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First Namibian Government Bond Lists On JSE

Date 19/11/2012

The Republic of Namibia today listed its first Rand-denominated government bond on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). With a R3 billion medium term note programme approved, the first tranche is an issuance of ZAR 850 million.  

Financial Stability Board Publishes Initial Integrated Set Of Recommendations To Strengthen Oversight And Regulation Of Shadow Banking

Date 18/11/2012

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is publishing today for public consultation an initial integrated set of policy  recommendations to strengthen oversight and regulation of the shadow banking system.

US Treasury ‘Final Determination’ To Exempt FX From Central Clearing Under Dodd-Frank Brings Clarity, Says GFMA’s Global FX Division

Date 17/11/2012

The US Treasury decision to exempt foreign exchange forwards and swaps transactions from the clearing and exchange trading requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act is a critical step in ensuring the safe functioning of a well performing market and in promoting clarity in the international regulatory regime, according to the Global FX Division of the Global Financial Markets Association. 

United States Department Of The Treasury Fact Sheet: Final Determination On Foreign Exchange Swaps And Forwards

Date 16/11/2012

The Dodd-Frank Act put in place a comprehensive set of reforms to help build stronger, safer, and more efficient financial markets.  The Obama Administration fought hard for and strongly supports the Dodd-Frank Act’s comprehensive reforms to the derivatives market, which will reduce risk, increase transparency, and provide accountability for market participants.

ISDA Publishes Standard Form Disclosures Relating Primarily To The Requirements Of Commodity Futures Trading Commission External Business Conduct Rules

Date 16/11/2012

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Remarks By FINRA Executive Vice President, Regulatory Policy Thomas Selman From The Investment Program Association Fall Conference

Date 16/11/2012

Good morning and thank you for your kind introduction.

During the dark days of the Great Depression, amidst widespread media coverage and intense public interest, the Roosevelt administration and Congress debated the future of financial regulation. Before the stock market crash, there was little appetite for federal regulation of the securities markets. The crash changed that. For the first time, fundamental questions were extensively studied: Should the federal government control the issuance of securities, the allocation of capital and the structure and practices of large industrial corporations? How could speculation on stock markets be reduced? Should the federal government restructure the stock exchanges?

ISE Weekly Listings November 16, 2012

Date 16/11/2012

The International Securities Exchange listed new options classes during the week beginning November 12, 2012 as described below.  

Bermuda Stock Exchange Announces New Trading Member – Cohort Limited

Date 16/11/2012

The Bermuda Stock Exchange (“BSX”) is pleased to announce that Cohort Limited has joined the BSX as a Trading Member, effective 1 November, 2012.

CFTC.Gov Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 16/11/2012

The current reports for the week of November 13, 2012, are now available.

Direct Edge Trading Notice #12-56: Market Holiday Reminder – Thanksgiving

Date 16/11/2012

EDGA Exchange, Inc. (EDGA^®) and EDGX Exchange, Inc. (EDGX^®) will be closed on Thursday, November 22, 2012, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. In addition, both EDGA and EDGX will close early on Friday, November 23, 2012, with the regular trading session ending at 1:00 p.m. and extended session ending at 5:00 p.m. Both exchanges will resume normal trading hours on Monday, November 26, 2012.