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TABB Group Launches Eight-Part Commentary Series Examining The European Commission’s MiFID II Review

Date 19/01/2011

TABB Group announced today it is introducing an eight-part series of commentaries based on the public consultation on the review of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) published December 8, 2010 by the European Commission.
European Commission Decision Lays The Foundation For Reinforced International Cooperation On The Supervision Of Auditors

Date 19/01/2011

The European Commission today adopted the first decision recognising the equivalence of the audit oversight systems in 10 third countries1. This decision paves the way for reinforced cooperation between Member States and third countries which have been declared equivalent, so that they can mutually rely on each others' inspections of audit firms. The decision also grants a transitional period to
TriOptima Announces Global Interest Rate Trade Reporting Repository Figures For Year-End 2010

Date 19/01/2011

TriOptima, the OTC derivatives market infrastructure provider, today announces that the total notional amounts outstanding for all interest rate derivative transactions reported by the G-14 financial institutions to the Global Interest Rate Trade Reporting Repository (the Rates Repository) as of December 31, 2010 was $472.3 trillion. This represents 3.9 million transactions. When the Rates Repository began public reporting in March 2010, there was $448.7 trillion in notional outstandings and
UBS: Ricardo Honegger Hired As Head Of Global Synthetic Equity

Date 19/01/2011

Ricardo Honegger joins UBS from Deutsche Bank as Managing Director and Head of Global Synthetic Equity, reporting to Yassine Bouhara (Joint Global Head of Equities) and Francois Gouws (Joint Global Head of Equities). He too will be a Managing Director, based in London and will lead a Global Synthetic Equity business which will enable UBS to better leverage its existing strengths and enhance its offering to clients. Ricardo will be responsible for the strategy, creation and management of our
Financial Services: Additional Legislative Proposal To Complete The Framework For Financial Supervision In Europe

Date 19/01/2011

Following the launch of the three new European Supervisory Authorities on 1 January 2011 (MEMO/11/1), the Commission now proposes to make targeted changes to legislation in the area of insurance and securities regulation to e

UBS: Dr. Marcus Overhaus Hired As Head Of Global Equities Structuring And Co-Head Of Securities Structuring

Date 19/01/2011

Dr. Marcus Overhaus joins from Deutsche Bank as UBS's Head of Global Equity Structuring and Co-Head of Securities Structuring. Marcus has joined as a Managing Director based in London. In his new role Marcus will drive the expansion of our global structured equity and securities derivatives offerings, reporting to Yassine Bouhara (Joint Global Head of Equities), Francois Gouws (Joint Global Head of Equities) and Roberto Hoornweg (Global Head of Securities Distribution). Bringing over 18 years of
Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX) Monthly Newsletter- January 2011

Date 19/01/2011

Click here to download the TAIFEX January Newsletter.
Euroclear Bank To Offer Post-Trade Services For Brazilian Securities

Date 19/01/2011

Euroclear Bank announces today the launch on 31 January of settlement, custody and related post-trade services for all Brazilian equities and domestic fixed-income securities. Transactions in these securities will be sent to Euroclear Bank’s local agent for processing in one of the three Brazilian central securities depositories (CSDs).
CFTC: Interagency Working Group Releases Carbon Oversight Study

Date 19/01/2011

A Federal interagency working group led by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) yesterday released a report on the oversight of existing and prospective carbon markets, fulfilling a requirement established in Section 750 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Act requires the group to “conduct a study on the oversight of existing and prospective carbon markets to ensure efficient, secure, and transparent carbon markets, including oversight of sp
Thai Bourse Amends Approach For Listed Companies Facing Possible Delisting To Meet Regional Standard, Starting Jan 26

Date 19/01/2011

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has changed its listed companies’ regulations to match regional standards; it will benefit both listed companies and their shareholders. The changes are on the approach for listed companies facing possible delisting due to operations and financial conditions to resolve within a maximum of 4 years period.