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Bahrain Financial Exchange Successfully Completes Six Months Of Trading - The Cumulative (Single-Side) Trading Turnover On The BFX Futures Market Increased To USD 3.68 Billion With A Trading Volume Of 77,076 Contracts During The First Six Months Since Its Launch On The 23rd Of November 2011

Date 29/05/2012

The Bahrain Financial Exchange (BFX), the first multi-asset international financial exchange in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, proudly announces the successful completion of six months of trading on the BFX Futures markets with the cumulative (single-side) trading turnover on the BFX Futures increasing to USD 3.68 billion (for the period between 23^rd Nov 2011 and 25^th May 2012) – the cumulative trading volume reaching 77,076 contracts. The highest (single-side) daily trading turnover was USD 224.74 million, with a trading volume of 4,535 contracts achieved on the 16^th of May 2012.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 29/05/2012

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 Friday, 1 June 2012, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contracts will be as outlined in the table below.  The adjustments are based on the clearing company’s normal procedures and standard margining methodology.

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Receives First Gulf Bank Employees

Date 29/05/2012

As part of its ongoing commitment towards the development of the financial sector in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) received a  delegation from First Gulf Bank.  The visit aims to strengthen the cooperation between national financial institutions and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

Measures For A More Competitive Capital Market In Line With CMP2 Says Securities Commission Malaysia

Date 29/05/2012

The initiatives announced by the Prime Minister at today’s Invest Malaysia follow from the Prime Minister's launch of the Capital Market Masterplan (CMP2) at last year’s Invest Malaysia.  As envisioned in the CMP2, these initiatives are part of the overall strategy towards creating a capital market that is internationally competitive, fair and efficient.

Qatar Exchange & the ME-IR Society Continue To Promote The Adoption Of Best Practices Amongst Listed Companies And Potential Issuers

Date 29/05/2012

The Qatar Exchange (QE) and the Middle East Investor Relations Society (ME- IR Society) held their 3rd annual “IR Interactive Workshop” in Doha today. The event was organised by the ME-IR Society Qatar Chapter founding companies and attracted senior level participation from over ( 50 ) listed and private companies. Regional delegates also attended from Dubai, Oman, Kuwait and Egypt. The event was generously sponsored by Amwal, Al Khaliji, BNY Mellon, Commercial Bank of Qatar, ME-IR Society, Thomson Reuters, QE, Qtel, QNB and Vodafone Qatar.

ESMA Publishes Updated List Of Measures Adopted By Competent Authorities On Short Selling

Date 29/05/2012

ESMA today published an update regarding the measures taken by EU competent authoritites regarding short selling.

MarketPrizm To Provide Direct Market Access Infrastructure To Marex Spectron - Asset Class Coverage Grows With The Addition Of Commodities

Date 29/05/2012

MarketPrizm, a leading provider of market data and trading infrastructure services, yesterday announced it will provide Marex Spectron, a broker of physical and financial products in the commodities sector, with a Direct Market Access infrastructure solution to support client on-boarding for Marex Spectron’s Exchange Traded Derivatives business.

UK's Financial Services Authority Confirms Its Regulatory Fees And Levies For 2012/13

Date 29/05/2012

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published a policy statement confirming its regulatory fees and levies for 2012/13.

BME: Over 75 Companies Will Participate In The MEDCAP Forum - Antonio Zoido To Open The Eighth Edition Of This Traditional Business Gathering Tomorrow

Date 29/05/2012

Tokyo Stock Exchange Has Published The Index Value Of TSE Home Price Index For March

Date 29/05/2012

TSE has published the index value of TSE Home Price Index for March on May 29, 2012.