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Osaka Securities Exchange SPAN Parameter Updated - Feb. 18, 2013 - Feb. 22, 2013

Date 12/02/2013

SPAN Parameter is the fundamental data for calculating margin requirements and is used for calculating "SPAN Risk Parameter Files" which are distributed on a daily basis.

DFM And NASDAQ Dubai Are Joined By DP World To Inaugurate The First Company Focus Week – Engaging Local Investors And Brokers - The Exchanges Will Arrange Similar Programmes For Other Listed Companies As Part Of Their Ongoing Support To Stimulate Capital Market Activity In Dubai

Date 12/02/2013

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and NASDAQ Dubai have launched the first Company Focus Week, a dedicated outreach programme of activities providing investors and brokers a unique opportunity to hear first- hand from senior representatives of listed companies on their achievements, equity story and prospects. DP World, the flagship listing on NASDAQ Dubai, is participating in the first Focus Week.

MIAX Options Exchange: Amendment To Opening Quoting Obligations For Market Makers

Date 12/02/2013

The Exchange has amended its rules governing Market Maker quoting obligations at the opening.  Specifically, commencing February 12, 2013 Lead Market Makers (“LMMs”), including those appointed Primary Lead Market Maker (“PLMM”), will no longer be required to enter quotes before or during the opening process in their appointed option classes.  By eliminating the specific obligations for PLMMs and LMMs to submit valid width quotes in connection with the opening process, MIAX now only requires continuous quoting during regular options trading after the opening process is complete.

DTCC Payment aXis Brings Enhanced Automation And Accuracy To The Mutual Funds Sector

Date 11/02/2013

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today introduced added capabilities to DTCC Payment aXis, an efficient, streamlined service for fund companies and intermediaries to accurately and safely transmit commission and various fee data and payments among National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) member firms.

ISDA: Preparation For Mandatory Clearing Requirements Beginning March 11

Date 11/02/2013

Dodd-Frank Documentation Initiative

SIFMA, AFME Support European Council Seeking Free Trade Agreement With U.S.

Date 11/02/2013

SIFMA and AFME today released the following statement after the European Council announcement that it would seek a broad free trade agreement with the United States.

CFTC Approves Amendment To Cantor Clearinghouse, L.P., Registration Order

Date 11/02/2013

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today granted the petition of Cantor Clearinghouse, L.P. (Cantor) to amend its order of registration as a derivatives clearing organization (DCO).

Opening Remarks At Foreign Bribery And Corruption Training Conference By SEC Chairman Elisse Walter

Date 11/02/2013

Good morning. On behalf the Securities and Exchange Commission and my colleagues at the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, I am honored to have the opportunity to welcome you to Washington D.C. and this Foreign Bribery and Corruption Conference.

NYSE Group Inc. Issues Short Interest Report

Date 11/02/2013

The NYSE Group, Inc. today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of January 31, 2013.

NASDAQ Announces End-Of-Month Open Short Interest Positions In NASDAQ Stocks As Of Settlement Date January 31, 2013

Date 11/02/2013

At the end of the settlement date of January 31, 2013, short interest in 2,139 NASDAQ Global Market^SM securities totaled 6,829,640,401 shares compared with 6,838,284,912 shares in 2,140 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of January 15, 2013. The end-of-January short interest represents 3.90 days average daily NASDAQ Global Market share volume for the reporting period, compared with 4.81 days for the prior reporting period.