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Decline In Trading Activities In 2012 - During The Past Year, Markedly Less Trading Was Conducted On SIX Swiss Exchange And Scoach Switzerland.

Date 16/01/2013

On the 250 trading days of 2012, SIX Swiss Exchange and Scoach Switzerland registered a total of 31'549'599transactions, 21.2% less than in 2011. The only segment that saw a higher trading volume was Bonds CHF (+6.9%). Turnover also fell in 2012, to CHF 892,6 billion (-23.1%). Again, only Bonds CHF posted an increase over 2011 (+7.0%). Detailed figures are available in the statistical monthly report[PDF].

European Commission: New Rules On Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) – Frequently Asked Questions

Date 16/01/2013

I. GENERAL CONTEXT AND APPLICABLE LAW

1. What is a credit rating?

A credit rating is an opinion issued by a specialised firm on the creditworthiness of an entity (e.g. an issuer of bonds) or a debt instrument (e.g. bonds or asset-backed securities). This opinion is based on research activity and presented according to a ranking system.

Citadel Selects Bloomberg For Derivatives Trading And Access To Clearing - Continues Trend Of Investors Preparing For Pending SEF Regulations

Date 16/01/2013

Citadel, a leading global financial institution, is now using Bloomberg's Fixed Income Trading platform for electronic trading and clearing of interest rate swaps.

FESE European Equity Market Report – Full Year 2012 Figures

Date 16/01/2013

The European Equity Market Report is a piece of analysis that allows for accurate comparison of trading statistics across European trading venues.

EU And Brazilian Regulators To Co-Operate On Cross-Border Supervision Of Alternative Investment Funds

Date 16/01/2013

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has approved the co-operation arrangements between the Brazilian Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) and the EU securities regulators for the supervision of alternative investment funds, including hedge funds, private equity and real estate funds. ESMA has negotiated the agreement with the CVM on behalf of all 27 EU national competent authorities for securities markets regulation.

Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Ended 2012 With Many Firsts

Date 16/01/2013

Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) was on song for 2012 with traded volumes and Open Interest peaking at new highs, surpassing previous records and setting new benchmarks.

NYSE Euronext Global Index Group Announces 2012 Performance Of Indices And Yearly Recap

Date 16/01/2013

NYSE Euronext’s (NYSE Euronext: NYX) Global Index Group today announced the 2012 performance of its benchmark indices.

European Commission: Statement By Commissioner Michel Barnier Following The Vote In The European Parliament On New European Rules To Regulate Credit Rating Agencies

Date 16/01/2013

I congratulate the European Parliament on today's agreement on additional rules for credit rating agencies (CRAs) which will considerably improve the quality of ratings.

Powernext Is Appointed To Operate The Registry Of Guarantees Of Origin For Five Years

Date 16/01/2013

A decree by the French Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, published on 15 January 2013 in the Official Journal, appointed Powernext as the National issuing body for electricity guarantees of origin in France. This nomination follows a tender from the National Direction of Energy and Climate in March 2012. Powernext will succeed RTE as the guarantee of origin issuing body on 1st May 2013 for a five-year term. 

Press Conference By Taro Aso, Japan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister Of Finance, And Minister For Financial Services

Date 16/01/2013

(Excerpt)

(Tuesday, January 8, 2013, from 11:23 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.)