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Dubai Financial Market Records Net Profit Of AED 7.61million For The 9 Months Ending 30 September 2011

Date 27/10/2011

The Dubai Financial Market Company (PJSC) announced today its financial results for the first three quarters of 2011 ending September 30^th, with a 90% decline in net profit to AED 7.61 million compared to AED 77.84million in the corresponding period of 2010. The total revenue, which comprised of operational, investment and other income, reached AED 145.12 million for the first nine months of 2011 compared to AED 205 million for the corresponding period of 2010, a decrease of 29%.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Appointment To Investor Education Advisory Committee

Date 27/10/2011

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announces the appointment of Ms Lam Po Yee as an alternate member of the Investor Education Advisory Committee (IEAC) with effect from 27 October 2011. She replaces Ms Cheung Marn-kay, Katherine as representative of the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association who stepped down from the committee on 12 October 2011 (Note 1).

ASX Trading Outage

Date 27/10/2011

ASX Trade, the platform upon which various order books of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operate, resumedtrading at 2.00pm today after being halted just after 10.05am.
The market was halted due to a network connectivity issue that prevented participants from interacting with the trading platform.

Bloomberg Launches Bloomberg Television+ For iPad - Bloomberg's Latest Development In Mobile Will Revolutionise Business TV

Date 27/10/2011

Bloomberg today announces the launch of Bloomberg Television+ (plus), the first free, live streaming, 24/7 video app for business news on iPad. 

NYSE Euronext Announces Stock Buy-Back Plan - $100 Million Plan To Commence After 3Q11 Earnings Announcement With Expected Completion In 4Q11

Date 27/10/2011

NYSE Euronext (NYX) today announced plans to repurchase up to $100 million in NYSE Euronext common stock at the discretion of management in open market or privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, subject to applicable United States and European laws, regulations and approvals, strategic considerations, market conditions and other factors. In conjunction with NYSE Euronext's announced plan, Deutsche Boerse has also announced a buy-back plan of around EUR 100 million. NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Boerse have agreed to coordinate their respective share buyback programs in order to preserve the ownership percentages of 40% and 60% to be held by former NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Boerse shareholders, respectively, in the combined company following the pending business combination.

Deutsche Börse Achieved Best Quarterly Result Since 2008 - Share Buyback Program With A Volume Of Around €100 Million Until Year-End - Sales Revenue Increased 20 Percent To €604.7 Million - Adjusted EBIT Of €356.4 Million, Up 46 Percent - Total Cost Guidance For 2011 Reduced To Around €1,130 Million

Date 27/10/2011

On Thursday, Deutsche Börse AG published its figures for the third quarter of 2011. Compared to the third quarter 2010 sales revenue increased 20 percent to €604.7 million. Adjusted for merger related costs and restructuring expenses EBIT amounted to €356.4 million, an increase of 46 percent. Adjusted earnings per share increased 45 percent compared to the previous year to €1.33.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 27/10/2011

 Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Tuesday, 1 November 2011, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contracts will be as outlined in the table below.

RBS Lists New Emerging Markets ETFs On NYSE Euronext

Date 27/10/2011

NYSE Euronext is pleased to announce that the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) launched five new Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam. The new ETFs, also known as Trackers, offer investors the opportunity to invest in emerging and frontier markets.

José Manuel Durão Barroso President Of The European Commission Speech By President Barroso: Briefing On The Conclusions Of The European Council Of 23 And 26 October 2011 European Parliament Strasbourg, 27 October 2011

Date 27/10/2011

President,

President of the European Council,

Honourable members,

Following a long but constructive meeting that was concluded just few hours ago, I am pleased to stand before you this morning and confirm that today, Europe is closer to resolving its economic and financial crisis and to getting back on a path to growth.

Statement By European Commission President Barroso At The Press Conference Following The Meeting Of The Heads Of State Or Government Of The euro Area

Date 27/10/2011

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen,

When I presented the Commission's Roadmap for Stability and Growth two weeks ago – calling for action in five essential areas – I made it very clear that Europe needed to deliver a comprehensive response to the sovereign debt crisis. And I believe that now we have a very solid way forward.