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Hellenic Capital Market Commission Announcement: Short Selling Extension

Date 13/07/2015

The Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC), during its 719 /13.07.2015 Board of Directors meeting, and further to the relevant Opinion issued by ESMA on the same day, has decided, in view of the extension of the Legislative Act providing for a bank holiday in Greece, and the consecutive extension of the decision to close down, for the same period, the stock and bond markets, to extend the temporary prohibition of transactions in any financial instrument which would create a short position of the shares admitted to trading on the Athens Exchange and the Multilateral Trading Facility of “EN.A” (Alternative Market of the Athens Exchange) of which the relative Competent Authority is HCMC.

Statement On The Appointment Of The President Of The Eurogroup

Date 13/07/2015

The Eurogroup reappointed Jeroen Dijsselbloem as President of the Eurogroup for the next 2,5 years. This decision was unanimously supported by all Eurogroup members.

Investor Engagement In A Changing Regulatory Landscape, Speech By Marc Teasdale, Head Of The UK Listing Authority, UK Financial Conduct Authority At The Investor Relations Society Conference, London On 23 June 2015

Date 13/07/2015

I’d like to start by thanking the Society for giving me the opportunity to open the afternoon session of the 2015 Conference.  The whole of my regulatory career has seen me working closely with issuers and investors, and with the advisory community that supports the essential dialogue between them, so I am delighted to be here today.

Statement By US Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew On Greece Agreement

Date 13/07/2015

“Today’s agreement between Greece and its creditors is an important step forward. The agreement provides a basis for restoring trust among the parties and creates the conditions for a path forward for Greece within the Eurozone, which is in the best interests of Greece, Europe and the global economy. It underscores Greece’s commitment to make deep and difficult fiscal and structural reforms, and reflects a commitment by its creditors to provide financial support and help create a path for Greece to return to growth, and achieve debt sustainability. These pledges will require difficult steps by all of the parties and substantial work remains to be done. The United States will remain engaged with all parties in this important period.”

UAE Securities Markets To Close For Eid Al-Fitr Holidays From Ramadan 29 (July 16) - Trading Reopens On Shawwal 4 (July 211)

Date 13/07/2015

With reference to the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) Circular No. (31) of 2015 concerning Eid Al-Fitr holidays, and after consultation with the securities markets and the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) announced that local securities markets are to close for Eid Al-Fitr holidays on Thursday, Ramadan 29 (July 16) until Shawwal 3. Trading reopens on Shawwal 4 (July 21). The DGCX, however, is to determine when it closes and reopens according to public interest requirements.

US Federal Agencies: Release Of Joint Staff Report On October 15, 2014

Date 13/07/2015

Staff from the U.S. Department of Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued a joint report analyzing the significant volatility in the U.S. Treasury market on October 15, 2014. Using non-public data from the U.S. Treasury cash and futures markets, the joint report provides detailed analysis of the market conditions and record trading volumes that day, including an unusually rapid round trip in prices and deterioration in liquidity during a narrow window.

United Nations Invites Dr. Omran To Talk About EGX Experience

Date 13/07/2015

Omran: This invitation is recognition of the efforts of the Egyptian Stock Exchange in community development and sustainability

Dr. Mohamed Omran Chairman of the Egyptian stock exchange left to Addis Ababa- Ethiopia to attend United Nations to talk about the experience of the Egyptian stock exchange in sustainability and social responsibility and the role of finance in achieving the goals of sustainable development and the third United Nations Conference on financing for development.

SEC Announces Settlement With Cooperator In Grand Central Post-It Notes Insider Trading Case

Date 13/07/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced a settlement with a Brooklyn man who entered into a cooperation agreement to help the agency mount evidence in an insider trading scheme in which illegal tips were passed via napkins or post-it notes at Grand Central Terminal.

ESMA Closed For Public Holiday 14 July

Date 13/07/2015

ESMA is closed for public holiday on 14 July.

Moscow Exchange Acknowledged As Best In Investor Relations

Date 13/07/2015

The IR Magazine Russia & CIS Awards ceremony took place on 10 July 2015.

Moscow Exchange has been recognized as the Russia"s best company in investor relations in the mid-cap category. The winners were determined by the independent in-depth Extel Pan-European 2015 survey of 18,000 financial professionals, investors and analysts, from 80 countries.