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IMF: United Kingdom — 2016 Article IV Consultation Concluding Statement Of The Mission

Date 13/05/2016

Outlook and risks

1. This year’s Article IV mission has taken place as the British people prepare to make a momentous decision. Uncertainty over the outcome of the referendum on EU membership, and about the implications of a potential Leave vote, already appears to be having an impact on investment and hiring decisions, with recent surveys of economic activity falling to their weakest levels in three years.

Borsa Italiana Welcomes Coima Res

Date 13/05/2016

-  First REIT on Italian Stock Exchange after the legislative intervention 164/2014 (Unlock Italy)

-   Company completes 215 million euro placement

Office Of Financial Sanctions Implementation Created To Help UK Businesses Comply With Financial Sanctions

Date 13/05/2016

On 31 March the Government announced the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has been created within HM Treasury. The Government says that OFSI will provide a high-quality service to the private sector, working closely with law enforcement to help ensure that financial sanctions are properly understood, implemented and enforced.

Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA: Ex Dividend Of NOK 4.15 Today

Date 13/05/2016

Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA's annual general meeting 12 May 2016 resolved to pay a dividend of NOK 4.15 to shareholders as of 12 May 2016. The share will be traded ex dividend from today, 13 May 2016. 

Changes To The Executive Board Of Eurex

Date 13/05/2016

The Board of Directors of Eurex Zürich AG and the Supervisory Board of Eurex Frankfurt AG have appointed Dr. Randolf Roth as a new member of the Eurex Executive Board. Roth will be responsible for the newly created Market Design department. His responsibilities include oversight of the evolution of Eurex’s market model, regulatory and functional design as well as the development of the rules and regulations of Eurex.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission CEO appointed Chair Of IOSCO Board

Date 13/05/2016

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is pleased to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ashley Alder, has been appointed as Chair of the new Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) at IOSCO’s annual conference in Lima.

HKEX: Exchange Reports On Its Review Of Listed Issuers' Corporate Governance Practice Disclosure

Date 13/05/2016

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of  Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), today (Friday) reported the findings of its latest review of listed issuers' (issuers) corporate governance practices.

Euronext Releases Its New Strategic Plan: “Agility For Growth”

Date 13/05/2016

• Set of new financial targets for the 2015-2019 period
• Further strengthening of core business, excluding clearing operations, to deliver:
  • Revenue growth of 2% CAGR
  • Cost base reduction of €22 million gross

HKEX: Changes Of Designated Securities For Short Selling

Date 13/05/2016

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), announces that with effect from 20 May 2016 (Friday), 23 additional securities will be eligible for short selling and 43 existing designated securities will be removed from the list.  The total number of designated securities for short selling will be 857 after the revision.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Fines And Bans Financial Adviser For Insider Dealing

Date 13/05/2016

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today fined Mark Taylor, a financial adviser, £36,285 and banned him for a period of at least two years for engaging in market abuse.