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ESMA Appoints New Chair Of Market Integrity Standing Committee

Date 14/12/2015

The Board of Supervisors of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has appointed a new chair for its Market Integrity Standing Committee.

EEX Exchange Council Approves Introduction Of Further Energy Turnaround Products - Wind Power Futures In The Pipeline – Further Short-Term Maturities On The Power Derivatives Market – Discussion Of Price Zones And Financial Market Regulation

Date 14/12/2015

On 4 December 2015, the last meeting of the Exchange Council of the European Energy Exchange (EEX) 2015 was held in Vienna, chaired by Peter Heydecker, Vitol SA. The main subjects discussed at the meeting included the planned Wind Power Future, new maturities for five market areas on the Power Derivatives Market as well as regulatory developments.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Launched An Annual Online Law Publicity Activity

Date 14/12/2015

According to the general plan of China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) on further implementing credit construction of capital market and reinforcing law publicity, centering on the theme of “reinforcing the market credit construction and consolidating system base”, Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) recently held an annual online law publicity activity through the “Investors Online Exchange Platform” of Panorama Network (www.p5w.net).

Clearstream’s November 2015 Figures

Date 14/12/2015

• Assets under custody up 9 percent compared to November 2014
• Investment fund transactions increased by 12 percent

KRX Clearing And Settlement System, Exported To Thailand, Won FOW International Award

Date 14/12/2015

Sample Adjustment Of Shenzhen Stock Exchange Component Index, SZSE SME Index And SZSE ChiNext Index

Date 14/12/2015

Shenzhen Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Securities Information Co., Ltd. announced recently to make regular adjustment, in line with the indices compiling rules, to the sample stocks for SZSE series indices, which include SZSE Component Index, SZSE SME Index, SZSE ChiNext Index and SZSE 100 Index. Meanwhile, Shenzhen Securities Information Co., Ltd. announced to make regular adjustment to the sample stocks for CNI 100 Index and other cross-market indices. The adjustments will come into effect as of the first trading day of January in 2016.

Double-Digit Growth For Horizon

Date 14/12/2015

Horizon Software, the leading provider of trading and algorithmic technology to the world’s financial and trading institutions, today announced that 2015 is set to become a record year for the company, achieving double-digit growth.

ESMA Consults On Margin Period Of Risk For CCPs’ Client Accounts

Date 14/12/2015

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a Consultation Paper on the Review of Article 26 of RTS No 153/2013 regarding the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). In relation to the relevant Regulatory Technical Standard (RTS) ESMA is seeking feedback on deals with the length of the margin period of risk (MPOR) for CCPs’ client accounts.

Bursa Malaysia Announces Constituent Additions To ESG Index

Date 14/12/2015

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”) has announced additions to the constituents of the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia (“F4GBM”) Index.

First-Ever U.S.-Focused ETFs Debut On Taiwan Stock Exchange - Three ETFs Provide Taiwan Investors With Diverse Ways To Access 500 Of The Largest Companies Listed On NYSE And NASDAQ

Date 14/12/2015

The first-ever ETFs tracking the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) debuted on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) today, adding further diversity to Taiwan’s fast-growing ETF market.