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Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Additional Changes To The Rules And Regulations For The New System

Date 27/01/2016

Further to the news release dated October 21, 2015, the Exchange announced additional changes to its Rules and Regulations that have been proposed to take place at the launch of the new trading system in September. TOCOM kindly requests market participants to review them here.

Shanghai Futures Exchange: Notice On Market Risk Control During The Spring Festival 2016

Date 27/01/2016

According to the Announcement by the Exchange on Trading Schedule during Spring Festival for Year 2016, the Exchange’s futures markets will be closed from February 7 through February 13. According to the Risk Management Rules of the Shanghai Futures Exchange, we decide to adjust the trading margin requirements and price limits for each product around the Spring Festival. 

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 27/01/2016

Please be advised that pursuant to Exchange Rule 617(d) and HKCC Rule 402, the Exchange and the Clearing House have determined that with effect from the commencement of trading on Thursday, 28 January 2016, the margin levels of the following Futures Contracts shall be as follows:

MNI India Business Sentiment Indicator: India Business Confidence Picks Up In January - Most Panellists Report Business Unaffected By Modi Government

Date 27/01/2016

Indian business sentiment rose for the first time in three months to the highest since October 2015 as domestic orders strengthened at the start of the year.

FIA To Ring Closing Bell At New York Stock Exchange To Celebrate Global Merger

Date 27/01/2016

FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken will be joined by FIA’s board at the New York Stock Exchange to ring the closing bell on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 3:56 pm ET. 

Westpac MNI China Consumer Sentiment Indicator Edges Higher - Consumer Confidence Unfazed By Recent Stock Market Turmoil

Date 27/01/2016

The Westpac MNI China Consumer Sentiment Indicator increased in January, albeit marginally, led by a bounce-back in consumers’ optimism about their expected personal finances which offset a worsening in expectations for business conditions. Significant share price declines in early January had no material impact on overall consumer confidence. The headline sentiment indicator rose 1% to 114.9 in January, reaching its highest level since September last year.

INTL FCStone Financial Issues 2015 Trading Statistics - Ranks As The #1 Market Maker For International Equities Traded OTC

Date 26/01/2016

• #1 Ranking market maker by dollar value traded OTC
• #1 Ranking market maker in ~2,500 securities
• Added 45% of all new foreign securities and ADRs to the OTC Market Alternative Trading System
• Averaged 1.13 executions per order OTC; Provided liquidity at ~3:1 ratio

Ontario Nominates New Chair And CEO Of The Ontario Securities Commission - Maureen Jensen To Lead Agency Through Modernization Of Securities And Capital Markets Regulation

Date 26/01/2016

Ontario has nominated Maureen Jensen as the new Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), subject to review by the Standing Committee on Government Agencies.

European Parliament - Virtual currencies: What Are The Risks And Benefits?

Date 26/01/2016

Are virtual currencies an opportunity to transfer money more cheaply or just a way for criminals to trade in illegal goods? The Parliament's economic committee held a hearing on Monday to discuss the issues involved with experts, who told them EU regulation should not go beyond preventing and fighting crime. Parliament is currently working on a report on virtual currencies, which the economic committee is expected to vote on in April.

Rescheduling Of The Amman Stock Exchange's Trading Session On Wednesday 27 January 2016 And Thursday 28 January 2016

Date 26/01/2016

Based on the Prime Minister's decision to delay the official office hours of the government departments and public institutions due to the weather conditions, The Amman Stock Exchange announces that it will open for business on Wednesday 27/1/2016 and Thursday 28/1/2016 at 10:00 a.m., and the Trading Hours will be as the following: