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EDHEC-Risk Institute Welcomes Distinguished New Members To Its International Advisory Board

Date 03/10/2012

EDHEC-Risk Institute is pleased to announce that six new members have joined its international advisory board, which brings together high-level representatives from regulatory bodies, leading pension funds, professional organisations and business partners.

Neonet Expands Its Execution Services Offering With Access To Greek And Turkish Equity Markets - Neonet Adds Access To Athens And Istanbul Stock Exchanges Thus Expanding Its Coverage Of European Equities

Date 03/10/2012

Neonet, the independent execution services provider, today announced the addition of two markets to further strengthen its coverage of European equities; Athens Stock Exchange and Istanbul Stock Exchange.

Marex Spectron Group Hires City Heavyweight As CEO

Date 03/10/2012

Marex Spectron Group (‘Marex Spectron’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Wall as Group Chief Executive Officer of the Company, subject to the usual regulatory approval. John replaces Roger Nagioff who took on the role of CEO to lead the firm during a period of rapid change and development over an agreed time-frame.

ULLINK Acquires Hexapod Solutions

Date 03/10/2012

ULLINK, provider of low-latency connectivity and trading solutions for the global financial community, today announced that it has acquired a substantial part of Hexapod Solutions, a supplier of adaptable software solutions and consultant services specializing in market making. 

NZX Monthly Shareholder Metrics - September 2012

Date 03/10/2012

Please see attached Monthly Shareholder Metrics for September 2012.

Introductory Remarks At SEC’s Market Technology Roundtable By SEC Chairman Mary L. Schapiro

Date 02/10/2012

Good morning. Thank you to all of the panelists for taking time to share your thoughts with us on market technology. And thank you to those who have already written in with your comments. You have given us a number of very thoughtful recommendations.

S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces Changes To The S&P/TSX Canadian Indices - A Deletion From The S&P/TSX Income Trust Index

Date 02/10/2012

S&P Canadian Index Services will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Canadian Indices:

The stapled unitholders of Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF.UN) have approved the restructuring of the company to a corporate structure. The name of the company is not changing and the new ticker symbol will be "LIF". Following this restructuring, the company will be removed from the S&P/TSX Income Trust Index and added to the S&P/TSX Equity, Capped Equity and Equity Completion indices. The company will remain a constituent of the S&P/TSX Composite, Capped Composite and Composite Equal Weight, the S&P/TSX Completion, the S&P/TSX Capped Materials and the S&P/TSX Composite Dividend Indices. All these changes will be effective after the close of trading on Thursday, October 4, 2012. 

Speech By SEC Commissioner Elisse B. Walter: Bringing Municipal Bond Trading Into the Light

Date 02/10/2012

Good morning, and thank you very much, Ken, for that lovely introduction. This time last year, my work schedule required me to address you through a video conference from Washington, so I am particularly delighted that I am able to join you in person at this year’s Municipal Bond Summit. Before I begin my remarks, I, of course, must mention that they represent my own views, and not necessarily those of the Commission, my fellow Commissioners, or members of the staff.

High-Level Expert Group On Reforming The Structure Of The EU Banking Sector Presents Its Report

Date 02/10/2012

The Commission has today received the report prepared by the High-level Expert Group on reforming the structure of the EU banking sector (MEMO/12/129). The Group chaired by Erkki Liikanen presented the main findings to Michel Barnier, Commissioner for internal market and services.

Dave Oxner Joins SIFMA As Managing Director

Date 02/10/2012

SIFMA today announced that it has appointed Dave Oxner as managing director of federal government affairs at SIFMA.  Mr. Oxner joins SIFMA from the office of Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) where he served as policy advisor.