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José Manuel Durão Barroso President Of The European Commission - Joint European Parliament Debate On The Forthcoming European Council Meeting And The Multiannual Financial Framework - European Parliament /Strasbourg 13 June 2012

Date 13/06/2012

Mr President,

Minister,

Honourable members.

You have invited me to prepare with you the next European Council, and to discuss the economic situation and the multiannual financial framework. I welcome this choice of topics. The MFF is indeed a crucial part of our response to the challenges we face as it is a tool for investing in jobs and growth, while reinforcing stability.

Verena Ross, Executive Director Of ESMA, Spoke At The ICSA In Copenhagen

Date 13/06/2012

Verena Ross gave a speech on ESMA’s role in European and international regulatory cooperation, at the International Council of Securities Associations in Copenhagen on 12 June.

Thailand Futures Exchange Upgrades Four Gold Members To Trade All Derivatives Products

Date 13/06/2012

The Thailand Futures Exchange pcl (TFEX), under The Stock Exchange of Thailand group, reveals that its board has approved four current precious metal-related members to become full members, allowing them to trade all types of derivatives products on the TFEX from June.

First Derivatives And FOREX CLUB Announce Strategic Partnership

Date 13/06/2012

First Derivatives plc (“FD”), a leading provider of software and consulting services to global investment banks, brokers and hedge funds has today announced that it has entered a strategic partnership with FOREX CLUB, a leading1 online broker. The partnership will enable FOREX CLUB clients to benefit from global access to the largest liquidity pools in the market provided by 12 leading global banks and institutional levels of pricing, execution and spreads in foreign exchange trading.

Shanghai Stock Exchange, China Securities Index Set Up New Index Expert Committee

Date 13/06/2012

The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and China Securities Index Co., Ltd. (CSI) have recently elected a new Index Expert Committee. The new Committee, with Wu Weicong taking the position of Chairman, consists of ten experts and renowned scholars in fields of domestic and foreign index compilation, index investment and market research, among whom five are domestic members and five from abroad.

Thai Bourse Announces SET Indices Semi-Annual Review

Date 13/06/2012

The Stock Exchange of Thailand’s (SET) announces the result of the semi-annual index review for SET50, SET100, and SETHD indices for the second half of 2012 (July 1-December 31), SET Group Head, Products Business & Development Kesara Manchusree said.

Shanghai Stock Exchange Market Closure Schedule For Dragon Boat Festival 2012

Date 13/06/2012

The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) hereby announces the market closure schedule for the Dragon Boat Festival 2012 in line with the "SSE Holiday Schedule for 2012" (Shang Zheng Jiao Zi [2011] No. 52). The SSE will close from June 22 (Friday) to June 24 (Sunday), and open for trading on June 25 (Monday). Please make relevant arrangements according to the notice.

Shanghai Stock Exchange, China Securities Index Co., Ltd.: New Expert Consultative Committee And Appraisal Result For Corporate Governance Sector Unveiled

Date 13/06/2012

The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and China Securities Index Co., Ltd. (CSI) have recently elected a new Expert Consultative Committee for SSE Corporate Governance Sector and re-evaluated the Sector. The new 11-member Committee, with Hu Ruyin taking the position of Chairman, consists of domestic experts and renowned scholars in the field of corporate governance research. Established in 2007, the Committee has devoted itself to providing consultation services and suggestions for decision-making for the appraisal of the SSE Corporate Governance Sector.

The Palestine Exchange (PEX) Announces Sunday 17 June 2012 An Official Holiday

Date 13/06/2012

The Palestine Exchange (PEX) will be closed on Sunday 17/06/2012 celebrating the Ascent of the Prophet Holiday. PEX will resume its business on Monday 18/06/2012.

Fidessa Helps Market Participants Make Sense Of EU Regulation - White Paper Assesses Likely Future Landscape To Help Firms Stay One Step Ahead

Date 13/06/2012

Fidessa group plc (LSE: FDSA), provider of high-performance trading, investment management and information solutions for the world’s financial community, has announced the publication of a white paper examining the on-going regulatory pressures faced by the European trading community today. Entitled European Regulation - A Tale in Four Acts, the paper aims to help market participants negotiate the increasingly complex web of regulation that will result from the introduction of initiatives such as MiFID II, MAD II and EMIR.