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BM&FBOVESPA Publishes Annual Report Containing Financial And Sustainability Results - GRI Standard - Exchange Publishes Economic, Financial, Social And Environmental Dimensions Simultaneously In A Single Report For Analysts And Investors

Date 22/02/2012

For the second year in a row, BM&FBOVESPA’s Annual Report contains information about the company’s economic, financial, social and environmental dimensions, in the same publication. It was released to the market on February 14, on the eve of the Exchange’s APIMEC meeting with analysts, investors and journalists, for the presentation of the 2011 results. The decision to publish a report with both financial and non-financial information is based on the understanding that these dimensions are linked and should be communicated to the market simultaneously, encouraging analysts and investors to include socio-environmental and corporate governance questions when assessing share prices and making investment decisions.

SGX-ST Offers To Review New Information By Former Independent Director Of China Sky

Date 22/02/2012

On 16 December 2011, SGX-ST reprimanded China Sky Fibre Chemical Limited (“the Company”) and the directors of its Board for failing to comply with the SGX-ST’s directive pursuant to Listing Rule 704(14) to appoint a Special Auditor (the “Reprimand”). On 16 February 2012, the Commercial Affairs Department (“CAD”) announced that it has commenced investigation into potential breaches of the Securities and Futures Act, Cap. 289 ("SFA") by the Company and its directors. On 21 February 2012 Mr Yeap Wai Kwong, a former independent director of the Company, applied to the High Court and was granted permission to apply for a quashing order on SGX-ST’s Reprimand of him dated 16 December 2011.

Natural Gas Exchange Continues U.S. Expansion By Adding Physical Clearing At Three New Locations

Date 22/02/2012

Natural Gas Exchange Inc. (NGX), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TMX Group Inc., today announced that it has added three new natural gas hubs in the United States.

BM&FBOVESPA Exchange Visits

Date 22/02/2012

BM&FBOVESPA offers a special Visiting Program for Foreign Students Groups. It consists of a presentation, in English, on the main aspects of the Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange, its markets, trading systems, projects, indices and statistics.

Direct Edge Market Data Notice #12-02: Market Data Fees

Date 22/02/2012

Overview

Effective May 1, 2012, Direct Edge will introduce fees for its depth of book market data feed for EDGA Exchange, Inc. and EDGX Exchange, Inc., pending Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval. Market data fees will apply to internal and external distribution, with no fees for User displays/devices.  

Top 15 Sovereign And Corporate Credit Default Swaps Provided By The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

Date 22/02/2012

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is publishing a weekly email containing simple, easy-to-read tables listing credit default swaps (CDS) contracts on the top 15 sovereign and corporate reference entities by net notional amount as well as the Top 10 volume movers, both corporate and sovereign, by percentage change based on the net notional amount registered in its Trade Information Warehouse for the week ending February 17, 2012, along with historical data. 

Council Of The European Union - Short Selling: More Transparency And Stricter Rules

Date 22/02/2012

On 21 February, the Economic and Financial Affairs Council adopted new rules for short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps. The regulation introduces common EU disclosure requirements and harmonises the powers that regulators may use in exceptional situations where there is a serious threat to financial stability.

NYSE Euronext Names Members Of Its Strategic Planning Committee For SMEs

Date 22/02/2012

Following the announcement in November 2011 of its commitment to stepping up efforts to serve SMEs, NYSE Euronext (NYX) today announced the immediate launch of its Strategic Planning Committee and named the new committee’s members.

Record Open Interest In LME Cobalt Marks Two-Year Anniversary Of Minor Metals Contracts

Date 22/02/2012

• Market open interest in LME Cobalt reaches record 544 lots in February 2012
• LME Cobalt traded 14,574 lots since launch, equivalent of $540 million
• LME Molybdenum traded 1,103 lots since launch, equivalent of $227 million

Affiliated Managers Group Opens Sales And Marketing Office In Dubai To Increase Focus On The Middle East Market

Date 22/02/2012

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) today  enhanced its Middle East distribution capabilities by establishing an office in  Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).