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Crayon Lists Its First Bond Issue On Oslo Børs

Date 22/12/2014

Crayon Group Holding AS lists its first bond issue on Oslo Børs today.

Changes To WSE Indices Effective As Of 2015

Date 22/12/2014

• WIG20 will remain the main index and the underlying of futures and options
• WSE will continue to publish WIG30 but it will not introduce to trading any derivatives based on the index
• WSE will continue to publish mWIG40 and resume the publication of sWIG80
• WSE will discontinue the publication of WIG50 and WIG250

European Supervisory Authorities Publish Final Guidelines On Consistency Of Supervisory Practices For Financial Conglomerates

Date 22/12/2014

The Joint Committee of the three European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs - EBA, ESMA and EIOPA) published today the Joint Guidelines on the convergence of practices aimed at ensuring consistency of supervisory coordination arrangements for financial conglomerates. The first Guidelines developed jointly by the three ESAs in relation to the FICOD (Financial Conglomerates Directive) aim to clarify and enhance cooperation between national competent authorities on cross-border groups that have been identified as financial conglomerates. 

Pharmaq Lists Its First Bond Issue On Oslo Børs

Date 22/12/2014

Salar BidCo AS (Pharmaq) lists its first bond issue on Oslo Børs today.

COPASA Launches A New Bond Issue On MARF - Coinciding With The First Anniversary Of Its First Issue On MARF

Date 22/12/2014

A year after issuing its first bonds on the Market, MARF has admitted a new issue of bonds by COPASA, with a value of €30 million. The term of the issue is 6 years and the coupon is 7%. Rating agency Axesor has assigned the issuer a credit rating of BB, with a stable outlook.

PORR Joins Prime Market Of The Vienna Stock Exchange Today

Date 22/12/2014

Today, PORR AG started trading on the prime market, the premium segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange. PORR AG had been listed on the standard market segment up to now. With the switch to the prime market, the company agrees to comply with tighter transparency, quality and disclosure criteria. Erste Group Bank AG will assume the role of specialist. Furthermore, the two market makers Raiffeisen Centrobank AG and Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG will add liquidity to trading in PORR shares. Market capitalization on 19 December 2014 was around EUR 650 million.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Sinopec Corp And PetroChina Futures Contracts

Date 22/12/2014

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Wednesday, 24 December 2014, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contracts will be as outlined in the table below.  The adjustments are based on the clearing company’s normal procedures and standard margining methodology.

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission Commences Proceedings In Market Misconduct Tribunal Over Alleged False Research Report

Date 22/12/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has commenced proceedings in the Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT) against Mr Andrew Left of Citron Research, alleging market misconduct involving the publication of a research report on Evergrande Real Estate Group Limited (Evergrande) in June 2012.

Thai Bourse Wins Outstanding Data Provider Award By FISD

Date 22/12/2014

The Financial Information Services Division (FISD) of the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) presented the 2014 Outstanding Data Provider Award to The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). The award was presented at the FISD General Meeting in New York.

SGX To Report 2Q FY2015 Results On 21 January 2015

Date 22/12/2014

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is reporting second-quarter results for Financial Year 2015 (FY2015) after the market closes on 21 January 2015.