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NASDAQ OMX Comments On Obama Administration Proposal For Regulatory Reform Of OTC Derivatives Markets

Date 14/05/2009

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today commented on the Obama Administration's proposed regulatory framework for the Over The Counter (OTC) Derivatives Markets. NASDAQ OMX supports the Administration's comprehensive plan which incorporates important protections for the financial system and investors.
Deutsche Boerse Statement US Treasury Plans On OTC Derivatives Markets

Date 14/05/2009

Deutsche Boerse and Eurex welcome the regulatory reform of OTC derivatives markets initiated by U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner, SEC Chairman Schapiro and CFTC Acting Chairman Dunn. We believe that the objectives expressed by the Obama Administration will significantly contribute to increase investor confidence and to improve market integrity, efficiency and transparency in all OTC derivatives markets. With its OTC clearing solution, to be started in July 2009 with Credi
Program Trading Averaged 25.7 Percent Of NYSE Volume During May 4-8

Date 14/05/2009

The New York Stock Exchange, a subsidiary of NYSE Euronext (NYX), today released its weekly program-trading data submitted by its member firms. The report includes trading in all markets as reported to the NYSE for May 4-8.
BM&FBOVESPA: BM&F Market Segment Sets New Trading Record Via DMA: 30,629 Trades

Date 14/05/2009

BM&FBOVESPA set a new Direct Market Access (DMA) trading record on Wednesday, May 13, on the BM&F market segment: 30,629 trades. The previous record of 29,010 trades was set on March 3.
NASDAQ OMX Signs Agreement With Tianjin, China Government - MoU Will Support Future Overseas Listings

Date 14/05/2009

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tianjin Municipal People's Government for collaboration regarding overseas listings for companies in the Tianjin - Binhai new economic area. The agreement provides support for Tianjin companies wishing to list overseas and the exchange of information with regard to capital raising and support services for public companies domiciled in Tianjin.

CESR Launches A Consultation On Complex And Non-Complex Financial Instruments For The Purposes Of The MiFID Directive's Appropriateness Requirements

Date 14/05/2009

The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) includes conduct of business requirements applying to a range of investment services. In certain respects, concerning investment firms’ obligations to their clients and the information they must ask of clients, the approach and detail of these requirements differs according to the nature of the service; in particular whether or not the firm is providing investment advice to the client or is managing the client’s portfolio on a discr
BME To Offer Trading To More Than 2 Decimals To Another Six Companies As Of May 18th

Date 14/05/2009

Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME) will on Monday offer trading to more than 2 decimals to another six companies:
New Product From NASDAQ OMX Reduces Counterparty Risks In Trading Of Interest Swaps

Date 14/05/2009

NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB, part of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) has launched a new futures contract intended to increase the ability to trade against the Swedish swap rate. The product, NASDAQ OMX Interest Rate Swap (NOIS), is a futures contract for interest-rate swaps that makes it possible to obtain exposure to the SEK swap curve. Trades are cleared centrally with NASDAQ OMX Stockholm's clearing house in order to reduce counterparty risks and simplify administration.
Charlie McCreevy, European Commissioner For Internal Market And Services: The future Of regulation Reform - Scotland's Spring Lecture

Date 14/05/2009

Amanda [Harvie], Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to be here in Edinburgh, a beautiful city full of history and tradition. I am honoured to have been invited by Reform Scotland to deliver this spring lecture, and I congratulate Reform Scotland on its first anniversary. We need more independent think-tanks like this in Europe to feed ideas into our policy debates.
Changes To The Composition Of The Oslo Børs Benchmark Index (OSEBX)

Date 14/05/2009

Oslo Børs has revised the composition of the Benchmark Index (OSEBX). The revision has resulted in a reduction in the number of companies included in the index from 59 to 55.