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EEX Asserts Itself In A Difficult Market Environment – Boom In Short-Term Trading – Natural Gas Market Reaches Record Level

Date 12/01/2012

In the past business year, the European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) succeeded in expanding its position as major energy exchange in Europe and increasing the liquidity of its trading markets for power, natural gas and emission allowances. In spite of the uncertainty on the market and a wait-and-see attitude of the market participants because of the financial crisis and the turnaround in energy policy adopted by the government in Germany, EEX managed to keep its trade volume stable and even increase it in some segments. The further expansion of the product and service range and the continuous improvement of the infrastructure for the customers were decisive for this positive development. However, there were different developments in the various business fields of EEX. Overall, a shift in trading activities towards shorter terms was observed in the fields of power and natural gas. This is a trend which will continue with the increase in the share of renewable energies in the energy mix.

FFastFill To Provide Full Access To New LME Swap Contracts

Date 12/01/2012

FFastFill, the leading provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) to the LME marketplace, plans to provide full access to the new London Metal Exchange (LME) electronically traded swap contacts, as well as the ability for trade booking and downstream clearing. As announced by the LME, the new Non-ferrous Swap contracts will be available for trading from 23 January 2012.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Announces Appointment To Products Advisory Committee

Date 12/01/2012

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms CHING Kerry Kim Wai as a member of the Products Advisory Committee with effect from 28 November 2011.

Thai Bourse Launches Trading Alert List As A Trading Warning

Date 12/01/2012

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) continues to protect investor rights and benefits by introducing its Trading Alert List, a list of securities showing unusual movement of prices and trading volumes compared with the previous trading session, to warn investors about those unusual movements, starting from January 23.

During The January Holidays Total Trading Volume Of The MICEX-RTS Markets Reached RUB2.4 Trillion

Date 12/01/2012

n 2012 the Russian stock market was open during the January public holidays for the first time. From 3rd January to 9th January, 2012 the integrated exchange MICEX-RTS operated its trading services on the derivatives, securities, currency and money markets.

The Royal Bank Of Scotland Group Plc Announces Strategic And Organisational Changes In Its Investment Banking/Wholesale Business

Date 12/01/2012

RBS has today announced changes to its wholesale banking operations to ensure they continue to deliver against the Group’s strategy announced in 2009.  The changes follow a review outlined at its Q3 2011 results, in light of a changed market and regulatory environment.  The changes will see the reorganisation of RBS wholesale businesses into “Markets” and “International Banking” and the exit and downsizing of selected existing activities.

LME Volumes Surge To New Record In 2011

Date 12/01/2012

LME volumes surge to new record in 2011

• Total volume up 21.9 per cent with a total of 146.6 million lots traded in 2011
• Total value traded increases 32.8 per cent to $15.4 trillion
• LME Cobalt volumes hit new highs
• Record market open interest of 2.9 million lots

Asset Control Strengthens AC Plus With Direct Access To DTCC Corporate Actions Data

Date 12/01/2012

Asset Control, provider of financial data management solutions and services, today announced that DTCC Solutions LLC's Global Corporate Actions Validation Service (GCA VS) has been fully integrated into its AC Plus data management solution as standard functionality. The integration offers Asset Control clients direct connectivity to DTCC’s pre-validated corporate actions data, resulting in a dramatic reduction in the cost and risks typically associated with the sourcing of high-quality corporate actions information.

Amer Sports To Join The OMX Helsinki 25 Index As A Result Of The Semi-Annual Review

Date 12/01/2012

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announced today the result of the semi-annual review of the OMX Helsinki 25 Index (NASDAQ OMX Helsinki: OMXH25). Amer Sports (AMEAS) will become a component of the OMXH25 Index prior to market open on Monday, February 1, 2012. Amer Sports will replace Talvivaara Mining Company (TLV1V).

Japan's Financial Services Agency And Bank Of Japan: Comments On Volcker Rule Proposal

Date 12/01/2012

The Financial Services Agency and the Bank of Japan sent a comment letter on December 28, 2011 to the US regulators regarding the so-called Volcker Rule proposal issued for public comment.