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Standard & Poor’s Affirms SIX Group's AA- Credit Rating

Date 19/12/2011

The rating agency Standard & Poor’s has affirmed SIX Group's AA- creditrating, reflecting SIX Group's diverse operations and effective risk management. Securities services providers, SIX SIS Ltd and SIX x-clear Ltd, which are regulated as banks, each received an AA rating.

CME Group Approves KVH As A Provider Of Low-latency Connectivity Services - Accelerating Network Speed Trading Performance between Tokyo And Chicago

Date 19/12/2011

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, and KVH Co., Ltd. (“KVH”), Asia’s leading information delivery platform providing integrated cloud and network solutions, today announced that CME Group has approved KVH as a provider of connectivity services into and out of the new CME Co-Location facility.

NASDAQ Dubai Monthly Trading Report: November 2011

Date 18/12/2011

The value of shares traded on NASDAQ Dubai in November 2011 reached 36 million dollars, down 42% from 69 million dollars in October 2011, a trend in line with regional exchanges.

Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange Weekly Market Commentary - December 18, 2011

Date 18/12/2011

Welcome to the Weekly Market Commentary from DGCX, providing you with a snapshot of what’s happening in the energy, precious metal and currency futures markets. 

100 Companies Confirm Participation In Iran’s Finance Industry and Investment Fair

Date 18/12/2011

Despite passing 3 months after expiration of the 5^th Exchange, Bank and Insurance Fair, and the 5 month remaining period for the 6^th International "Finance Industry and Investment Fair", the number of confirmed registered companies have reached 100 which is unprecedented.

Montreal Exchange Achieves New Record In Open Interest

Date 16/12/2011

TMX Group Inc. today announced that Montreal Exchange achieved a new daily record in open interest on December 15, 2011.

BATS 1000 Index Down 2.6% This Week

Date 16/12/2011

BATS Global Markets, a global stock market operator, reports the BATS 1000®Index (Ticker: BATSK) declined 375.15 points, or 2.6%, this week to close at 13,932.12 as of 4 p.m. ET today. The S&P 500 Index was down 2.8% on the week.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

Date 16/12/2011

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:

Dick Berner – Director, Office of Financial Research, Department of the Treasury
Nancy J. Powell – Ambassador to India, Department of State 

Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite And Venture Select Indices

Date 16/12/2011

Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite and Select Indices:

On December 15, 2011, the shareholders of Silver Quest Resources Ltd. (TSXVN:SQI) approved the Arrangement Agreement whereby the company will be acquired by New Gold Inc. (TSX:NGD). Silver Quest will be removed from the S&P/TSX Venture Composite and Venture Select Indices after the close of Monday, December 19, 2011.

CME Group Commends The State Of Illinois' Efforts To Address Corporate Tax Disparity

Date 16/12/2011

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today commends the State Legislatures' efforts to address the corporate tax disparity in Illinois.