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Japan's Financial Services Agency Publishes Newsletter No.87

Date 27/12/2010

Click here to download FSA Newsletter No.87.
Osaka Securities Exchange SPAN Parameter

Date 27/12/2010

OSE has set up SPAN Parameter for calculating margin requirements as follows. This SPAN Parameter is used for calculating "SPAN Risk Parameter Files" which are distributed on a daily basis. OSE sets and publishes new Parameters on the first business day of each week, which are applicable from the first business day of the next week.
Tokyo Commodity Exchange Improves Block Trading By Including Commercials As Eligible Trading Parties

Date 27/12/2010

Tokyo Commodity Exchange Inc. (“TOCOM” or the “Exchange” hereafter) announced today that the Exchange added Commercials as eligible trading parties of Block Trading after having received approval from the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry on December 24, 2010. Block Trading, whose advantage is that large orders can be executed entirely at a single price, is expected to provide an effective hedging tool for Commercials.
Dubai Financial Market Introduces Unified Fluctuation Band Of 15% Up And 10% Down For Listed Securities - Essa Kazim: Index Rules Modified To Accurately Mirror Market Activity - Most Traded Stock Representation In The Index Increased To 81%

Date 26/12/2010

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) announced today that it will introduce a unified fluctuation band for all listed securities within the one trading session based on 15% up and 10% down, as of January 2nd , 2011. Additionally, the exchange will adopt modified rules for the DFM General Index (DFMGI) to further reflect the highly traded stocks and accurately mirror the market activity. Accordingly, Most traded stock representation in the index increased to 81%.
The Schedule Of Trading, Clearing And Settlements In The MICEX Group’s Markets During The Period Of New Year Holidays

Date 25/12/2010

During the period from 1 to 10 January, 2011, trading in the MICEX Group’s markets and settlements following the results of trading will not be held due to New Year holidays in the Russian Federation.

Ontario Securities Commission: Notice From The Office Of The Secretary: In The Matter Of Deutsche Bank Securities Limited

Date 24/12/2010

The Office of the Secretary issued a Notice of Hearing setting the matter down to be heard on January 7, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the hearing can be held in the above named matter.
The Netherlands Authority For The Financial Markets: Five Years Of Regulating Market Abuse: Price-Sensitive Information Published Sooner, International Level Playing Field Increasingly Important

Date 24/12/2010

The AFM has put regulation of market abuse firmly on the map during the last five years. While the initial years were mainly devoted to explaining the rules, the standard for prompt publication of price-sensitive information has become clear for the majority of market parties in 2010. Nowadays, discussions are mainly about technical interpretations. By publishing price-sensitive information sooner, the risk of insider trading is reduced, especially with press releases on mergers
Introduction Of New Conditional Orders (IOC Orders) At Tokyo Stock Exchange

Date 24/12/2010

Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) will introduce new conditional orders (i.e., IOC orders) in cash market (equities, CBs, etc.) auction trading on January 24, 2011.
Toronto Stock Exchange And TSX Venture Exchange Market Holidays

Date 24/12/2010

Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange will close at 1 p.m. ET on Friday December 24. The exchanges will be closed on Monday, December 27 and Tuesday, December 28, and will reopen for normal market hours on Wednesday, December 29.
Irish Stock Exchange Statement In Relation To AIB Plc

Date 24/12/2010

The Irish Stock Exchange has granted an application by Allied Irish Banks plc (AIB plc) to have the listing of its ordinary shares on the Main Securities Market of the Irish Stock Exchange cancelled. The Irish Stock Exchange expects the trading of the ordinary shares to continue up to and including 25 January 2011.