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HKEX Monthly Market Highlights - April 2016

Date 06/05/2016

Highlights

- Securities Market

• The average daily turnover for the first four months of 2016 was $70.8 billion, a decrease of 38 per cent when compared with $113.4 billion for the same period last year.

United Kingdom Parliament Treasury Committee Update: Vote Leave Questioned On UK's EU Membership

Date 06/05/2016

The Treasury Committee hears from Matthew Elliott, Chief Executive of Vote Leave.

Cyprus Stock Exchange: Compliance With The Provisions Of The Code Of Conduct

Date 06/05/2016

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE), represented by the European Central Securities Depositories Association (ECSDA) of which is a member, the European Association of Central Counterparty Clearing Houses (EACH) and the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) agreed on 7 November 2006 on a European Code of Conduct for Clearing and Settlement (the ‘Code of Conduct’).

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Bans Yeung Chun Him For 12 Months

Date 06/05/2016

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has banned Mr Yeung Chun Him from re-entering the industry for 12 months from 6 May 2016 to 5 May 2017 for transferring client data for purposes other than for which the data was collected, in breach of the Code of Conduct and the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Notes 1 & 2).

Tokyo Stock Exchange: Approval Of Initial listing (ETF): Listed Index Fund Japanese Economy Contributor Stocks (Nikko Asset Management)

Date 06/05/2016

Today, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) approved the listing of new ETF managed by “Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd.”. The ETF will be listed on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.

Saudi Stock Exchange –Tadawul - Appoints HSBC Saudi Arabia Financial Advisor For Its IPO

Date 06/05/2016

In accordance with the Saudi Stock Exchange 's (Tadawul) intitative to increase transparency around the process of transition to a public company, Tadawul is pleased to announce the appointment of HSBC Saudi Arabia Limited as the financial advisor responsible for managing the company 's initial public offering. 

Bats Reports First Quarter Adjusted Earnings† Growth Of 77% - Sets Records For Net Revenue, Adjusted Earnings - Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend Of $0.08 Per share

Date 05/05/2016

Bats Global Markets, Inc. (Bats: BATS), a leading global operator of exchanges and services for financial markets, today reported earnings of $30.1 million and adjusted earnings of $35.6 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016, an increase of 77% in adjusted earnings† from $20.1 million a year ago. Adjusted earnings, which excludes tax-adjusted amortization and one-time costs, rose to $0.37 per diluted share from $0.21.

CalPERS' Climate Risk Reporting Proposal Overwhelmingly Passes At Rio Tinto Plc

Date 05/05/2016

The California Public Employees' Retirement System's (CalPERS) climate risk reporting shareowner resolution, Resolution #17, overwhelmingly passed today at the annual shareowner meeting of Rio Tinto Plc. The resolution, which was supported by company management, requires the global mining company to report on environmental risks and opportunities associated with climate change.

Nasdaq April 2016 Volumes

Date 05/05/2016

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today reported monthly volumes for April 2016, on its investor relations website. 

TSX Notice Of Housekeeping Rule Amendments And Amended TSX Staff Notice - Part X Special Purpose Acquisition Corporations

Date 05/05/2016

Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has amended Parts III, IV, V and VI of the TSX Company Manual.