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Tokyo Stock Exchange Daily Single Stock Options Volume (Auction) Set A Record High

Date 30/01/2014

As of today, daily single stock options volume (auction) set a record high since Oct. 5, 2009.

Cabinet Approves Adding Two Members To Egyptian Exchange Board

Date 30/01/2014

The Egyptian Cabinet approved the proposal to amend the presidential Decree No. (191) of the year 2009 governing the management of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) and its financial affairs.  Through this amendment it would allow adding two new independent members of experienced to the board members of The Egyptian Exchange (EGX). 

ESMA Delivers Second Set Of Advice On EMIR Equivalence

Date 30/01/2014

Following its technical advice published on 9 September 2013, the European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) has published a supplement to its advice to the European Commission on the equivalence of the regulatory regime for central counterparties (CCPs) of Japan with the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

NASDAQ OMX's Genium INET Wins Trading Technology Product Of The Year - 2014 Risk Awards Select Genium INET As 'Trading Technology Product Of The Year'

Date 30/01/2014

NASDAQ OMX (Nasdaq:NDAQ), the world's leading provider of market technology, was recently selected for 'Trading Technology Product of the Year' by Risk Magazine's 2014 Risk Awards. NASDAQ OMX received the award for its Genium INET trading platform, which now runs trading for 17 exchanges globally.

Jorge Yzaguirre, New MEFF Chairman - Clotilde Salmerón To Be New General Manager

Date 30/01/2014

The MEFF Board of Directors has appointed Jorge Yzaguirre Chairman to replace Tomás Muniesa.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority: Adviser Banned And Fined For Fabricating RDR Qualification Certificates

Date 30/01/2014

Former retail investment adviser, Ewan King, has been fined £19,900 and banned by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) from undertaking any regulated activity, after it was discovered that he had fabricated Statements of Professional Standing.

Confisio & Traiana Collaborate For EMIR Reporting Solution

Date 30/01/2014

Traiana, the leading provider of pre-trade risk and post-trade processing solutions, announces that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Confisio Managed Services Ltd, a premier supplier of customized turnkey solutions to the financial services industry. Traiana and Confisio will together provide a middleware trade reporting solution to Confisio clients in Cyprus ahead of the impending 12 February European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) deadline. 

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) Company Net Profit Rises 709% To AED 284.6 Million In 2013 - The Board Proposes 5% Cash Dividend

Date 30/01/2014

Essa Kazim:

• New starting point for DFM with the restoration of usual trading rhythm and the strong return of local and foreign investors
• Key developments of 2013 included; the implementation of (Buyer Cash Compensation), preparation of (Securities Lending and Borrowing) rules and the expansion in providing (Margin Trading) and (DMA)
• DFM further expanded its electronic solutions and smart phone applications inspired by the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
• DFM’s active participation in Dubai’s efforts towards becoming the capital of Islamic economy helped to increase the value of listed Sukuk on Dubai markets by 44.5% to AED 48.8 billion by the end of 2013

Clearstream And NSD Have Opened Russian Corporate Bond Market To International Investors - Russian Corporate Bond Settlement Opened By Clearstream On 30 January 2014 - Clearstream To Help Establish Russian Market Linkage Between ICSDs To Boost Liquidity -New Russian Equities Service By Clearstream As Next Step

Date 30/01/2014

Clearstream opens up settlement to Russian corporate bonds today via its direct link to the Russian CSD, the National Settlement Depository (NSD). In addition, Clearstream will work with its international central securities depository (ICSD) counterpart to ensure an effective linkage – known as the Bridge – between the two ICSDs. The Bridge enables customers to easily settle transactions between accounts at the two ICSDs and will thus help increase liquidity flow in the Russian market. 

UK's Financial Conduct Authority: New Rules Proposed For Sponsors To Enhance Listing Regime

Date 30/01/2014

• Proposed new rules to ensure sponsors – typically investment banks and corporate finance specialists who assist issuers by advising them on their listing obligations – have the right skills, knowledge and expertise were published today by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for consultation.