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CFTC Staff Issues Extension Of No-Action Relief To Southwest Power Pool

Date 22/08/2014

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC or Commission) Divisions of Clearing and Risk, Market Oversight, and Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (Divisions) today issued a no-action letter to Southwest Power Pool that extends, for a limited period of time, the relief previously granted by the Divisions.

California-Based Telecommunications Equipment Firm And Two Former Executives Charged In Revenue Recognition Scheme

Date 22/08/2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against a Newport Beach, Calif.-based telecommunications equipment company and two former executives accused of improperly recognizing as revenue more than a million dollars’ worth of inventory that was shipped to a Florida warehouse but not actually sold.

FSB Regional Consultative Groups (RCGs) Publish Four Reports

Date 22/08/2014

FSB Regional Consultative Group for Asia publishes two reports: on shadow banking and on theSIFI framework.

TMX Group CEO Plans To Exercise Options And Sell Common Shares

Date 22/08/2014

TMX Group Limited announced today that Tom Kloet, Chief Executive Officer, intends to exercise stock options and sell common shares for tax-planning purposes, subject to market conditions. As reported in TMX Group's management information circular dated April 11, 2014, Mr. Kloet has a share ownership requirement of three times his base salary, which he will continue to exceed following any sales. Under the terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Kloet must disclose his intention to purchase or sell TMX Group common shares, including exercising of options, at least two business days prior to a transaction.

Taiwan Stock Exchange Explores Bilateral Cooperation Opportunities With Japan Exchange Group

Date 22/08/2014

The Taiwan Stock Exchange ("TWSE") invited the Japan Exchange Group ("JPX") to join the 'Capital Market Cooperation Forum', which took place today. At the forum, both stock exchanges discussed cooperation opportunities covering both the Taiwan and Japan capital markets.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Issues Supplemental Consultation Conclusions On Regulation Of IPO Sponsors

Date 22/08/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today released supplemental consultation conclusions(Note 1) reaffirming that IPO sponsors are subject to existing statutory civil and criminal liability for defective prospectuses.

HKEx: Stock Exchange Participants' Market Share Report

Date 22/08/2014

Updated:  22/08/2014

SGX Announces Delisting Of Five GDRs

Date 22/08/2014

Singapore Exchange (SGX) announced today that five Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) will be delisted on 28 August. The companies have not paid the annual listing fees for these GDRs for an extended period of time despite reminders and are thus in breach of our listing rules. 

HKEx: Exchange Publishes Consultation Paper On Review Of Listing Rules On Disclosure Of Financial Information With Reference To New Companies Ordinance And Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards And Proposed Minor/Housekeeping Rule Amendments

Date 22/08/2014

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), today (Friday) published a consultation paper seeking the market’s view on proposed changes to the Listing Rules relating to the disclosure of financial information and consequential to the enactment of the New Companies Ordinance.  The consultation paper also sets out proposed Rule amendments relating to minor policy issues and a number of housekeeping Rule amendments that involve no change in policy direction. 

Osaka Exchange: Price Limits For Futures And Options Trading From September 1, 2014

Date 22/08/2014

The present setting of price limits is as below:

Price limits

Index Futures and Options (for the following products)

The price limit range from the trade date ending on June 2, 2014 to the end of the day session on August 29, 2014.