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Opening Remarks At The 2nd Nigerian Capital Market Information Security Forum On Preventing Identity Theft In The Nigerian Capital Market Which Held On Monday, 07 December, 2015 At The Stock Exchange Building, Marina - Lagos By Ade Bajomo, Executive Director, Market Operation And Technology, Nigerian Stock Exchange

Date 07/12/2015

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,

Let me welcome you to the 2nd edition of the Nigerian Capital Market Information Security Forum (NCMISF). The Nigerian Stock Exchange took the initiative to commence this forum earlier in 2015 in order to deepen awareness on information security, cyber threat and the crucial role that effective information security information systems play in ensuring that firms continue to provide reliable and secure services that endear customer confidence and patronage, whilst leveraging technology to grow their profitability.

Japan's Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission: Recommendation For Administrative Monetary Penalty Payment Order For Violation Of Disclosure Requirements By Toshiba Corporation

Date 07/12/2015

1. Contents of the Recommendation

The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission, today, made a recommendation to the Prime Minister and the Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency that an administrative monetary penalty payment order be issued in regard to misstatements of financial reports on material issues by TOSHIBA CORPORATION (the "Company") pursuant to Article 20(1) of the Act for Establishment of the Financial Services Agency. This recommendation is based on the findings of inspections focusing on false statements with regard to disclosure statements produced by the Company, whereby the following violations of the laws and ordinances were identified.

Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, China Financial Futures Exchange Issue Rules For Circuit Breaker Mechanism For Index

Date 07/12/2015

On December 4, as approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) and the China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) officially issued the rules for the index circuit breaker, which will come into effect on January 1, 2016. The circuit breaker mechanism for index is an important institutional arrangement to further improve the trading mechanism on China’s securities and futures market, safeguard the market order, protect the rights and interests of investors and promote the long-term, stable and healthy development of the capital market. 

HKFE Announces Margin Rates For New Futures Contracts

Date 07/12/2015

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced the margin rates for the London Nickel, London Lead and London Tin mini futures that it will introduce on Monday, 14 December 2015.

SIX Swiss Exchange November 2015 Statistical Monthly Report: Increase Over Previous Year

Date 07/12/2015

Oslo Børs: Oslo The First Municipality To List Green Bond Issue

Date 07/12/2015

The municipality of Oslo becomes the first municipality on the Oslo Børs green list. 

SGX Changes Organisational Structure To Sharpen Focus On Operational And Business Priorities

Date 07/12/2015

Singapore Exchange (SGX) today announced changes to its organisational structure to better serve customers and improve operational efficiency, in line with priorities shared at its Q1 2016 results briefing. 

COP 21: Euronext Joins The U.N. Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative

Date 07/12/2015

Euronext, the primary exchange in the Euro zone, today announced that it has joined the United Nations' Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative.  The UN SSE initiative aims to explore how exchanges can work together with investors, regulators, and companies to enhance corporate transparency on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) issues and encourage responsible long-term approaches to investment.

Bærum Kommune Lists Its First Bond Issue On Oslo Børs

Date 07/12/2015

Bærum kommune lists its first bond issue on Oslo Børs today.

Notice Of Adding Section 5 Circuit Breaker Mechanism For Index To Chapter 4 Of "Shanghai Stock Exchange Trading Rules"

Date 07/12/2015

Upon approval by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has decided to give regulations on issues about the circuit breaker mechanism for index (see attachment) by adding Section 5 Circuit Breaker Mechanism for Index to Chapter 4 of the "SSE Trading Rules", with an aim to prevent the risk of dramatic market fluctuations, further improve the securities trading system, maintain the market order, protect investors’ rights and interests, and propel long-term and sound growth of the securities market. The above Section 5 shall come into force on January 1, 2016.