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ESMA Gathers Worldwide Supervisors To Discuss Enforcement Of IFRS

Date 02/12/2011

Accounting enforcers from around 30 countries met on 1 and 2 December 2011 in Paris, follow-ing an invitation by ESMA to discuss International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), en-forcement systems and enforcement decisions. In addition to representatives from national enforcers, representatives of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), Interna-tional Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB), the European Commission and the International Organization of Securities Commission Organizations (IOSCO) participated in the meeting.

Vienna Stock Exchange Monthly Statistics - Cash And Derivatives Markets - November 2011

Date 02/12/2011

Click here to download Vienna Stock Exchange's derivatives markets detailed monthly statistics for November 2011.

Irish Stock Exchange Statistics November 2011

Date 02/12/2011

Please click here for the November 2011 ISE monthly statistical report.

Vienna Stock Exchange Monthly Statistics - Cash And Derivatives Markets - November 2011

Date 02/12/2011

ICE Reports 14% Increase In Daily Futures Volume For November

Date 02/12/2011

IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, reported solid growth in futures volume for November 2011. Average daily volume (ADV) for ICE's futures markets was 1,563,621 contracts, an increase of 14% from November 2010. Year-to-date through November 30, ADV across ICE's futures exchanges was 1,550,398 contracts, an increase of 17% compared to the first 11 months of 2010.  Total futures volume in November 2011 was 32.8 million contracts.

Focus On Bonuses Misses The point, Says BBA's Angela Knight

Date 02/12/2011

Ongoing disputes over the emotive and divisive issue of bonuses shouldn't distract the UK from a possible eurozone breakup, says BBA Chief Executive Angela Knight.

CME Group Volume Averaged 13.2 Million Contracts Per Day In November 2011, Up 6 Percent From October 2011

Date 02/12/2011

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced November volume averaged 13.2 million contracts per day, up 6 percent from October 2011, but down 7 percent from November 2010.  Average daily volume for November 2010, boosted by the completion of QE2, came in at 14.2 million contracts per day.  November 2011 average daily volume was higher than 4 other months during 2011, and year-to-date volume is averaging 13.8 million contracts per day, up 12 percent from the same time period in 2010.  Total volume for November was 276 million contracts, of which 83 percent was traded electronically.

HKFE Announces Margin Rates For Adjusted PICC Futures Contracts

Date 02/12/2011

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Monday, 5 December 2011, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contracts will be as outlined in the table below.  The margins are based on the clearing company's normal procedures and standard margining methodology.

Indian Commodity Exchange Records High Volumes In Bullion - 149 KGs of Gold & 3665.75 KGs Of Silver Delivered On Its Platform

Date 02/12/2011

The Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX), has recorded one of its highest volumes in physical delivery of bullion (Gold & Silver) on its platform.

BATS Global Markets Reports November Market Share

Date 02/12/2011

BATS Global Markets (BATS), a global operator of stock and options markets, today reported strong U.S. equities matched market share of 11.5% compared to 9.9% a year ago.  BATS Options and BATS Europe also recorded solid performances in October, reporting 3.1% and 5.1% matched market share, respectively.