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CalPERS Committed To Sustainable Business Operations - Implementing New Solutions To Improve Overall Sustainability

Date 30/04/2013

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) recently reported on its sustainable business program achievements along with new solutions to continue to improve its overall sustainability.

Jonathan S. Sokobin Named FINRA's Chief Economist

Date 30/04/2013

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that Jonathan S. Sokobin, currently Acting Deputy Director, Research and Analysis in the Office of Financial Research at the U.S. Treasury Department, will join the organization as Chief Economist and Senior Vice President. In this role, Dr. Sokobin will lead FINRA's Office of the Chief Economist. Dr. Sokobin, who will report directly to Chairman and CEO Richard Ketchum, will start at FINRA on May 20.

Hellenic Exchanges S.A.: FTSE/ATHEX Index Series Semi Annual Review

Date 30/04/2013

The FTSE/ATHEX Indices Advisory Committee met today and approved the following changes in the composition of the FTSE/ATHEX Index Series, taking into consideration the results of the review for the period October 2013 - March 2013.

New ECB Survey On Credit Terms And Conditions In 
Euro-Denominated Securities Financing And OTC Derivatives Markets

Date 30/04/2013

The European Central Bank (ECB) is today publishing for the first time a report on the results of a new qualitative survey on credit terms and conditions in euro-denominated securities financing and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets (SESFOD). This survey is part of an international initiative to enhance the monitoring of credit terms and conditions in these wholesale financial markets

Hellenic Exchanges S.A.: Semi-Annual Review Of The Athex Index Series

Date 30/04/2013

The ATHEX Indices Advisory Committee met today and approved the following changes in the composition of the ATHEX Indices:

ESMA: Opinion On The Emergency Measure By The Greek HCMC Under The Short Selling Regulation

Date 30/04/2013

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its Opinion on the emergency measure by the Greek Hellenic Capital Markets Commission (HCMC) under the Short Selling Regulation.

Hellenic Exchanges S.A.: Completion Of Tax Audit For Subsidiary Athens Exchange For Fiscal Years 2006-2009

Date 30/04/2013

In accordance with article 4.1.3.1 of the Athens Exchange Rulebook, HELEX announces to investors that the tax audit of its subsidiary “Athens Exchange S.A.” for fiscal years 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 was completed.

“The Energizers” - Keynote Address By CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton To The National Energy Marketers Association, Washington, DC

Date 30/04/2013

Introduction

Thank you. Thanks for the introduction and I appreciate the invitation from Craig (Goodman) and appreciate your service to our country for so many years as part of several administrations.

Athens Exchange Market Operations Committee Decision

Date 30/04/2013

The Market Operations Committee of ATHEX, during today's session, approved the application of price fluctuation limits of ±10%, for May 2013, for the low turnover velocity Stocks of the ATHEX Main Market (monthly average velocity of last month less or equal to 0.01%) presented in Table 1, according to the ATHEX Board Decision 22.

Statement Of CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler Before The Technology Advisory Committee

Date 30/04/2013

I thank you, Scott, for your leadership in bringing this committee together. It’s been a great effort of yours. You’ve done an excellent job throughout the years, and today’s meeting couldn’t come at a more timely moment.