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Power Trading Results In March 2014 – 33.4 TWh: EPEX SPOT Marks New Monthly Record

Date 02/04/2014

In March 2014, a total volume of 33.4 TWh was traded on EPEX SPOT’s Day-Ahead and Intraday markets (March 2013: 29.5 TWh). This is the best monthly volume recorded on EPEX SPOT’s markets since its creation five years ago and is an increase of 6% compared to the previous record from last December (31.6 TWh). The increase is due to a record volume on the German/Austrian Day-Ahead and solid volumes on the French and Swiss Day-Ahead.

CME Group Volume Averaged 14.1 Million Contracts Per Day In March 2014, Up 13 Percent From March 2013

Date 02/04/2014

• Interest rate volume rose 35 percent
• Eurodollar futures volume increased 47 percent and Eurodollar options volume increased 132 percent
• Agricultural commodities volume rose 12 percent
• First-quarter 2014 volume averaged 13.7 million contracts per day, up 9 percent from first-quarter 2013

Union Investment New User Of EurexOTC Clear - Connected Via Deutsche Bank As Clearing Broker And Using The Individual Clearing Model

Date 02/04/2014

Union Investment, one of the largest German asset managers for private and institutional investors, is a new user of EurexOTC Clear for Interest Rate Swaps (IRS). The company has been connected as an individually segregated client since end of March and has cleared the first transactions using EurexOTC Clear via its clearing member Deutsche Bank. Union Investment is the first major asset manager to have fully concluded onboarding using the German clearing framework agreement. More than 120 further buy-side firms are currently in the connection process to use Eurex Clearing’s OTC service.

CESC Announces Board Change

Date 02/04/2014

China Exchanges Services Company Limited (CESC), a joint venture (JV) of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) for the development of financial products and related services, is pleased to announce Shi Xiaocheng has joined its Board with effect from today (2 April 2014).

S&P Dow Jones Indices Market Attributes- Index Dashboard: Dispersion

Date 02/04/2014

This month's highlights include:

• Dispersion for U.S. equities indices fell. The S&P 500^® stayed
  within its tightest monthly range since January 2007, many of the worst performing U.S. stocks by March end were those ending February with strongly positive momentum.
• The dispersion of the S&P Europe 350^® also fell and remains low
  for broad Ex-U.S. developed indices. However, in a good month for emerging markets, dispersion increased considerably; now at the highest level for the past two years.

HKEx: Possible Establishment Of Mutual Market Connectivity And Resumption Of Trading

Date 02/04/2014

This announcement is made by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEx” or the “Company”) pursuant to the provisions under Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (“SFO”) and Rule 13.10 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Listing Rules”).

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For China Merchants Bank, CNOOC And China Telecom Futures

Date 02/04/2014

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 Friday, 4 April 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.

European Supervisory Authorities Highlight Cross-Sectoral Risks

Date 02/04/2014

European Supervisory Authorities highlight cross-sectoral risks The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) published today its third bi-annual report on risks and vulnerabilities in the European Union's (EU) financial system.

Key Things Small Investors Should Be Told – European Parliament/Council Deal

Date 02/04/2014

Draft EU rules on key information small investors should be given before signing a contract were agreed by Parliament's negotiators and Council of Ministers representatives on Tuesday. Clear, comparable and complete information on investment products is to be provided in a mandatory, three-page A4 Key Information Document (KID). Parliament will put the agreed rules to a plenary vote in April.

HKEx Listing Nominating Committee Extends Application Period For Listing Committee Candidates

Date 02/04/2014

The Listing Nominating Committee has extended the application period for nominations to Listing Committee to 22 April 2014 from 7 April 2014.  The Listing Nominating Committee is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Listing Committee and the Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) Listing Committee1.  Appointments will be for a term of approximately twelve months commencing in May/June 2014.