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Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin 22 August , 2016, Issue 29

Date 25/08/2016

The CSRC, SFC issued a joint announcement on 16 August, 2016, approving in principle the establishment of mutual stock market access between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. According to a person in charge with SZSE, the joint announcement specifies the scope of eligible shares included in Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect. The eligible shares are listed on the Main Board, SME Board and ChiNext Market and represent China’s emerging industries, highlighting high-growth market feature and offering expanded investment opportunities for both domestic and overseas investors. In order to ensure the smooth launch and safe operation of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, SZSE will make careful preparations, actively carry out lawful, strict and comprehensive supervision, strengthen market surveillance, prevent risks associated with cross-border speculations, crack down on irregularities and violations such as market manipulation, and enhance relevant risks disclosure and promoting investor education.
U.S. Nominates Dr. Jim Yong Kim To Lead World Bank For Second Term

Date 25/08/2016

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced that the United States is nominating Dr. Jim Yong Kim to be President of the World Bank for a second term.
NYSE, NYSE ARCA And NYSE MKT Short Interest Reports

Date 25/08/2016

NYSE today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of August 15, 2016.
Nasdaq Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks As Of Settlement Date August 15, 2016

Date 25/08/2016

At the end of the settlement date of August 15, 2016, short interest in 2,334 Nasdaq Global Market^SM securities totaled 7,501,329,605 shares compared with 7,662,477,758 shares in 2,335 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of July 29, 2016. The mid-August short interest represents 4.37 days average daily Nasdaq Global Market share volume for the reporting period, compared with 5.06 days for the prior reporting period.
NZ Milk Futures Hits Milestone, Price Rise Rrives Activity

Date 24/08/2016

NZX’s NZ milk price futures contract reached a new milestone on Wednesday, with more than 10 million kilograms of milk solids (kg/ms) traded since the product launched less than three months ago.

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 24/08/2016

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available.
CBOE Risk Management Conference Europe 2016 - CBOE To Host 5th Annual CBOE RMC Europe September 26 - 28, 2016 In County Wicklow, Ireland

Date 24/08/2016

Chicago Board Options Exchange® (CBOE®) will host the 5th annual CBOE Risk Management Conference (RMC) Europe, Monday, September 26 through Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at the Powerscourt Hotel in County Wicklow, Ireland.
SIFMA Statement On SEC MCDC Enforcement Action

Date 24/08/2016

SIFMA today released the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., president and CEO of SIFMA, on the MCDC enforcement action announced today by the Securities and Exchange Commission:

“SIFMA supports a robust disclosure regime in the municipal market to ensure that investors have timely access to the information they need to evaluate their investments. We have serious concerns about how the SEC executed the MCDC Initiative. Given the widespread nature of the enforcement actions by the SEC, first against dealers and now against issuers, we believe that broad changes in regulation and practices are warranted."
IIROC Consolidated Enforcement Rules Take Effect September 1

Date 24/08/2016

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada's (IIROC's)new Consolidated Rules, approved earlier this year by the Canadian Securities Administrators, will take effectSeptember 1, 2016.
SIFMA Market Close Recommendation For Labor Day In The U.S., The UK And Japan

Date 24/08/2016

SIFMA has confirmed its previous holiday recommendation for a full market close on Monday, September 5 for the trading of U.S. dollar-denominated fixed-income securities in the U.S., the UK, and Japan in observance of Labor Day.