GameOn Co., Ltd. (“GameOn”) by an individual investor residing abroad, who is an employee of a tender offeror, pursuant to Article 20(1) of the Act for Establishment of the Financial Services Agency. This recommendation is based on the findings of the investigation into the insider trading, whereby the following violations of laws and ordinances were identified.

Maria T. Vullo Confirmed By Senate As New York Superintendent Of Financial Services

Date 16/06/2016

The New York State Senate today confirmed Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s nomination of Maria T. Vullo as Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). As Superintendent, Ms. Vullo is responsible for regulating more than 1,500 insurance companies and nearly 1,600 banking and other financial institutions. Ms. Vullo has served as Acting Superintendent since February when she was nominated by Governor Cuomo to lead DFS.