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       Posted on December 10th, 2012

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) Trading

Contents:

INTRODUCTION

Exchange Traded Funds, and Not Exchange Traded Funds

OPINION

Initial steps towards a regulation of Exchange Traded Funds
ETF trading – Real-time pricing and intraday liquidity are two benefits that ETFs offer over mutual funds

FEDERATION NEWS

2011 Cost and Revenue Survey
WFE statistics database improved

INDUSTRY NEWS A-Z
MARKET STATISTICS


       Posted on December 6th, 2012

HKEx Consultation Conclusions on Rule Changes Consequential on the Enactment of the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Ordinance 2012 to Provide Statutory Backing to Listed Corporations’ Continuing Obligation to Disclose Inside Information

This paper presents the results of the consultation on the proposed Listing Rule changes consequential on the enactment of the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Ordinance 2012 to provide statutory backing to listed corporations’ continuing obligation to disclose inside information.

Source: HKEx


       Posted on December 3rd, 2012

Introducing competition between stock exchanges: the costs and benefits

Over the past two decades, the competitive structures of stock markets across the world have undergone considerable change, and in many markets new trading platforms compete with national stock exchanges. With reference to Brazil as a topical case study, this paper tackles the question: what are the costs and benefits of introducing competition [...]


       Posted on November 28th, 2012

Guidance on ASIC market integrity rules for competition in exchange markets – ASIC Regulatory Guide

This guide is for operators and participants of markets that are subject to the ASIC Market Integrity Rules (Competition in Exchange Markets) 2011 (competition market integrity rules). It gives guidance on how market operators and market participants can comply with their obligations under the competition market integrity rules.

Source: ASIC


       Posted on November 25th, 2012

Dark Pools, Internalization, and Equity Market Quality

As larger volumes of equity-market transactions take place away from public exchanges, and concerns about transparency, investor access, and competition with traditional exchanges have been raised, a new study by CFA Institute concludes that markets best serve investors when there is strong competition between trading on lit and dark venues.

Dark Pools, [...]


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