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Press Conference By Ikko Nakatsuka, Japan's Minister For Financial Services

Date 02/11/2012

[Questions & Answers]

Q.

This week, regarding the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission's (SESC's) recommendation related to a suspected case of insider trading of shares at system developer SJI, the Financial Services Agency refrained from taking administrative actions on the grounds that it has not recognized any violation of laws or regulations.

Could you explain this unusual decision and do you think that the SESC has conducted an adequate investigation?

A.

On October 23, the FSA announced that it has not recognized any violation of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.

As this is matter concerning a specific company, I would like to refrain from commenting on the details. I understand that the SESC appropriately exercises its investigative authority in accordance with laws and regulations in order to secure public interest, including the fairness of financial instruments transactions and protection of investors. In any case, I hope that the SESC will strive to ensure more appropriate enforcement.

BME - The Spanish Exchange - Turnover Reached €70.38bn In October, Up 44% On September

Date 02/11/2012

SGX Wins Industry’s Vote As Exchange Of The Year

Date 02/11/2012

Singapore Exchange (SGX) was recognised as the “Exchange of the Year 2012” at the Asia Risk Awards ceremony held in Hong Kong on 1 November 2012.

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission Publishes Annual Review Of SEHK’s Performance In Regulating Listing Matters

Date 02/11/2012

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) publishes today its report on the annual review of the performance of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd (SEHK) in its regulation of listing matters during 2011(Note 1).

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Trading Report - 2nd November, 2012

Date 02/11/2012

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exchange's weekly trading Report for the week ending 2nd November, 2012.

MarketAxess To Acquire Xtrakter from Euroclear

Date 02/11/2012

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for U.S. and European corporate bonds, emerging markets bonds and other types of fixed-income securities, has agreed to acquire Xtrakter Limited, a leading provider of regulatory transaction reporting, financial market data and trade matching services to the European securities markets. Xtrakter is a wholly owned subsidiary of Euroclear SA/NV. 

2 November – Launch Of KDPW’s Trade Repository

Date 02/11/2012

As of 2 November 2012 KDPW (The National Depository for Securities, Poland) launched trade repository service. 

MCX Weekly Market Report October 25, 2012 – November 01, 2012

Date 02/11/2012

Click here to downbload MCX's weekly market report for the week  October 25, 2012 – November 01, 2012.

HKEx Changes Of Designated Securities For Short Selling

Date 02/11/2012

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), announces that with effect from 9 November 2012 (Friday), 22 additional securities will be eligible for short selling and 13 existing designated securities will be removed from the list. The total number of designated securities for short selling will be 576 after the revision.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Appointment To Investor Education Advisory Committee

Date 02/11/2012

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announces the appointment of Mr Lee Kam Wing, Bruno and Mr Pan San Kong, Terry as a member and an alternate member respectively of the Investor Education Advisory Committee (IEAC) with effect from 1 November 2012. Mr Pan replaces Ms Lam Po Yee who stepped down from the committee on 16 October 2012. Mr Lee and Mr Pan represent the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association.