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BISX Q2, 2012 Statistical Report

Date 27/08/2012

BISX is pleased to announce its BISX All-Share Index and trading statistics for the six month period ending June 30, 2012 with comparison to the same period of 2011.

Training An Education Cooperation Between Eurex And China Futures Association - Options Training Course In Beijing

Date 27/08/2012

Within the scope of a Training & Education cooperation between Eurex and CFA (China Futures Association) the first Eurex-CFA Options training course was held from 23 to 28 July, 2012 at Beijing, Friendship Hotel. The course model is a two stage options training for the managers of research and asset management departments as well as traders of Chinese futures companies. Stage one contains a domestic training in Beijing, China, stage two is a foreign training in Frankfurt, Germany.

CFTC Issues Final Rules Establishing Swap Dealer And Major Swap Participant Requirements For Swap Trading Relationship Documentation, Swap Confirmation, Reconciliation And Compression Of Swap Portfolios

Date 27/08/2012

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today approved final rules to improve the risk management procedures of swap dealers and major swap participants. The CFTC voted 5 to 0 via seriatim to approve the final rules, which will become effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.

MGEX Announces New Incentives For AJC Futures And Options Contract

Date 27/08/2012

MGEX, a  Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), has announced enhanced exchange fee incentives for the new Apple Juice Concentrate (AJC) futures and options contract.

Statement Of Support – Internal Business Conduct Standards, CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler

Date 27/08/2012

I support the final rule implementing Congress’ direction that the Commission adopt rules for “timely and accurate confirmation, processing, netting, documentation, and valuation of all swaps.” This direction was included in the swaps market reform provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act).

Hellenic Exchanges S.A. Change In The Composition Of The Board Of Directors

Date 27/08/2012

The Board of Directors of Hellenic Exchanges, at its meeting today, elected Mr. Petros Christodoulou, as new non-executive member, in place of Mr. Alexandros Tourkolias who resigned. Mr. Christodoulou is Deputy CEO of the National Bank of Greece.

Federal Reserve Board Begins Practice Of Publishing Reserve Bank Financial Reports On A Quarterly Basis

Date 27/08/2012

The Federal Reserve Board on Monday began the practice of publishing unaudited combined Federal Reserve Bank financial reports on a quarterly basis. This enhancement to the Board's previous financial reporting procedures will provide greater transparency by communicating financial information on a more frequent basis and in greater detail.

Princeton Financial Systems Launches DVS Publisher Suite Version 3.5

Date 27/08/2012

Princeton Financial® Systems, a global leader in providing accounting, compliance and reporting solutions to the investment industry, has introduced enhancements to its DVS Publisher Suite. Version 3.5 provides users with enhanced configuration and formatting functionality.

Global CEOs And U.S. Small Business Owners Are Looking Beyond 2012 And The U.S. Election For Sustainable Improvement In The Economy And Job Creation

Date 27/08/2012

• Two-thirds of public-company CEOs and nearly 60% of U.S. small business owners project modest growth for the global economy beginning in 2013;
• 64% of public companies intend to add jobs in 2013, almost twice the rate of U.S. small businesses, many of which do not expect growth or new jobs this year or next;
• Lack of access to capital is prohibiting growth, innovation and new jobs, especially for small business in America;
• Ahead of the U.S. election, the majority of respondents say reductions in taxes, deficit, regulation, and entitlements will stimulate the economy and job growth.

HKEx: Scrip Dividend Scheme In Relation To The Interim Dividend For The Year Ending 31 December 2012 - Calculation Of Market Value

Date 27/08/2012

On 8 August 2012, the Board declared payment of the Interim Dividend to Shareholders whose names appeared on HKEx’s register of members on the Record Date.  The Interim Dividend will be payable in cash with a scrip alternative under which eligible Shareholders may elect to receive the Interim Dividend wholly or partly in the form of New Shares instead of in cash.