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Thai Bourse Market Report For H1 2011

Date 14/07/2011
- Daily average trading volume up 43.69 pct year-on-year at USD 1.01 bln
- Dividend yields at 3.70 pct, highest in SE Asia for eighth straight month
- Market capitalization up 2.14 pct year-to-date on higher index, rising listed firms
HKFE Announces Revised Margins For H-shares Index, Mini H-Shares Index, Bank Of China, And Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China Futures

Date 14/07/2011

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, 15 July 2011, 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.
Thai Bourse Disciplines Brokers For Breaking Compensation Rules

Date 14/07/2011

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has disciplined KGI Securities (Thailand) Pcl (KGI) and KT Zmico Securities Co. Ltd. (KTZ) for violating SET regulations on compensation marketing representatives, said SET Executive Vice President Suthichai Chitvanich.
DGCX Sets New Daily Volume Record - Exchange Trades 19,819 Contracts On July 12, Valued At US $ 967.68 Million

Date 14/07/2011

Trading on the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) surged to a new daily volume high of 19,819 contracts, valued at US $ 967.68 million on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. The new record surpasses the previous best of 19,255 contracts set on March 1, 2010.
FORTS: On July 14, 2011 On The Expiration Day Of The Front Month Option Contracts The Evening Trading Session Starts At 7.10 Pm MSK

Date 14/07/2011

Please be advised that in accordance with the resolution of the RTS’s Board of Directors that was passed in compliance with the Derivatives Rules of RTS, Clause 6.2 the evening trading session on FORTS will start 10 minutes later today, i.e. at 7:10 pm MSK, as today is the expiration day of the front month option contracts.

Thai Bourse Promotes Internet Trading Via Simulation Contest

Date 14/07/2011

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is boosting Thailand’s base of retail investors who use the Internet to trade equities or derivatives by releasing a second round of an annual online trading simulation competition, Click2Win. The upcoming round will be launched in September, building on its success and enthusiastic investor participation in the May 2011 round.
Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority - Finansinspektionen: 2011 Financial Sector Examination Published By IMF

Date 14/07/2011

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) have now completed their examination of Sweden’s financial stability and published the results on their website.
Bursa Malaysia's Market Chat 2010-2011 Reaches 12,000 Retail Investors

Date 14/07/2011

The fourth season of Bursa Malaysia's Market Chat ended with a resounding success, having reached up to 12,000 retail investors nationwide over a six-month period. This season, Market Chat 2010-2011 also made greater presence in non-traditional markets, with roadshows organised in cities nationwide including Bintulu, Sibu, Tawau, Lumut and Kota Bahru. To celebrate the successful conclusion of Market Chat 2010-2011, Bursa Malaysia hosted an appreciation night on Tuesday, 12 July 2011 to recognise the participation and contribution of the eight participating brokers and investment banks.
New Trading And Post Trading Fees In Bovespa And BM&F Segments

Date 14/07/2011

For the last few years since 2008, we at BM&FBOVESPA (BVMF) have been engaged in the process of improving and refining its pricing policy with the aim of enhancing product efficiency, heightening market liquidity and attracting new local and foreign investors.
Statement Of U.S.A. Treasury Under Secretary For Domestic Finance Jeffrey A. Goldstein On Moody’s Announcement Today

Date 13/07/2011

The U.S. Department of the Treasury released the following statement from Under Secretary for Domestic Finance Jeffrey A. Goldstein on today’s announcement by Moody’s:

“Moody’s assessment is a timely reminder of the need for Congress to move quickly to avoid defaulting on the country's obligations and agree upon a substantial deficit reduction package.”