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Opening Statement, Eighth Series Of Proposed Rulemakings Under The Dodd-Frank Act - CFTC Commissioner Scott O’Malia

Date 16/12/2010

Mr. Chairman, I am grateful this is the final rulemaking for 2010. As you noted, we have noticed 30 proposed rulemakings, four advanced notices, two interim final rules, and one final rule. While I am thankful that we have just a few more rulemakings left to complete in the new year, I recognize we are only halfway through the process – and it’s probably the case that the easiest portion is past us.
The Options Clearing Corporation Announces Two Officer Promotions

Date 16/12/2010

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) announced today the promotions of two officers.
“Proposed Position Limits For Derivatives”: Statement Of Bruce Fekrat, Senior Special Counsel, Division Of Market Oversight

Date 16/12/2010

Good afternoon Mr. Chairman, Commissioners. Today staff is recommending the Commission approve a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish position limits for certain derivatives.
ELX's Objections To The SEC Regarding Proposed FICC Rule Changes

Date 16/12/2010

Click here to download ELX's objections to the SEC regarding proposed FICC rule changes.
European Systemic Risk Board Established

Date 16/12/2010

The legislation establishing the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) came into force today. The seat of the ESRB is in Frankfurt am Main and its Secretariat is ensured by the European Central Bank (ECB).

Economic Zones World And DIFC To Collaborate On Economic Development Of Dubai - Partnership Will Lead To Improved Financial Services For Businesses Based In Jafza And Lead To Greater Visibility Of DIFC Based Institutions

Date 16/12/2010

Economic Zones World ("EZW") today signed a memorandum of understanding ("MoU") with the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority ("DIFC Authority") on identifying and developing products that will enhance financing services offered to companies based in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza). The MoU confirms the parties' joint commitment to Dubai's economic development.
SEC Brings Fraud Charges Against Self-Described Idaho Nuclear Power Company

Date 16/12/2010

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a self-described power company in Idaho with fraudulently raising funds for a $10 billion nuclear power project. The SEC is seeking an emergency court order to freeze the assets of the company and two executives.
Program Trading Averaged 26.1 Percent Of NYSE Volume During Dec. 6-10

Date 16/12/2010

The New York Stock Exchange, a subsidiary of NYSE Euronext (NYX), today released its weekly program-trading data compiled from member firms’ executed volume from NYSE’s orders database. The report includes trading on the NYSE for Dec. 6-10.
CME Clearing Europe Receives Recognised Clearing House Status From UK's Financial Services Authority

Date 16/12/2010

CME Clearing Europe, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CME Group, today announced that it is approved as a Recognised Clearing House (RCH) by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) of the United Kingdom. Barclays Bank PLC and J.P. Morgan will act as the first settlement banks for CME Clearing Europe and will be a central part of its payment infrastructure. J.P. Morgan will also provide custody and liquidity services.
SEC Charges Former Law Firm Partner In Multi-Million Dollar Scheme

Date 16/12/2010

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Jonathan Star Bristol, attorney for former financial advisor Kenneth Ira Starr, with aiding and abetting Starr's multi-million dollar fraud by allowing Starr to use his attorney trust accounts as conduits when Starr stole money from advisory clients.