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ASX Board Renewal

Date 29/08/2012

The Board of ASX Limited (ASX) today announces the appointment of Ms Heather Ridout as a non-executive
director of the company. Her appointment is part of ASX’s continuing Board renewal process, as outlined by the
Chairman in the 2012 Annual Report.

Thailand Focus 2012 Shows Record Participants

Date 29/08/2012

Thailand Focus 2012, organized by The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), Phatra Securities pcl and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, has brought an unprecedented numbers of foreign investors from around globe plus analysts, brokers, and executives from government agencies and the private sector to join in the event, under the theme “Positioning Thailand for the Next Growth Phase” during August 29-31 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bangkok.

Osaka Securities Exchange: Disciplinary Action On Transaction Participant: Livestar Securities Co., Ltd.

Date 29/08/2012

Today, Osaka Securities Exchange (hereinafter "OSE") imposed disciplinary action on Livestar Securities Co., Ltd. (hereinafter the "firm") pursuant to Rule 42(1)(ⅷ) of the Regulations for Transaction Participants as follows.

Additionally, OSE requested the submission of a business improvement report pursuant to Rule 17 of said Regulations.

SIX Exchange Regulation Reaches An Agreement With Orascom Development Holding Ltd

Date 29/08/2012

SIX Exchange Regulation has reached an agreement with Orascom Development Holding Ltd in connection with a breach of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in the 2011 annual financial statements. The identified deficiency relates to losses of two financial investments which were not recognised in profit or loss. The company will correct the error in the 2012 half-year financial statements and will make a payment of CHF 15,000 to the IFRS Foundation as part of the agreement.

Statement On The Regulation Of Money Market Funds By SEC Commissioner Daniel M. Gallagher And SEC Commissioner Troy A. Paredes

Date 28/08/2012

We were dismayed by the Chairman’s August 22, 2012, statement on the proposal she advanced to restructure money market funds. The current discourse about the Commission’s regulation of money market funds is rife with misunderstandings and misconceptions. This joint statement is intended as one step in setting the record straight. Our colleague, Commissioner Luis Aguilar, has already responded separately, and we respect the views presented in his response. We also commend Commissioner Aguilar for his efforts to engage in a constructive dialogue on money market fund reform.

CFTC Certifies Euro STOXX 50 Ex Financials Index Futures Contract Submitted By Eurex Deutschland - Contract May Be Offered To U.S. Persons Through Direct Access Effective August 28, 2012

Date 28/08/2012

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Division of Market Oversight issued a letter advising Eurex Deutschland (Eurex) that its Euro STOXX 50 Ex Financials Index futures contract submitted by Eurex for review on July 12, 2012, was deemed certified.

Statement Of G7 Finance Ministers

Date 28/08/2012

“We remain vigilant of the risks to the global economy. In this context and mindful of the substantial risks posed by elevated oil prices, we are monitoring the situation in oil markets closely. The current rise in oil prices reflects geopolitical concerns and certain supply disruptions. We encourage oil-producing countries to increase their output to meet demand, while drawing prudently on excess capacity, and welcome Saudi Arabia's commitment in Los Cabos to mobilize, as necessary, existing spare capacity to ensure adequate supply. We stand ready to call upon the International Energy Agency to take appropriate action to ensure that the market is fully and timely supplied. We remain committed to well-functioning and transparent energy markets.”

STOXX Changes Composition Of Benchmark Indices - Results Of The Third Regular Quarterly Review To Be Effective On September 24, 2012

Date 28/08/2012

STOXX Limited, the market-moving provider of innovative, tradable and global index concepts, today announced the new composition of the STOXX Benchmark and their sub- and sector indices, among them the STOXX Europe 600 Index, STOXX North America 600 Index and STOXX Asia/Pacific 600 Index.

BATS 1000 Index Declines 0.6% Week Ending Friday 24 August 2012

Date 28/08/2012

BATS Global Markets, a leading operator of securities markets in the U.S. and Europe, reports the BATS 1000®Index (Ticker: BATSK) fell 102.09 points, or 0.6%, this week to close at 15,799.78 as of 4 p.m. ET Friday. This marks the first weekly decline in the Index since the week of June 22, 2012.

Press Statement By The President Of The European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, Following His Meeting With Mariano Rajoy, President Of The Government Of Spain

Date 28/08/2012

Prime Minister Rajoy and myself have just had a very constructive working lunch and exchange of views about the current European and Spanish situation.