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FOA Members’ Vote Paves The Way For Affiliation With FIA

Date 25/07/2013

Members of the Futures and Options Association (FOA) voted yesterday in support of a special resolution to adopt new articles of association which pave the way for the affiliation of the Association with the Futures Industry Association (FIA) under one global structure and brand called FIA Global, and the change of name to FIA Europe.

FIA Statement On FOA Member Vote

Date 25/07/2013

The Futures Industry Association issued the following statement from FIA President and Chief Executive Officer Walt Lukken regarding the vote by the membership of the Futures and Options Association in favor of the proposed affiliation with FIA:

"I am very pleased that our proposed affiliation was approved by such an overwhelming majority of FOA members. Our two associations have worked hard to create a framework for greater cooperation and coordination that will give our membership a stronger voice globally while preserving a strong base in each region. I look forward to working with Anthony Belchambers and his colleagues at FOA as we move ahead with this initiative."

Portuguese Stock Exchange And AEM Announce Their Position On The Introduction Of A Financial Transaction Tax - Position Submitted To Portuguese Government

Date 25/07/2013

At the end of last week, NYSE Euronext Lisbon and AEM – Associação de Empresas Emitentes de Valores Cotados Em Mercado (Association of listed companies)  submitted their common position to the Portuguese government, opposing the introduction in Portugal of a financial transaction tax (FTT).

UK's Financial Conduct Authority: Retail Distribution Review Six Months In – How Firms Are Implementing The RDR

Date 25/07/2013

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published an early review of how advisory firms have implemented some of the core aspects of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) months after its implementation.

Thai Bourse Adds 29 Underlying Stocks For DW From August 1

Date 25/07/2013

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announces to add 29 underlying stocks ranked 51-100 in the SET100 index for derivative warrants (DW), plus to expand DW with underlying indices covering SET Index series and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), from August 1.

Financial Stability Board Data Gaps Initiative – A Common Data Template For Global Systemically Important Banks - Workshop With Industry - New York 2 And 3 October 2013

Date 25/07/2013

The FSB has developed a common data template for global systemically important banks to address key information gaps and to provide the authorities with a strong framework for globally assessing potential systemic risks. 

Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires Shareholders Approve The Creation Of Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos (B&MA)

Date 25/07/2013

At an Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting held on 27 June, the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange approved the creation of a new bourse, Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos SA, or B&MA. The B&MA will be incorporated as a stand alone company according to Boiurse President Mario Bagnardi. According to Mr. Bagnardi other exchanges may join B&MA later this year.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Retail Investor Convicted Of Illegal Short Selling

Date 25/07/2013

The Eastern Magistrates’ Court today convicted Mr Law Kwong Shing of one count of illegal short selling in the shares of China Properties Investments Holdings Limited (China Properties).

SGX Welcomes OUE Hospitality Trust To Mainboard

Date 25/07/2013

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is pleased to welcome the listing of OUE Hospitality Trust on Mainboard, under the stock code, “SK7”.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For iShares FTSE A50 China Index ETF Futures

Date 25/07/2013

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 Monday, 29 July 2013, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contract will be as outlined in the table below.  The adjustments are based on the clearing company’s normal procedures and standard margining methodology.