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CFTC Releases Results Of Limited Reviews Of Futures Commission Merchants - CFTC Did Not Find Any Material Breaches Of Customer Funds Protection Requirements During The Spot Check

Date 25/01/2012

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) today released findings of limited reviews of futures commission merchants (FCMs) to assess compliance with requirements to segregate customer funds pursuant to Section 4d of the Commodity Exchange Act (ACT). The limited reviews also covered the FCMs’ obligation to set aside in secured accounts funds deposited by customers for trading on foreign boards of trade under Section 4(b) of the Act and Part 30 of the Commission’s regulations. As of the review date for each FCM, all of the FCMs were in compliance with the segregation or Part 30 secured amount requirements.

FSB Completes Peer Review Of Switzerland

Date 25/01/2012

The  Financial  Stability  Board  (FSB)  published today  the  report  on  the  peer  review  of Switzerland. The  main  purpose  of  the  report  is  to  assess  Switzerland’s  progress  in addressing regulatory and supervisory issues raised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) in 2006-07. The report also provides an overview of market and regulatory developments since the FSAP was published.

Kansas City Board Of Trade Appoints Public Directors For 2012 - Michael V. Dunn Joins The KCBT Board Of Directors

Date 25/01/2012

The Kansas City Board of Trade announces the election of Michael V. Dunn and James Lammle as public directors. Four public directors sit on the exchange's board, along with seven members, three of which are executive officers.

Federal Reserve Board And Federal Open Market Committee Release Economic Projections From The January 24-25 FOMC Meeting

Date 25/01/2012

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday released the attached table and charts summarizing the economic projections and the target federal funds rate projections made by Federal Reserve Board members and Federal Reserve Bank presidents for the January 24-25 meeting of the Committee.

Bionaturis To Start Trading On Mercado Alternativo Bursátil Tomorrow - It Is The Eighteenth Company To List On The MAB’s Growth Segment

Date 25/01/2012

The Supervision Committee of the Mercado Alternativo Bursátil (MAB) has announced the listing of Bioorganic Research and Services, S.A (Bionaturis) on the Growth Companies segment of this market, following a thorough review of all the information presented by the company and after the favourable assessment report on its listing issued by MAB’s Coordination and Admission Committee.

Launch Of AIM Italia - Mercato Alternativo Del Capitale - The SME Advisory Board And Borsa Italiana Launch A New Market Dedicated To Small And Medium Enterprises

Date 25/01/2012

SME Advisory Board and Borsa Italiana launched AIM Italia- Mercato Alternativo del Capitale. This new market will combine the AIM Italia and MAC markets in Italy and will enhance Borsa Italiana’s listing options for SMEs. Creating greater choice for companies, the new AIM Italia – Mercato Alternativo del Capitale has been built in response to feedback from companies, investors and brokers.

Hellenic Exchanges S.A. Financial Calendar

Date 25/01/2012

As part of the obligations of the Company to inform investors, Hellenic Exchanges SA announces the Financial Calendar for 2012:

• Release of Fiscal Year 2011 Results: Monday March 5^th 2012
• Release of First Quarter 2012 Results: Monday May 14^th 2012
• Annual General Meeting of Shareholders: Wednesday May 23^rd 2012
  • Dividend beneficiaries – Record date (*): Wednesday June 6^th 2012

Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement Of Longer-Run Goals And Policy Strategy

Date 25/01/2012

Following careful deliberations at its recent meetings, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has reached broad agreement on the following principles regarding its longer-run goals and monetary policy strategy. The Committee intends to reaffirm these principles and to make adjustments as appropriate at its annual organizational meeting each January.

FINRA Fines Merrill Lynch $1 Million For Failure to Arbitrate Disputes With Employees

Date 25/01/2012

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has fined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith $1 million for failing to arbitrate disputes with employees relating to retention bonuses. Registered representatives who participated in the bonus program had to sign a promissory note that prevented them from arbitrating disagreements relating to the note, forcing the registered representatives to resolve disputes in New York state courts.

SIFMA Applauds House Agriculture Passage Of Derivatives Bills

Date 25/01/2012

SIFMA today released the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., executive vice president, public policy and advocacy, in response to the House Agriculture Committee passing several pieces of legislation aimed at clarifying or amending certain parts of the derivatives section (Title VII) of the Dodd-Frank Act.