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ASIC Remakes Instruments On Takeovers And Schemes Of Arrangement

Date 15/12/2015

Following public consultation, ASIC has remade six legislative instruments that facilitate takeovers and schemes of arrangements.

SGX Launches independent Research Paper On Digital Sector

Date 15/12/2015

As part of its investor education efforts, Singapore Exchange (SGX) launched an independent research paper titled “Investing in Financial Technology and Consumer Digital Technology Companies” today. Conducted by independent research firm Frost and Sullivan, the paper commissioned by SGX aims to provide insights to enhance investors’ understanding of the fast evolving digital sector.

Sir David Walker Joins SETL As Chairman - SETL Also Appoints Professor Philip Bond As Head Of Cryptography And Cyber Security, And Caroline Silver, Moelis & Company, To Manage Fundraising

Date 15/12/2015

SETL, the UK based institutional payment and settlement infrastructure based on blockchain technology, has today announced the appointment of Sir David Walker as Chairman.

Nasdaq: Semi-Annual Review Of The First North 25 Index - The New Portfolio Of The First North 25 Index Will Become Effective On January 4, 2016

Date 15/12/2015

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announces today the results of the semi-annual review of the First North 25 Index (Nasdaq Stockholm: FN25) which will become effective with the market open on Monday, January 4, 2016.

MPs Warn That UK Voters In The EU Referendum Must Be Aware That Legally Binding And Irreversible Change To The EU Requires Treaty Amendment

Date 15/12/2015

The European Scrutiny Committee concludes that the "binding and irreversible" reform of the European Union sought by the Prime Minister would require Treaty amendment, either directly or through a protocol, in its Report, published today, on assessment of the Government's negotiating position at the European Council. Such treaty changes cannot be delivered before any referendum.

TOCOM 2015 Year-End /2016 New Year Business Schedule

Date 15/12/2015

Business schedule for the year-end / new year is as follows.

1. 2015 Year-End /2016 New Year Trading Schedule

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin, 14 December, 2015, Issue 29

Date 15/12/2015

Last week, Shenzhen Component Index tumbled 1.6% to 12134.0 points. SME Index closed at 8082.7 points after losing 1.9%. ChiNext Index was down 0.8% to 2671.3 points. Total turnover for stocks and funds on SZSE was US$358.7 billion, or an 11.5% decrease from the week before.

American Financial Exchange (AFX) Announces Results Of Its First Day Of Trading And Future Plans

Date 15/12/2015

American Financial ExchangeSM (AFXSM), an electronic marketplace for small and mid-sized banks to lend and borrow short-term funds, announced today the results of its first day of trading on Friday, December 11, 2015.  Exceeding expectations, a total value of $15 million was transacted on the first day of operations.

SIFMA Market Close Recommendations For Trading Of US Dollar-Denominated Fixed-Income Securities In Observance Of The Christmas Day, New Year’s Day And Other Year-End Holidays In The US, UK And Japan

Date 14/12/2015

SIFMA confirmed its holiday recommendations in the U.S., UK and Japan in observance of the Christmas Day, UK Boxing Day, Japan Bank and New Year’s Day Holidays. 

EBRD Committed To Ensure Implementation Of Historic Paris Accord

Date 14/12/2015

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is fully committed to playing its role in ensuring the successful implementation of the historic Paris climate accord.