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ICE Trust Announces December 21 Launch For Single-Name CDS Clearing - Sees Twelve Active Firms In First Two Days Of Buy-side Clearing

Date 18/12/2009

IntercontinentalExchange(R) (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, announced that ICE Trust U.S. (ICE Trust(TM)) has received regulatory approval to offer clearing services for single-name credit default swap (CDS) contracts in the U.S., following the launch of single name CDS clearing in Europe earlier this week by ICE Clear Europe. ICE Trust also announced that twelve firms have been active in the clearing of C
Ordinary Share Of Volkswagen AG To Leave DAX - Volkswagen AG Vz To Be Included In DAX - Unscheduled Change Effective 23 December 2009

Date 18/12/2009

Deutsche Börse has announced an unscheduled change in the composition of DAX. The freefloat of the ordinary share of Volkswagen AG has dropped below ten percent and does therefore no longer fulfill the requirements of the index.
Irish Stock Exchange Expands Its Membership Bzase - UBS Becomes A Primary Dealer In Irish Government Bonds - Nomura To Commence Equity Trading On The ISE

Date 18/12/2009

UBS becomes a Primary Dealer in Irish Government Bonds The Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) has approved UBS Limited (“UBS”) as a Primary Dealer in Irish Government Bonds. This brings to 13 the number of Primary Dealers which are member firms of the Exchange. The main role of the Primary Dealer is to continuously make markets in Irish Government bonds as well as participating in auctions organised by the National Treasury Management Agency.
Oslo Børs Announces Further Reductions In Fees

Date 18/12/2009

Oslo Børs is to reduce its fees for derivatives trading with effect from 1 January 2010. The changes are being made to improve competitiveness and help to encourage increased activity in order to facilitate growth in the derivatives market.
3L3 Committees To Consult On Cross-Sector Internal Governance Issues

Date 18/12/2009

The 3 Level 3 Committees (3L3), CESR, CEBS and CEIOPS, publish today a call for evidence on cross-sector internal governance issues. The 3L3 Committees have conducted a stock take on and analysis of existing internal governance requirements applicable in the areas of banking, insurance and securities, and identified some areas for potential further harmonisation. The 3L3 Committees invite all interested parties to comment on the call for evidence by 9 April 2010.

TSX: Top 20 Largest Consolidated Short Position Report - December 15, 2009

Date 18/12/2009

Please find below the Top 20 Largest Consolidated Short Position Report Highlights. The report is produced twice monthly, effective the 15th and the end of each month. The report below covers the 2-week period ending December 15, 2009.
SEC Charges U.S. Subsidiary Of World's Largest Inter-Dealer Broker For Displaying Fictitious Trades And Misleading Customers - ICAP Securities USA LLC To Pay $25 Million To Settle SEC Findings

Date 18/12/2009

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a U.S. subsidiary of the world's largest inter-dealer broker, U.K.-based ICAP plc, with fraud for engaging in deceptive broking activity and making material misrepresentations to customers concerning its trading activities.
Market Cap Segment Review At NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchanges

Date 18/12/2009

NASDAQ OMX reports that the semi-annual review of its Nordic market capitalization (market cap) segments has been completed. The revision is based on average market cap value in November 2009. Together with indexes and sector classifications, the market cap segmentation is a tool to increase visibility for companies listed on NASDAQ OMX Nordic exchanges in Copenhagen, Helsinki, Reykjavik and Stockholm. Effective January 4, 2010, the following four companies will change segment:
Japan's Financial Services Agency: Publication Of ''The Draft Blueprint For The Development Of Institutional Frameworks Pertaining To Financial And Capital Markets''

Date 18/12/2009

On December 17, 2009, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) published''the Draft Blueprint for the Development of Institutional Frameworks Pertaining to Financial and Capital Markets''.
Warren Bank AS New Member On Oslo Børs, Oslo Axess And Oslo ABM

Date 18/12/2009

The Norwegian bank, Warran Bank AS, will start direct trading in equities and bonds on Oslo Børs, Oslo Axess and Oslo ABM (Alternative Bond Market) from Monday 21 December.