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MICEX: CJSC JSCB National Clearing Centre Admitted To Global Association Of Central Counterparties – CCP12

Date 28/09/2011

CJSC JSCB National Clearing Centre (NCC), a subsidiary of CJSC MICEX, has been admitted to the Global Association of Central Counterparties – CCP12.

Conning To Add Chief Investment Officer For Europe

Date 28/09/2011

Conning, Inc., a leading global provider of asset management solutions, services and research to the insurance industry, announced today that it will appoint Russell Büsst to a newly created position as its European Chief Investment Officer later this year.

Bonds Of Medium-Sized Companies Established In The German Market - Boerse Stuttgart Presents New Survey - One In Four Medium-Sized Enterprises Preparing To Issue A Bond - Guest Speaker Michael Glos Says Financing Mix Makes Sense For Medium-Sized Enterprises

Date 28/09/2011

In September 2010, Dürr AG was one of the pioneers that issued corporate bonds via Boerse Stuttgart’s Bondm trading segment. Today, just a year later, almost one in four medium-sized companies is planning to issue a bond. This was the conclusion of a recent survey on financing of medium companies in Germany produced by consultants Seidenschwarz & Comp. GmbH together with Prof Dr Burkhard Pedell of Stuttgart University and presented at a media conference.

ICE Futures Europe Consults On Launch Of ICE Brent NX (New Expiry) Crude Futures And Options

Date 28/09/2011

IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global regulated futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today announced that ICE Futures Europe will open a formal consultation period with market participants in relation to its proposal to introduce ICE Brent NX (New Expiry) Crude Futures and Options contracts from the February 2013 contract month onwards. The consultation will run from 28 September to 21 October 2011.

Hellenic Exchanges S.A. - Lapse Of The Right To The Dividend For Fiscal Year 2005

Date 28/09/2011

HELLENIC EXCHANGES informs investors that on 31.12.2011 the five year period, during which the dividend for fiscal year 2005 can be collected, expires. Following the abovementioned date, the rights to the dividend for fiscal year 2005 that have not been collected by investors, will lapse in favor of the Greek State, in accordance with the laws in effect.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 28/09/2011

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, 3 October 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 adjustments are based on the clearing company’s normal procedures and standard margining methodology.

R.J. O’Brien Moves, Expands New York Office To Accommodate Growth, Additional Institutional Brokerage Teams

Date 28/09/2011

R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), the largest independent futures brokerage firm in the United States, announced today that the Chicago-based company has moved its New York operation into larger office space to accommodate the firm’s growing institutional presence in the city and addition of numerous experienced teams of  broker groups.

Bonds Of Medium-Sized Companies Established In The German Market - Boerse Stuttgart Presents New Survey - One In Four Medium-Sized Enterprises Preparing To Issue A Bond - Guest Speaker Michael Glos Says Financing Mix Makes Sense For Medium-Sized Enterprises

Date 28/09/2011

In September 2010, Dürr AG was one of the pioneers that issued corporate bonds via Boerse Stuttgart’s Bondmtrading segment. Today, just a year later, almost one in four medium-sized companies is planning to issue a bond. This was the conclusion of a recent survey on financing of medium companies in Germany produced by consultants Seidenschwarz & Comp. GmbH together with Prof Dr Burkhard Pedell of Stuttgart University and presented at a media conference. Among the guest speakers at the ‘1 Jahr Bondm’ (one year of Bondm) event were former German Economics Minister Michael Glos and Peter Hofelich, SME Commissioner for the Federal State Government of Baden-Wuerttemberg.

Aon Appoints Head Of European Power Business

Date 28/09/2011

Aon Risk Solutions, the risk management business of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON), today announced the appointment of Denis Waerseggers to the newly created position of European Power leader, effective 1 December. He joins Aon from GDF SUEZ, a leading global energy company and the number one independent power producer in the world, where he has been deputy director of insurance for the past six years.

European Commission: Common Rules For A Financial Transaction Tax – Frequently Asked Questions

Date 28/09/2011

1. General background

Why has the Commission proposed a new tax on the financial sector?

For two main reasons:

• the financial sector would make a fair contribution to the cost of the crisis after benefiting from very significant financial support from governments since the beginning of the current crisis

• a coordinated framework at EU level would help to create a stronger internal market for financial services by avoiding competitive distortions and discouraging risky trading activities. It would also be a strong signal to promote the introduction of such a tax at global level