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US And United Kingdom Lead Financial Development Index Despite Weaknesses - Risks In Emerging Markets Highlighted

Date 04/11/2010

The US and United Kingdom manage to hold top spots ahead of Asian financial centres Hong Kong and Singapore Developing countries continue to show financial stability, but other risks could jeopardize economic growth Global economic growth continues to rely disproportionately on emerging markets Report analyses 57 financial systems and capital markets around the world The report, rankings (PDF and excel) and country highlights can be downloaded

SGX ADR Volume Reaches $60m - Alternative Trading Venue Draws Investors

Date 04/11/2010

Singapore Exchange (SGX) today said trading of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) quoted on its GlobalQuote board has reached $60 million since the 22 October launch.

Nine Malaysian Futures Brokers Ready To Solicit Deals Directly With US Customers Under CFTC Approval

Date 04/11/2010

Nine Malaysian futures brokers received recognition by the National Futures Association (NFA-US) to solicit and accept orders and customer funds directly from U.S. customers as permitted by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (US CFTC).  

Summary Of October 2010 Activities At Tokyo Commodity Exchange

Date 04/11/2010

Tokyo Commodity Exchange today announced that October 2010 trading volume averaged 107,971 contracts per day, up 18.0% from September 2010. This records the double digit increase for the second consecutive month. Gold standard, which is the Exchange’s most traded commodity, increased by 20% from the previous month to 47,396 contracts per day and contributed to the increase of the monthly volume. Silver and palladium surged by 93.5% and 50.1% respectively. Reflecting the continuous record

ASX Group Monthly Activity Report – October 2010

Date 04/11/2010

The value of ASX-listed stocks, as measured by the All Ordinaries Index, rose 2.1% in October. Most other global markets also moved ahead during the month including: the US up 3.7%, Hong Kong up 3.3%, the UK up 2.3%, and Singapore up 1.5%, while Japan fell 1.8%.

ASX Compliance Monthly Activity Report – October 2010

Date 04/11/2010

Click here to download the ASX compliance monthly activity report for October 2010.

NASDAQ Dubai Monthly Trading Report October 2010 - Equities Traded Value Rises 30% In October Using DFM’s Trading Platform - Three More Brokers Join NASDAQ Dubai To Take Advantage Of Expanded Liquidity Pool

Date 04/11/2010

The value of equities traded on NASDAQ Dubai increased by 30% to 155 million dollars in October 2010, from 119 million dollars in October 2009.

CCB Provides First Dalian Commodity Exchange Warrant Financing

Date 04/11/2010

By Yao Yibin (Futures Daily) – China Construction Bank (CCB) has recently provided its first DCE standard warrant financing – 1,688 contracts (8,440 tons) of LLDPE – to Grand Group Corporation.

Speech By SEC Commissioner Elisse B. Walter: Opening Remarks Regarding Proposed Rule 9j-1

Date 03/11/2010

Thank you, Chairman Schapiro. I, too, would like to thank the staff for its hard work on the rule before us today.

Federal Open Market Committee Statement

Date 03/11/2010

Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in September confirms that the pace of recovery in output and employment continues to be slow. Household spending is increasing gradually, but remains constrained by high unemployment, modest income growth, lower housing wealth, and tight credit. Business spending on equipment and software is rising, though less rapidly than earlier in the year, while investment in nonresidential structures continues to be weak. Employ