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JPX Status Of Acquisition Of Own Shares

Date 04/01/2017

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. hereby announces the status of matters regarding acquisition of own shares pursuant to the provisions of its Articles of Incorporation and Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act, which was resolved at its Board of Directors meeting held on July 28, 2016.

Expanding Info Disclosure Channels And Pressing Ahead With Reform And Innovation - Shenzhen Stock Exchange Opens A Self-disclosure Channel For Stockholders Equity Changes

Date 04/01/2017

The "Stockholders Business Section" of Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) has recently put on line, signaling the official commission of the disclosure channel for stockholders equity changes. This is another important move of SZSE to implement strict and comprehensive supervision, actively respond to new market situations and issues and deepen the reform of information disclosure system to protect investors' legitimate rights and interests.

Japan Exchange Group: New Year's Message From Group CEO Kiyota

Date 04/01/2017

With 2017 upon us, I would like to wish everyone a happy new year and hope for your health and prosperity throughout the year.

Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Final Settlement Price Of Crude Oil For December 2016 Contract

Date 04/01/2017

Final settlement price of Dubai Crude Oil for December 2016 contract is 38,000 yen.

New Requirements On Periodic Reports Disclosure To Enhance Info Disclosure Efficiency - Shenzhen Stock Exchange Revises Memoranda On Matters Regarding Periodic Reports Disclosure

Date 04/01/2017

To implement the requirements stated in the CSRC-amended principles on the content and format of periodic reports and further normalize matters on the disclosure of SZSE-listed companies' periodic reports, Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) has recently revised the Memoranda on Matters Regarding Periodic Reports Disclosure. This will enhance the efficiency of information disclosure related to periodic reports.

Westpac MNI China Consumer Sentiment Indicator Rebounds - Improvement In Consumer Confidence Broad-Based

Date 04/01/2017

Consumer sentiment improved in December, led by a bounce-back in consumers‘ optimism about their expected personal finances which offset a pullback in durable buying conditions.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Overview 2017, Issue 1

Date 04/01/2017

Recently, China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX), Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), Pak China Investment Company Limited and Habib Bank Limited as a consortium have won the bid to purchase a 40% stake in the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The three exchanges will hold 30% of Pakistan Stock Exchange’s shares. The investment is conducive to broadening of the economic and financial cooperation between the two countries and facilitates the implementation of the Initiatives of One Belt One Road and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The investment puts new contents in the traditional friendship between China and Pakistan. Under the premise of controllable risks, the Consortium will implement the follow-up of equity acquisition in line with the principle of equality, cooperation, mutual benefit and win-win situation.

Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Bulletin: Industrial And Commercial Metals: Final Rule

Date 03/01/2017

Summary

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued a final rule prohibiting national banks and federal savings associations (FSA) from dealing or investing in “industrial or commercial metal.” Under the final rule, the term “industrial or commercial metal” means metal (including an alloy) in a physical form primarily suited to industrial or commercial use, for example, copper cathodes. The effective date of the final rule is April 1, 2017. The final rule includes a divestiture period, which provides that national banks and FSAs must dispose of industrial or commercial metal acquired through dealing or investing activities as soon as practicable, but not later than five years from the effective date.1 The final rule supersedes a prior OCC interpretation which permitted national banks to trade copper.2

Statement Of CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad On His Resignation As Chairman

Date 03/01/2017

“For the past two and a half years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside the very talented CFTC staff, and I thank them for their dedication on behalf of the American people. I also want to express my appreciation to my fellow Commissioners, Sharon Bowen and Chris Giancarlo, for the constructive and collaborative engagement we have had throughout my tenure. I am also very grateful to President Obama for giving me the opportunity to lead this important agency."

FIA: Lukken Thanks CFTC Chairman Tim Massad For His Service

Date 03/01/2017

Upon the announcement that Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Tim Massad will step down on January 20, FIA president and CEO Walt Lukken released the following statement thanking him for his service to the industry:

“Chairman Massad has provided steady leadership at the CFTC, characterized by his thoughtful approach to policymaking. He made it a priority to speak with industry members to gain insights and gather feedback on key issues. In particular, he made strides in the efficient and effective cross-border harmonization of regulatory initiatives. Our industry appreciates that he has been a strong advocate for client clearing in both CFTC rules and in regards to the Basel Committee’s treatment of initial margin in the leverage ratio capital requirements. We thank him for his service to our industry and the public.”