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Martin Porter And Adrian Guest Join b-next To Head Up International Expansion

Date 08/02/2012

b-next, a specialist provider of Market Abuse Surveillance, Insider Dealing and Compliance software solutions, is bolstering its sales division in a drive to expand its international client base. b-next is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Porter as Business Development Director and Adrian Guest as Sales Manager EMEA. 

NYSE Euronext Announces Trading Volumes For January 2012 - Global Derivatives ADV Down 17% Year-Over-Year - European Cash ADV Down 15% - U.S. Cash ADV Down 24%

Date 08/02/2012

NYSE Euronext (NYX) today announced trading volumes for its global derivatives and cash equities exchanges for January 2012¹. Trading volumes declined year-over-year across most venues, but generally rebounded from seasonally slower December 2011. Global derivatives average daily volume (“ADV”) of 7.5 million contracts in January 2012 decreased 17.3% versus the prior year, with European Derivatives declining 31.3% and U.S. equity options decreasing 4.1%. European cash trading ADV decreased 14.6% and U.S. cash trading ADV decreased 23.5% from January 2011 levels.

Thai Bourse Market Report For January

Date 08/02/2012

• Daily average trading volume up 12.74 pct month-on-month to USD 796 mln,
• Market cap at THB 8.89 trillion, up 5.75 pct from end-2011  
• Derivatives trading down 6.13 pct month-on-month at 28,104 contracts per day

MICEX-RTS Stock Exchange Offers New Opportunities For Participants In Executing Trades During The Post-Trading Auction

Date 08/02/2012

On February 13, 2012, MICEX-RTS Stock Exchange will launch additional features for submitting and executing trades during the post-trading auction held in the Main Market sector.

Finance Firm Debacle Shows Light Touch Failed - Watchdog Is Looking For The Regulation Sweet Spot, Writes New Zealand Financial Markets Authority 's Sean Hughes

Date 08/02/2012

A lot of newsprint has been devoted to the investigation of failed finance companies.

Tokyo Commodity Exchange January 2012 Average Daily Volume Down 4.2% From December 2011

Date 08/02/2012

Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) announced today that January2012 trading volume averaged 107,744 contracts per day, down 4.2% from December 2011. There was a notable increase in Rubber (up 26.2% to 9,488 contracts) and Platinum (up 6.4% to 12,919 contracts), but the volume of Gold, which is the most traded commodity at TOCOM and some of the other products decreased (Gold Standard, down 7% to 54,095 contracts, Gold Mini down 20.4% to 12,259 contracts).

ESMA: Vacancy For A TA - Officer For Corporate Reporting (AD6)

Date 07/02/2012

U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner To Attend G-20 Meeting Of Finance Ministers In Mexico City, Mexico, February 25-26, 2012

Date 07/02/2012

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced that Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner will travel to Mexico City, Mexico to attend the G-20 Meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors on February 25-26, 2012. The Secretary will meet with his international counterparts to discuss measures to promote global economic stability and growth. Additional details regarding Secretary Geithner’s schedule will be made available over the coming days.

ESMA Chair Speaks At EP/EC Event "Financial Advice Provided By Non-Profit Entities To Consumers"

Date 07/02/2012

This speech, entitled ‘What problems do consumers face when seeking financial advice?’ was given by Steven Maijoor, Chair of ESMA, on 7 February 2012.

European Parliament - Insider Trading And Market Manipulation: First Committee Debate

Date 07/02/2012

Draft EU legislation to discourage insider trading and market manipulation was discussed for the first time in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Monday. MEPs focused on how best to define "insider information", ensure proper surveillance, encourage whistle blowers and punish offenders.