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ETFs/ETPs Listed In Europe Have Gathered A Record 72.6 Billion US Dollars In Net New Assets This Year As Of The End Of November 2015, According To ETFGI

Date 10/12/2015

ETFs/ETPs listed in Europe have gathered a record US$72.6 billion in net new assets as of the end of November 2015 which is 18% above the record level of US$61.5 billion of net new assets gathered at this point in 2014. This marks the 14th consecutive month of positive net inflows. The European ETF/ETP industry had 2,198 ETFs/ETPs, with 6,714 listings, assets of US$503.5 Bn, from 51 providers listed on 25 exchanges in 21 countries at the end of November, according to ETFGI’s Global ETF and ETP insights report for November 2015 (click here to see ETFGI’s chart of European listed ETF/ETP asset growth).

Taiwan Stock Exchange And Korea Exchange Sign MoU To Deepen Index And ETF Cooperation

Date 10/12/2015

The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) and the Korea Exchange (KRX) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 11 December 2015. Under the terms of the MoU, both sides agree to work together to expand their ETF markets, jointly compile indices, conduct market promotion activities and engage in bilateral visits to share experiences. The MoU will also help create closer ties and links between the Taiwanese and Korean capital markets. 

ASIC: D2MX Pty Ltd Pays $120,000 Infringement Notice Penalty

Date 10/12/2015

D2MX Pty Ltd (D2MX) has paid a penalty of $120,000 to comply with an infringement notice given to it by the Markets Disciplinary Panel (MDP).

SGX Announces Successful Launch Of SGX Bond Pro

Date 10/12/2015

Singapore Exchange (SGX) today announced the successful launch of SGX Bond Pro, the first Over-The-Counter (OTC) trading venue dedicated to Asian bonds.   

ASIC: Macquarie Securities (Australia) Limited Pays $110,000 Infringement Notice Penalty

Date 10/12/2015

Macquarie Securities (Australia) Limited (Macquarie Securities) has paid a penalty of $110,000 to comply with an infringement notice given to it by the Markets Disciplinary Panel (MDP). The penalty was for Macquarie Securities failing to prevent a non-Designated Trading Representative from submitting Trading Messages though the non-automated order processing component of its automated order processing system, into the ASX Trading Platform.

Dalian Commodity Exchange Holds Seminar On Integrity Construction In Futures Market

Date 10/12/2015

In order to further implement the requirement of China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) for carrying out activities for promoting integrity construction in the capital market and consolidate the foundation of integrity for the steady development of the market, Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) held the “2015 Second Seminar on Integrity Construction in Futures Market” in Dalian on December 4. The seminar has been designed to further promote the work in integrity construction on the futures market, guide the futures market players in participating in the market with integrity, and push the futures market to better serve the real economy by creating an integrity-based and harmonious market environment.

DGCX To Launch Chinese Yuan Futures In December 2015

Date 10/12/2015

• Will provide an outright quote on USD/CNY FX rates
• Enables the Yuan to be easier for regional participants to access
• Mirrors the opportunities available from the growth of theChina economies

Dalian Commodity Exchange: Notice On Setting Designated Delivery Warehouse Of No. 1 Soybeans

Date 10/12/2015

CME Group Inc. Declares Annual Variable Dividend Of $2.90 Per Share

Date 09/12/2015

CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today declared its annual variable dividend, amounting to $2.90 per share.  The dividend is payable January 12, 2016, to shareholders of record on December 28, 2015.  When CME Group adopted its annual variable dividend structure in February 2012, the intention was to determine the excess cash available at the end of each year, with the level to increase or decrease from year to year based on operating results, potential investment activity and other forms of capital return. 

SEC: Remarks Before The 2015 AICPA National Conference On Current SEC And PCAOB Developments, Michael W. Husich, Senior Associate Chief Accountant, Office Of The Chief Accountant

Date 09/12/2015

Introduction

Good morning. Today, I want to share a few thoughts about auditor independence, including our consultation process in the Office of the Chief Accountant (“OCA”) and some reminders that I hope you will find helpful.

OCA Auditor Independence Consultation Process

OCA has an experienced team available to respond to independence consultations. In many cases, the calls we receive can be resolved by directing someone to the relevant Commission or staff guidance. However, we also receive a steady stream of consults that are interpretive in nature, and some may require a much deeper analysis, if the existing guidance is not exactly on-point.