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Statement By U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner At The International Monetary And Financial Committee (IMFC) Meeting

Date 16/04/2011

The IMF projects that the world economy will grow at about four and a half percent in 2011, but the world still faces very significant economic policy challenges.

Tehran Stock Exchange Monthly Bulletin - March 2011

Date 16/04/2011

Click here to download Tehran Stock Exchange's monthly bulletin for March 2011.

Federal Reserve Seeks Comments On Outline Of How It Intends To Apply Certain Parts Of Its Current Consolidated Supervisory Program For Bank Holding Companies To Savings And Loan Holding Companies

Date 15/04/2011

The Federal Reserve Board is seeking comment on a notice that outlines how it intends to apply certain parts of its current consolidated supervisory program for bank holding companies to savings and loan holding companies (SLHCs) after assuming supervisory responsibility for SLHCs. Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, supervisory and rule-writing authority for SLHCs and their non-depository subsidiaries will transfer from the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) to the Board on July 21, 2011.

Treasury International Capital Data For February

Date 15/04/2011

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for February 2011. The next release, which will report on data for March 2011, is scheduled for May 16, 2011.

Canadian Securities Regulators Update Registration Regime For Registrants

Date 15/04/2011

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced today that they have updated the regulatory framework for firms and individuals who deal in securities, provide investment advice or manage investment funds.

BATS 1000 Index Declines 0.7% This Week - Energy Sector Down 3.1% - Consumer Goods Up 1.9%

Date 15/04/2011

BATS Global Markets, a global stock market operator, reports the BATS 1000 Index (Ticker: BATSK) was down 0.7% for the week ending April 15. The S&P 500 Index declined 0.6% for the same period.

FSB Report On Progress In The Implementation Of The G20 Recommendations For Strengthening Financial Stability

Date 15/04/2011

Click here to download the FSB report on progress in the implementation of the G20 recommendations for strengthening financial stability.

Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 15/04/2011

Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Friday, April 15, 2011:

• Kria Resources Ltd. (TSXVN:KIA) will be removed from the index. The shares of the company have been acquired by Trevali Resources Corp. (TSX:TV) through a Plan of Arrangement.

Financial Stability Board Publishes Progress Report On OTC Derivatives Market Reforms Implementation

Date 15/04/2011

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) published today a progress report on implementation of OTC derivatives market reforms. The report summarises progress made toward implementation of the G20 commitments concerning standardisation, central clearing, exchange or electronic platform trading, and reporting of OTC derivatives transactions to trade repositories. In particular it looks at progress against the 21 recommendations set out in the FSB’s October 2010 report for implementing reforms in an internationally consistent and non-discriminatory implementation to meet the G20 commitments. In the report, the FSB makes several overall observations on progress, including identifying a number of issues meriting additional attention in the near term.

NYSE Euronext Upgrades Intellidex Series Of Indexes

Date 15/04/2011

NYSE Euronext today announced the release date for its updated Intellidex series of indexes that will be effective at the open of trading on June 2, 2011. The Intellidex indexes were developed by NYSE Euronext and leverages the company’s operational and listed product expertise to implement a uniquely focused, quantitatively-based methodology. Designed to offer investors a series of indexes with a comprehensive range of fundamental and quantitative characteristics, the Intellidex products have been enhanced to offer an even greater depth and refinement of various key weights and factors  that enable investors to choose among and execute a wide range of sophisticated strategies.