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NZX: Price Step Changes Mean More Trading On Markets

Date 17/10/2011

More stocks on NZX Markets are set to feel the benefit of greater liquidity and better price discovery as a result of a price steps initiative trialled this year by NZX.

Keynote Address By Ybhg Dato’ Dr Nik Ramlah Mahmood, Managing Director, Securities Commission Malaysia At IFN 2011 Issuers & Investors Asia Forum, Monday 17 October 2011, KL Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur - “Islamic Capital Market – Gearing For The Next Phase Of Growth”

Date 17/10/2011

Distinguished guests,

Ladies and gentlemen,

Assalamualaikum and a very good morning.

Introduction

 Allow me to start by expressing my appreciation to the organizers for inviting me to speak at this Forum today.

I am therefore honoured to have this opportunity to share my thoughts with you today - on gearing for the next phase of growth for the Islamic capital market.

Reduced Price Steps On Some NZX Main Board Stocks

Date 17/10/2011

On 11 March 2011, NZX introduced $0.005 price steps on a trial basis in the following NZX Main Board stocks: TEL, KIP, GPG, FPA and AIA. The results of this trial showed that the reduced price steps had a positive impact on liquidity in the selected stocks.

Chi-X Australia Set For October 31 Launch Following ASIC Confirmation

Date 16/10/2011

Chi-X Global Inc. today confirmed that its Chi-X Australia Pty. Ltd. subsidiary will commence operations on Monday 31 October 2011 following today’s notice from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) that all preconditions in the Chi-X market licence have been fulfilled.

ASIC Confirms Readiness For Competition

Date 16/10/2011

ASIC today confirmed Chi-X Australia Pty Ltd (Chi-X) has met its licence pre-conditions to commence as a provider of exchange markets in Australia and it can commence operations from 31 October 2011.

DIFC Announces Changes To Operating Regulations

Date 16/10/2011

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the financial and business hub connecting the region’s emerging markets with the developed markets of Europe, Asia and the Americas, announced today that the DIFC Authority has issued amendments to its Operating Regulations relating to the fees for the issuance of Commercial Licences for Non-Profit Organisations. Such amendments came into force on 11^th October 2011.

Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange Weekly Market Commentary - October 16, 2011

Date 16/10/2011

Welcome to the Weekly Market Commentary from DGCX, providing you with a snapshot of what’s happening in the energy, precious metal and currency futures markets.

Communique Issued By Finance Ministers And Central Bankers Of The Group Of 20 Major Economies After A Meeting In Paris On Saturday 15 October, 2011

Date 15/10/2011

We, the G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, met at a time of heightened tensions and significant downside risks for the global economy that need to be addressed decisively to restore confidence, financial stability and growth.

Statement By U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner: G-20 Meeting Of Finance Ministers And Central Bank Governors, Paris, France

Date 15/10/2011

My compliments to our French hosts for their gracious and efficient management of these meetings.

NASDAQ Dubai Monthly Trading Report September 2011 - Trading Of Dubai Gold Securities Rises 1,280% On NASDAQ Dubai - Exchange Transfers DGS Trading To Dubai Financial Market Platform

Date 15/10/2011

Trading of Dubai Gold Securities (DGS) on NASDAQ Dubai reached 8,761 securities in the third quarter of 2011, an increase of 1,280% from the first two quarters of the year combined.