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Opening Remarks By Managing Director Heng Swee Keat At Monetary Authority of Singapore' Annual Report 2008/09 Press Conference, 16 July 2009

Date 16/07/2009

The world economy has witnessed one of the most tumultuous and challenging times. Global GDP is expected to contract in 2009, the first time in the post-War period. The tremors that shook the financial markets surpassed the most extreme stress scenarios. Bank losses have now exceeded US$1.5 trillion and further writedowns are expected. In the six months following the collapse of Lehman Brothers, from September 2008 to March 2009, stock markets worldwide fell by almost 40%, wiping off about US$16
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA), Ministry Of Justice (MOJ) And Ministry Of Finance (MOF) Revise “Order On Transfer Account Management Institution” Regarding Foreign Transfer Account Management Institution

Date 16/07/2009

Today, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) revised the “Order on Transfer Account Management Institution” and promulgated it.
Tokyo Grain Exchange Moves Trading Of Non-GMO Soybeans, Arabica Coffee And Robusta Coffee To Session Trading

Date 16/07/2009

TGE will move trading of Non-GMO soybeans, arabica coffee and robusta coffee from the continuous electronic trading platform to session (Itayose) trading platform from Oct. 1, 2009.
Speech By SEC Chairman Mary L. Schapiro: Opening Statement Before The Commission Open Meeting

Date 15/07/2009

Good Morning. This is an open meeting of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 15, 2009. Today, we are considering a recommendation from the Division of Trading and Markets that the Commission propose rules to improve the availability of timely and important information to municipal securities investors and other market participants.
FINRA Warns Public Of Scam Using Fake FINRA Checks

Date 15/07/2009

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today issued an Investor Alert called Beware of Fake Check Scams, warning the public about scams that target job-seekers and those looking to make a little extra cash. These scams defraud victims by getting them to deposit and then transfer funds from fake checks that appear to be from legitimate companies—including FINRA.

SEC Votes To Propose Rules Enhancing Municipal Securities Disclosure

Date 15/07/2009

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted unanimously to propose rule amendments to improve the quality and timeliness of municipal securities disclosure.
US Treasury Fact Sheet: Administration's Regulatory Reform Agenda Moves Forward - Legislation For The Registration Of Hedge Funds Delivered To Capitol Hill

Date 15/07/2009

Continuing its push to establish new rules of the road and make the financial system more fair across the board, the Administration today delivered proposed legislation to Capitol Hill to require all advisers to hedge funds and other private pools of capital, including private equity and venture capital funds, to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC
Climate Exchange Releases Pre Close Period Trading Update

Date 15/07/2009

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ASF Project RESTART Proposes Risk Retention & Issues Final RMBS Disclosure And Reporting Packages

Date 15/07/2009

The American Securitization Forum (ASF) today issued a request for comment (RFC) on its new Model Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) Representations and Warranties, designed to enhance the alignment of incentives of mortgage originators with those of investors in mortgage loans. The ASF also released the final ASF RMBS Disclosure and Reporting Packages, which will significantly increase the transparency of RMBS to investors and credit rating agencies. Together, they represent the next
SEC Charges 11 Individuals For Insider Trading Ahead Of Merger Announcements

Date 15/07/2009

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged 11 individuals who were involved in separate insider trading schemes that were detected through surveillance of unusual trades preceding two different company merger announcements.