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SGX: Singapore, Hong Kong And India ETFs Grab Spotlight In Month To Date

Date 29/04/2016

Asia ex-Japan equity markets have gained 0.3% in the April month-to-date in Singapore dollar terms, with the Hang Seng Index, the Straits Times Index and the MSCI India Index among the region’s outperformers, rising 2.9%, 0.8% and 0.4% during the period.
Reflecting this trend, the SPDR® Straits Times Index ETF, the iShares MSCI India Index ETF, and the db x-trackers FTSE China 50 UCITS ETF (DR) were the second, fourth and ninth-most active Exchange Traded Funds in the month thus far.
The SPDR® Straits Times Index ETF, iShares MSCI India Index ETF, and db x-trackers FTSE China 50 UCITS ETF (DR) generated MTD returns of 1.0%, 0.1% and 0.9% respectively over the period.

HKEX: Re-Appointment Of Chairman

Date 29/04/2016

The Board of Directors (“Board”) of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEX”) today resolved to re-appoint Mr Chow Chung Kong (“Mr Chow”) as the Chairman of the Board (“Chairman”) for a term to be coterminous with his directorship.
Q1 2016: Bonds Quarterly Statistics - The Latest Issue Of The "Bonds Quarterly Statistics" Report Looks At The Performance Of SIX Swiss Exchange's Bonds Segment In Q1 2016.

Date 29/04/2016

SIX Swiss Exchange today published the latest edition of its "Bonds Quarterly Statistics[pdf]". Turnover in the CHF bonds segment amounted to CHF 37.2 billion in the first quarter, an increase of 11% compared to the previous quarter. The strongest sector in terms of turnover, financials, grew significantly by 31%, however governments declined by 4%. At the end of March the total number of listed bonds remains unchanged at 1711, compared to the end of December.
CHAIN-FINANCE To Assess Potential Blockchain Disruption Of Global Insurance Industry

Date 29/04/2016

CHAIN-FINANCE, a provider of news, research & events on blockchain technologies for global financial services, today announced that its next "Blockchain in Finance" seminar will assess how blockchain technology might impact the global insurance industry.
Thomson Reuters Signs Women In Finance Charter And Shares Commitments To Building A More Balanced Financial Industry

Date 29/04/2016

Thomson Reuters today signed The Women in Finance Charter, a pledge for gender balance across the UK financial services industry. As the first signatory outside the banking sector, Thomson Reuters has committed to working with all financial services firms to see gender parity at all levels, and to build a more balanced and fair industry.

HKEX Invites Views On Proposed Revision To Stock Option Position Limit Model

Date 29/04/2016

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) published a consultation paper today (Friday) on a proposed revision of the stock option position limit (SOPL) model for its derivatives market.
LSEG: UnaVista Partners With Kaizen Reporting To Offer Industry Quality Assurance Solution

Date 29/04/2016
- Since 2009, 180 million transactions identified in FCA enforcement notices under MiFID regulation with valid but incorrect data
- Quality assurance testing is regulatory requirement for MiFID II
- UnaVista clients benefit from free trial of service
SIX Swiss Exchange Ltd Fines Accu Holding AG

Date 29/04/2016

The Sanctions Commission of SIX Swiss Exchange has imposed a CHF 100,000 fine on Accu Holding AG for failing to comply with the rules on the listing of equity securities, disclosing management transactions and regular reporting obligations.
NZX: Ralec Litigation Update

Date 28/04/2016

The High Court trial in relation to the Ralec proceedings is due to commence next week. Accordingly NZX is providing the following update in relation to this litigation.
Toronto Stock Exchange Is Requesting Comments On Proposed Rule Amendments - Dividend/Distribution Reinvestment Plans

Date 28/04/2016

Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has published for comment proposed amendments to Part VI of the TSX Company Manual (the "Manual"). The proposed amendments will introduce requirements regarding Dividend / Distribution Reinvestment Plans in new Section 617.1 of the Manual as well as certain other ancillary amendments to the Manual. Comments are requested on the proposed amendments by May 28, 2016.