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Quarterly Changes To The NASDAQ Golden Dragon China Index

Date 15/09/2014

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced the results of the quarterly re-ranking of the NASDAQ Golden Dragon China Index (Nasdaq:HXC), which will become effective prior to market open on Monday, September 22, 2014.

Cairo Amman Bank Flash Comment: FX Reserves At $14.5 Billion In July - Covering More Than 7 Months Of Imports

Date 15/09/2014

• FX reserves have increased to $14.5 billion at the end of July of this year from $14.3 billion at the end of June
• FX Reserves are currently at comfortable levels; covering above 7 months of imports according to estimates
• FX reserves are expected to continue growing in the following months as Jordan is expecting external funding from international sources
• FX reserves had dropped significantly in 2012 to uncomfortable low levels, but the Central Bank of Jordan took unconventional steps in 2013, including two domestic USD government bonds and USD/JOD swaps with local banks to rebuild buffers
• The increase in foreign reserves in 2014, is a result of higher confidence in the local currency, and major external funding through loans and grants
• In late June 2014, the Jordanian Government issued a Eurobond under the US government guarantee with the amount of USD 1 billion
• The high level of FX reserves is in line with Central Bank of Jordan monetary goals of decreasing interest rates and stimulating growth

Semi-Annual Changes To The NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index

Date 15/09/2014

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Clean Edge, Inc. today announced the results of the semi-annual evaluation of the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® Green Energy Index (Nasdaq:CELS), which will become effective prior to market open on Monday, September 22, 2014.

From August's Trading Places: A Simply Scandalous Market - Columnist Patrick L Young Marks The First Anniversary Of A Remarkable Market Failure...

Date 15/09/2014

This is a story where a rapid rise led to arrogance and hubris which now appears to be ending in disgrace. Bollywood couldn’t make it up. Jignesh Shah, a man once threatened to become a colossus in world markets, is, as I type, awaiting another bail hearing having been held on remand for some weeks.

Semi-Annual Changes To The NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index

Date 15/09/2014

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced the results of the semi-annual evaluation of the NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index (Nasdaq:NQ96DIVUS), which will become effective prior to market open on September 22, 2014.

Tehran Stock Exchange Invites Investment Community To Kish Island Exhibition - Once Final Deal In Place Between Iran And Global Powers On The Challenging Issues, TSE’s Potentials Will Be An Investing And Fresh Investment Opportunity For Foreign Investors

Date 15/09/2014

Tehran Stock Exchange will attend the first international Kish island exhibition of Exchange, Bank, Insurance, Capital Market and Privatization. The event will be hold with the Invest show on introducing investment opportunities in Iran, 21 – 24 October 2014.

Quarterly Changes To The NASDAQ Q-50 Index

Date 15/09/2014

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced the results of the quarterly re-ranking of the NASDAQ Q-50 Index (Nasdaq:NXTQ), which will become effective prior to market open on Monday, September 22, 2014.

Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange Reversed Rules For Risk Management

Date 15/09/2014

Approved by CSRC, ZCE reversed Rules for Risk Management of Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange in August, 2014. For details please visit:

http://english.czce.com.cn/enportal/rootfiles/2014/08/25/1406897781641527-1406897781643752.pdf.

Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) Renews Trading Technologies Contract With JSE

Date 15/09/2014

After 15 years of using the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)’s equity trading systems and services to trade, clear and settle its securities, the JSE and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) undertook a review of the services and the NSX has renewed the contract with the JSE to use its trading technology and services indefinitely. The two exchanges originally signed an accord for the exchange of technology, skills and information in 1998.

Cognizant To Acquire Trizetto, Creating A Fully-Integrated Healthcare Technology And Operations Leader - With More Than $3 Billion In Combined Healthcare Revenue, Cognizant And Trizetto Will Serve Nearly 245,000 Healthcare Providers, As Well As Approximately 350 Payers With Approximately 180 Million Covered Lives In The U.S. - Positions Cognizant To Address The Rapidly-Changing Healthcare Marketplace - Currently 17 Percent Of U.S. GDP--With Next-Generation Solutions That Increase Efficiency, Reduce Costs And Improve Healthcare Outcomes

Date 15/09/2014

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH), a global leader in information technology, consulting and business process services, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TriZetto Corporation for $2.7 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments. Based in Englewood, CO, privately-held TriZetto is a leading provider of healthcare IT software and solutions.