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Platts: European Power Prices Rose Nearly 20% In July On Heatwave - Average U.K. Natural Gas Price Realigned With Continent As Trade Resumed

Date 06/08/2013

The price of day-ahead electricity in Continental Europe rose significantly in July as a heatwave coincided with reduced levels of supply, according to monthly data just released by Platts, a leading global energy, petrochemicals and metals information provider.

HKFE Announces Margin Rates For CES 120 Futures

Date 06/08/2013

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced margin rates for the CES China 120 Index Futures (CES 120 Futures) that will begin trading in its derivatives market on Monday, 12 August 2013.

Warsaw Stock Exchange Announces The Introduction Of WIG30 And WIG30TR Indices

Date 06/08/2013

• WSE introduces comprehensive changes to its main indices  
• As of 23 September 2013, WSE will start calculating and publishing new indices – WIG30 and WIG30TR  
• WIG20 will continue to be published until 31 December 2015
• The purpose of these changes is to reflect market’s size and sectoral diversity and to improve stock market’s liquidity and to stimulate growth of the derivatives market

ETFGI: Global ETF And ETP Assets Reached US$2.16 Trillion, A New Record High, At The End Of July 2013

Date 06/08/2013

According to preliminary figures from ETFGI’s Global ETF and ETP industry insights report, near record net inflows of US$44.08 billion and strong market performance helped to push global ETF and ETP assets to US$2.16 trillion at the end of July 2013. There are now 4,883 ETFs/ETPs, with 9,925 listings, from 209 providers listed on 57 exchanges.

Warsaw Stock Exchange Introduces New Multiplier For WIG20 Futures

Date 06/08/2013

• WSE is set to change WIG20 futures multiplier from PLN 10 to PLN 20  
• WSE plans to commence trading in futures with the new multiplier in September this year
• At a later date, WIG20 futures will be replaced by WIG30 futures

Robert Barnes Appointed As New CEO Of Turquoise

Date 06/08/2013

• New CEO will help further develop Turquoise’s growing equities platform
• Brings wealth of industry and market expertise to the role
• Robert Barnes expected to take up position in coming weeks

ASX Group Monthly Activity Report – July 2013

Date 06/08/2013

The value of ASX-listed stocks, as measured by the All Ordinaries Index, rose 5.5% in July 2013. This performance was in line with other major markets, including the UK up 6.5%, Hong Kong up 5.2%, the US up 4.9%, Germany up 4.0% and Singapore up 2.3%. Japan was down 0.1%.

BATS BZX Exchange System Status Update

Date 06/08/2013

BATS Global Markets reported an outage that lasted nearly an hour due to an internal network problem. BATS was unable to accept orders to its BZX exchange between 13:10 and 14:00 EST. 

HKEx Kicks Off Series of Events To Mark 20th Anniversary Of H-share Listings

Date 06/08/2013

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited kicked off a series of events to mark the 20th anniversary of H-share listings today (Tuesday) with a ceremony with representatives of the six companies that listed H shares in 1993, Tsingtao Brewery, Shanghai Petrochemical, Beiren Printing Machinery, Guangzhou Shipyard, Maanshan Iron & Steel and Kunming Machine Tool.

Asset Control Acquired By Marlin Equity Partners - Acquisition Will Invigorate Strategic Development And Provide Platform For Growth

Date 06/08/2013

Data management software vendor, Asset Control, has been acquired by Marlin Equity Partners (“Marlin”). The deal will enable Asset Control to invest in its products and strategic initiatives, while maintaining best practices in implementation and support for its global client base.