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SGX Welcomes Top Glove to Mainboard

Date 28/06/2016

Singapore Exchange (SGX) today welcomed the secondary listing of Top Glove on its Mainboard, under the stock code “BVA”.  

Japan Exchange Group: Online News Program "JPX MARKETS TODAY" Starts Airing On Reuters

Date 28/06/2016

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) is pleased to announce that our online news program, JPX MARKETS TODAY, began broadcasting on Thomson Reuters (INSIDER). The program launched on YouTube® on October 1, 2015 as part of our efforts to provide international investors with more information on JPX markets. JPX aims to attract more viewers through one of the world's largest financial information providers.

ASIC: Macquarie Securities (Australia) Limited Pays $120,000 Infringement Notice Penalty

Date 28/06/2016

Macquarie Securities (Australia) Limited (“Macquarie Securities”) has paid a total pecuniary penalty of $120,000 to comply with an infringement notice given to it by the Markets Disciplinary Panel (“MDP”).

JPX Published An English Version Of JPX Working Papers, Vol.12 “The Effects Of Japanese Employee Stock Ownership Plans On Productivity, Wages, And Corporate Performance”

Date 28/06/2016

JPX Working Papers highlight research and studies on changes in the market and regulatory environment with the aim of raising competitiveness. Conducted by officers and employees of JPX, its subsidiaries, and affiliates, as well as outside researchers, JPX Working Papers are intended to draw comments widely from academia, research institutions, and other market participants and observers.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin 27 June, 2016, Issue 21

Date 28/06/2016

PBOC governor Zhou Xiaochuan said on June 24 that China would continue to promote an exchange rate mechanism which meets higher standards of market economy in the next stage.In this regard, China will continue to promote more flexible exchange rate, free flows in capital and current accounts, convenient convertibility between Chinese currency and foreign currencies, and to provide more risk-management instruments for both domestic and international investors.

“Focusing The Lens Of Disclosure To Set The Path Forward On Board Diversity, Non-GAAP, And Sustainability”, SEC Chair Mary Jo White, Keynote Address Via Videoconference International Corporate Governance Network Annual Conference San Francisco, California, June 27, 2016

Date 28/06/2016

Thank you, Anne [Sheehan] for that generous introduction, for your leadership on the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee and, most importantly, for championing the interests of investors for so many years.  ICGN is a vital global forum for investors to share insights and ideas, but also important because of its steadfast focus on the well-being of the broader markets, the world economy and indeed our planet.  Although I would rather be with you in person today, it is a pleasure and privilege to be here by way of videoconference from Washington, D.C. where I need to be to monitor the impact of recent international events for all of you.

MIAX Options Interface Specification Updates To Support Complex Orders (MEI, FOI, FXD, AIS & MOR)

Date 27/06/2016

MIAX Options has published updated Interface Specifications to support Complex Orders for the following:

• MIAX Express Interface (MEI) (Required change)
  • Complex eQuote - Changed BMO to IOC in field eQuote Type

TSX Is Extending The Comment Period On Proposed Rule Amendments - Disclosure Of Security Based Compensation Arrangements

Date 27/06/2016

On May 26, 2016, Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") published for comment proposed amendments to Parts IV and VI of the TSX Company Manual (the "Manual"). The proposed amendments: (i) introduce website disclosure requirements for TSX listed issuers; and (ii) amend the disclosure requirements regarding security based compensation arrangements in the Manual, in particular by introducing Form 15 - Disclosure of Security Based Compensation Arrangements.

SEC Adopts Rules For Resource Extraction Issuers Under Dodd-Frank Act

Date 27/06/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it adopted rules to require resource extraction issuers to disclose payments made to governments for the commercial development of oil, natural gas or minerals.  The rules, mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, are intended to further the statutory objective to advance U.S. foreign policy interests by promoting greater transparency about payments related to resource extraction.

Thomson Reuters Latest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report Shows Indications Of Sustainable Growth Within Global 500

Date 27/06/2016

Thomson Reuters today released its latest Global 500 Greenhouse Gas Performance 2010-2015: 2016 Report on Trends – revealing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data from the world’s 500 largest businesses (Global 500). The report was written in collaboration with BSD Consulting, a global sustainability consultancy, and shows for the first time that the Global 500 are beginning to grow their businesses and manage their emissions at a rate that follows the global scientific consensus on the risks of climate change. This is a change from previously tracked data and a sign of progress.