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European Central Bank: Measures To Preserve Collateral Availability

Date 06/09/2012

On 6 September 2012 the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) decided on additional measures to preserve collateral availability for counterparties in order to maintain their access to the Eurosystem’s liquidity-providing operations.

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Indexes Up After Isaac Makes Approach And Fed Indicates QE3 May Be Necessary - Dow Jones-UBS Commentary By Christine Marie Nielsen

Date 06/09/2012

The Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index was up 1.29% for the month of August as Isaac—the first hurricane to reach the U.S. this year—made its way to the U.S. and threatened crops and product production. The storm was eventually downgraded from hurricane strength. Market participants also took note of minutes from the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting that indicated a third round of monetary easing may be necessary.

Brazilian Independence Day - Market Holiday

Date 06/09/2012

On Friday (September, 7th) is public holiday in Brazil and there will be no trading on BM&FBOVESPA. 

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Indexes - August 2012 Performance Report

Date 06/09/2012

The Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index was up 1.29% for the month of August. The Dow Jones-UBS Single Commodity Indexes for unleaded gas, orange juice and silver had the strongest gains with month-end returns of 13.62%, 13.35% and 12.31%, respectively. The three most significant downside performing single commodity indexes were natural gas, sugar and lean hogs, which ended the month down 14.44%, 12.63 %, and 7.63% respectively.

BM&FBOVESPA Announces August Market Performance

Date 06/09/2012

• Financial Volume: Highest BOVESPA segment financial volume since August 2011
• ETFs: Financial volume grows 34% in August in the 14 ETFs traded on the Exchange 
• BTC: Securities Lending financial volume grows more than 20% from previous month
• FIIs: Financial volume grows over 20% and number of trades over 37% in Real Estate Funds (FIIs) in August from July

Dow Jones Islamic Market Titans 100 Index Finished Up 1.82% In August - Index Measures Performance Of 100 Of World’s Leading Shari’ah-Compliant Stocks - Dow Jones Islamic Market Asia/Pacific Titans 25 Index Lose 1.52% - Dow Jones Islamic Market Europe Titans 25 Index, Dow Jones Islamic Market U.S. Titans 50 Index End August In Positive Territory

Date 06/09/2012

The Dow Jones Islamic Market Titans 100 Index finished August up 1.82%, according to data compiled by S&P Dow Jones Indices. The index measures the performance of 100 of the world’s leading Shari’ah-compliant stocks.

SEC Charges Oregon-Based Investment Adviser For Failing To Disclose Revenue Sharing Payments

Date 06/09/2012

The Securities and Exchange Commission today instituted a settled administrative proceeding against two Portland, Oregon-based investment advisory firms and their owner regarding the failure to disclose a revenue-sharing agreement and other potential conflicts of interest to clients.

Brodsky At CBOE Risk Management European Conference: Announces Plans For 24-Hour VIX Futures Trading And CFE London Hub

Date 06/09/2012

CBOE Futures Exchange, LLC (CFE) plans to expand trading hours for CBOE Volatility Index (VIX Index) futures to virtually 24 hours from eight hours beginning sometime in 2013, CBOE Holdings Chairman and CEO William J. Brodsky announced today at the CBOE Risk Management Conference Europe near Dublin, Ireland. VIX Index futures will be the first contract traded on a CBOE Holdings exchange with around-the-clock access, five days a week, pending regulatory approval.

For A European Public Space - Remarks By Mario Draghi, President Of The ECB On Receiving The M100 Media Award 2012, Potsdam, 6 September 2012

Date 06/09/2012

It is an honour to be recognised as a contributor to the European project, and to join the company of such illustrious previous recipients. Working for Europe is not only my profession, but also, on a personal level, a driving mission. And in these difficult times – when, unfortunately, we are rarely sans souci – striving to build a strong, united and stable Europe is more important than ever.

Statement By IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde On ECB Decisions

Date 06/09/2012

Managing Director Christine Lagarde of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) made the following statement regarding today’s decisions of the European Central Bank (ECB):

“We strongly welcome the ECB’s new framework, the Outright Monetary Transactions (OMT), for intervention in sovereign bond markets of countries accepting EFSF and ESM support for their macroeconomic adjustment programs and adhering to the associated structural and fiscal reform efforts. The IMF stands ready to cooperate within our frameworks."