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ECB Makes Progress With Asset Quality Review, And Confirms Stress Test Parameters For Comprehensive Assessment

Date 03/02/2014

• Collection of first set of data completed, portfolio selection closes in mid-February
• Stress test will incorporate the results of the asset quality review
• As announced by the European Banking Authority, the capital thresholds for the baseline and adverse scenarios will be 8% and 5.5% Common Equity Tier 1 capital respectively

ESMA Publishes A Tender For CSD Regulation Technical Standards Cost-Benefit Analysis

Date 03/02/2014

ESMA invites responses to this tender by 10 February 2014.

Emerging Global Advisors Switches To FTSE As Index Benchmark Provider For Two ETFs

Date 03/02/2014

• 15 ETFs have transitioned to FTSE benchmarks in past 18 months
• More than 110 ETFs tracking FTSE benchmarks in North America
• EGA move reinforces FTSE’s growing US presence

January 2013: Good growth In Trading Volume On Oslo Børs

Date 03/02/2014

• The value of average daily turnover was NOK 4.4 billion, with 89,000 transactions. Compared to January 2013, the level of activity was up by 21% in terms of the number of transactions and up by 28% in terms of value. The chart below shows trends in market activity over the last 12 months.
• Following six months of successive increases, the Oslo Børs Benchmark Index fell by 2.4% in January.
• The Benchmark Index closed at a new all-time high on seven days in January. From its peak of 565.16 on 21 January, the Benchmark Index was down by 5.2% at the end of the month.
• Over the period since 1996, the Benchmark Index has risen in January in 11 years and fallen in January in eight years.

Egyptian Exchange Submits The Membership Rules Draft For A Community Dialogue

Date 03/02/2014

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) is sharing a copy of new membership rules initial draft on EGX's website for market participants review.  This comes as part of EGX's keenness to get the Stock Market community's participation in the formulation of the membership rules? proposed amendments.  

Remarks Of US Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew At The Bipartisan Policy Center

Date 03/02/2014

Thanks to the Bipartisan Policy Center for having me here.  The Bipartisan Policy Center has been at the forefront of shaping public policy since it was started seven years ago. At a time when our nation critically needs a place for bipartisan discussion of complex issues, the BPC has become that place on a broad range of important topics.   And a perfect example of that role is the work this organization has done to shed light on the significance of protecting the full faith and credit of the United States.

Janet L. Yellen Sworn In As Chair Of The Board Of Governors Of The Federal Reserve System

Date 03/02/2014

Janet L. Yellen on Monday took the oath of office as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The oath was administered by Governor Daniel K. Tarullo in the Board Room.

Montréal Exchange Derivatives Education Initiative Continues To Grow - Fourth Edition Of Options Trading Simulation Contest Kicks Off With Record Participation

Date 03/02/2014

Montréal Exchange Inc. (MX), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TMX Group Limited and Canada’s derivatives exchange, today launched the fourth edition of the Options Trading Simulation contest.

Gautam Sashittal Appointed DMCC Chief Executive - Departure Of Malcolm Wall Morris

Date 03/02/2014

DMCC, Dubai’s and the region’s global gateway for commodity trade and enterprise, announced today that Gautam Sashittal has been promoted and appointed as Chief Executive Officer.  This follows the departure of Malcolm Wall Morris, who has resigned to follow a new career path.

MCX-SX Appoints Saurabh Sarkar As New MD And CEO

Date 03/02/2014

Following the approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), MCX Stock Exchange (MCX-SX) has appointed Mr Saurabh Sarkar as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO). After the selection process that followed a stringent interview and short-listing procedure, Mr Sarkar has taken over the reins of the Exchange.