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JSE Successfully Implements Phase 2 Of T+3 Project

Date 10/11/2014

The JSE has successfully completed the second phase of the JSE’s number one priority project, the T+3 project. The project is being implemented in three phases, and will result in the local equities market moving from the current T+5 settlement cycle to a shorter, three day settlement cycle (which is the intention of Phase 3 on the initiative).  The JSE’s move to a T+3 settlement cycle will further align the South African market with global best practice and improve its efficiency and credibility.

HKEx Welcomes Market Regulators' Announcement Of Stock Connect's Start Date

Date 10/11/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) welcomes today's announcement by the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission of the start date for Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect (Stock Connect), a mutual market access programme of the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets. 

Regulators Approve Launch Of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect

Date 10/11/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) have approved the launch of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect pilot scheme following the finalization of all necessary regulatory approvals and relevant regulatory operational arrangements required for its commencement.

CME Group Announces First Trade Of New USD-Denominated Palm Olein Swaps

Date 10/11/2014

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced the first USD Malaysian Palm Olein Calendar Swaps were cleared on 4 November 2014, through CME ClearPort. The trade was between Just Oil & Grain Pte Ltd and another Singapore-based company, and was brokered by Starsupply (SG) Pte Ltd, part of the SCB Group.

HKEx: Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect

Date 10/11/2014

This announcement is made by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEx”) pursuant tothe provisions under Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance and Rule 13.09 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

Dalian Commodity Exchange: Futures Of Oils And Oil Oilseeds Provide Important Testing Ground For Institutional Innovation - It Has Become One Of The Best-Performing Sectors In The Domestic Futures Market

Date 10/11/2014

At the Ninth China International Oils and Oilseeds Conference (CIOC) held in Guangzhou on November 6, an official of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) said in his speech that the futures of oils and oilseeds have become one of the best-performing sectors in the domestic futures market, and next DCE will further refine the listed products, make effective preparations for the expansion of the products on the night trading and the listing of the options of agricultural products, vigorously explore the development of the OTC markets, step up the cultivation of industrial clients and institutional investors, and further improve the structure of investors.

Joint Announcement Of China Securities Regulatory Commission And Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission

Date 10/11/2014

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have approved the official launch by the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK), China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited (ChinaClear) and Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited (HKSCC) of the pilot programme to provide mutual trading access between the Shanghai and Hong Kong stock markets (Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect). Trading through the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect will commence on 17 November 2014.

Dalian Commodity Exchange Launches Pilot For Intra-group Warehouse Receipts Swap For Soybean Oil, Palm Oil - Facilitating Participation Of Enterprises, Promoting Futures-Spot Integration

Date 10/11/2014

On November 4, Dalian commodity exchange (DCE) issued the “Notice on Carrying out Pilot for Intra-group Warehouse Receipts Swap for Soybean Oil and Palm Oil” (the Notice for short) to launch the warehouse receipts swap pilot for soybean oil and palm oil, and so far, the pilot for the warehouse receipts swap starting from the soybean meal futures has been expanded to three futures products.

Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Good Delivery Material Price Differential For November 2014 Rubber Contract

Date 10/11/2014

The price differential of the Good Delivery material for the November 2014 contract month in the Rubber market has be determined as follows,

Pursuant to the provisions of Article 2.2 of the Rubber Delivery Detailed Rules, the price differential between the Good Delivery materials RSS No.3 and the non-standard grade RSS No.4 for the November 2014 contract month shall be -3.0 yen/kg.

ISE Fund Hub Launches On www.isefundhub.com

Date 09/11/2014

The Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) is pleased to announce the launch of ISE Fund Hub, a new web based information portal for funds which are listed on the ISE. The new portal, located at www.isefundhub.com, displays important information such as fund net asset values (NAVs), key fund documents and an individual profile area for each manager as well as extensive performance based analytics.