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LMEswaps Volumes Strong In First Month Of Trading

Date 23/02/2012

The London Metal Exchange (LME) announces encouraging volumes in LMEswaps trading since launching the contracts on 23 January 2012. A total of 2,400 lots traded, of which 2,368 were in aluminium, 30 in copper and two in nickel.
ESMA Launches A Consultation On Key Concepts Of The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive And Types Of AIFM

Date 23/02/2012

Responses to this discussion paper will help ESMA in finalising its policy approach. In light of the feedback received, ESMA will develop a consultation paper in Q2 2012 setting out formal proposals for draft regulatory technical standards on Article 4(4) of the AIFMD. The results of that public consultation will be used by ESMA in finalising the draft regulatory technical standards to be submitted to the European Commission for endorsement by the end of 2012.
EEX Carries Out Third Dutch Primary Market Auction

Date 23/02/2012

Today, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) carried outthe third primary market auction of European emission allowances (EUA) for the Netherlands.
HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Foxconn International Holdings Futures

Date 23/02/2012

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, 27 February 2012, 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 adjustments are based on the clearing company's normal procedures and standard margining methodology.
EEX/ECC: OTC Clearing Service for NBP Natural Gas Futures Starts With A Fee Holiday

Date 23/02/2012

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) will launch OTC clearing for natural gas transactions concluded on the British National Balancing Point (NBP) from 29 February 2012. Both clearing and settlement of the OTC transactions including physical settlement will be provided by the European Commodity Clearing AG (ECC).

European Commission: Statement By Vice-President Rehn At The Press Conference On The Interim Forecasts

Date 23/02/2012

Thank you for joining us at this presentation of the Commission’s February 2012 interim forecast.
Traiana Extends Harmony CreditLink To FX Options - Digital Vega First Trading Platform On The Service With Support Of FX Prime Brokers Citigroup And Morgan Stanley

Date 23/02/2012

Traiana, the leading provider of post-trade solutions, announced today the launch of an enhanced Harmony CreditLink, including pre-trade and post-trade credit and risk management services for FX derivatives trading. Digital Vega is the first to integrate the service into their multi-dealer FX options trading platform, Medusa, extending the capability to their connected FX Prime Brokers, buy-side firms and liquidity providers. Leading FX Prime Brokers Citigroup and Morgan Stanley will be the first to use the service to manage credit with their clients and counterparties.
Japan's Financial Services Agency: Policy Statement By Shozaburo Jimi, Minister Of State For Financial Services, At The Committee On Financial Affairs Of The House Of Representatives

Date 23/02/2012

It is nearly one year since the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred. This year is important as the first year of full-blown recovery from that disaster, so the government and the public sector must work together to do their utmost to steadily carry out full-fledged recovery work in the disaster-stricken areas.
Taiwan Futures Exchange Monthly Newsletter - February 2012

Date 23/02/2012

Click here to download TAIFEX's February Newsletter.
KVH To Launch First 10 Gigabit Ethernet Leased Line Encryption Service In Japan

Date 23/02/2012

KVH Co. Ltd., Asia’s leading information delivery platform providing IT and communication solutions, today announced the launch of its 10 Gigabit Ethernet Leased Line Encryption Service, a new encryption solution delivering best-in-class latency, available for the first time in Japan from March 1, 2012. The solution addresses the high-quality security needs of enterprises in financial services and other transaction-oriented industries by enabling the secure transmission of highly sensitive business-critical data between sites without impacting network performance.