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Tokyo Stock Exchange ETF/ETN Monthly Report For April 2014

Date 12/05/2014

• The ETF/ETN market continued to be active in April 2014, with daily average trading value reaching about JPY 97.4 billion and monthly trading value of about JPY 2 trillion.
• Among the top-ranking issues by trading value, Listed Index Fund 225 (1330) and Daiwa ETF-Nikkei 225 (1320) recorded increases in daily average trading value from March.
• NEXT FUNDS JPX-Nikkei Index 400 Exchange Traded Fund (1591), ranked 19th overall, also saw gains in daily average trading value.

Malaysia's Audit Oversight Board Annual Report 2013: Oversight Focus On Internal Monitoring Systems

Date 12/05/2014

Audit firms are reminded to perform the necessary audit procedures to evaluate whether the overall presentation of the financial statements is in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework, according to the Audit Oversight Board (AOB) in releasing its fourth annual report.

SGX Welcomes Genting Hong Kong To Mainboard

Date 12/05/2014

Singapore Exchange (SGX) today welcomed the listing of Genting Hong Kong on its Mainboard under the stock code “S21”.           

IIF Sees Favorable Prospects For GCC Countries

Date 12/05/2014

Macroeconomic prospects remain favorable for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries the Institute of International Finance said in its latest forecast for the region. The IIF estimates the GCC will grow at 4.2 percent in 2014.

Profits Of Listed Companies On The Palestine Exchange Grow By 9% In The First Quarter Of 2014

Date 11/05/2014

First quarter financial results showed that thirty four of forty nine listed companies achieved a net profit of 92,471,754 USD a growth of 10.60% comparing to 2013 first quarter, the twelve loosing companies managed to decrease their losses by 20% comparing to 2013 recording a total loss of 7,570,682 USD while three companies failed to disclose with in the set deadline.

The 10 Minutes Session Further Enhances Closing Price Calculation And Purges Last Trade Effect: DFM Implements Pre-Closing Session As Of 14th May 2014 - The New Facility Enables Members To Enter Limit Orders To Be Executed At The Market Closing And Is Timely Implemented With UAE Inclusion In MSCI’s Emerging Market Category

Date 11/05/2014

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced that it will implement a Pre-Closing Session mechanism to determine the Closing Price of Equity and Debt Securities traded on DFM as of Wednesday, 14th May 2014. This step is part of DFM’s constant efforts to further enhance market infrastructure in line with the international best practices as most of developed exchanges implement this mechanism.

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) Joins NASDAQ Dubai Murabaha Platform For Islamic Financing

Date 11/05/2014

• Islamic Economy Development Centre welcomes further step in Dubai’s expansion as global Capital of Islamic Economy
• SIB is first institution to join pioneering facility set up by NASDAQ Dubai and Emirates Islamic

The Top 13 Participants Achieve A Return Of 12.3% On Average Within 2 Weeks: Dubai Financial Market Honors The Winners Of Its Annual Stock Game

Date 11/05/2014

• Number of participants up 35% and returns exceeded the DFM General Index performance
• Participants praise the leading role of the competition in promoting the investment awareness amongst the younger generation

Qatar Exchange Closes London Leg Of Investor Forums To Coincide With Inclusion Of Qatar In MSCI Emerging Markets Index

Date 10/05/2014

Qatar Exchange (QE), in collaboration with QNB Financial Services and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, yesterday concluded a week roadshow that was held in London and New York to enhance investor relations between international investment institutions and Qatari listed companies. 

Canadian Securities Exchange Added To OTC Markets Group's List Of "Qualified Foreign Exchanges" - CSE Issuers Now Eligible To Apply For Trading On The OTCQX And OTCQB Marketplaces

Date 09/05/2014

The Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE”) announced that the exchange has been included on the list of "Qualified Foreign Exchanges” by OTC Markets Group Inc. Starting immediately, interested CSE-listed companies are eligible to apply for trading on the OTCQX and OTCQB marketplaces operated by OTC Markets Group in the United States.