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European Commission Interim Forecast: Euro Area In Mild Recession With Signs Of Stabilisation

Date 23/02/2012

The unexpected stalling of the recovery in late 2011 is set to extend into the first two quarters of 2012. However, modest growth is predicted to return in the second half of the year. On an annual basis, real GDP in 2012 is now forecast to remain unchanged in the EU (0.0%) and to contract by 0.3% in the euro area. Uncertainty remains high and developments across countries are uneven. The inflation forecast for 2012 has been revised slightly upwards compared with the autumn, due to persistently high energy prices and increases in indirect taxes. It now stands at 2.3% in the EU and 2.1% in the euro area.

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

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.