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Chicago Climate Futures Exchange Announces Record Volume For March 2009

Date 19/03/2009

Chicago Climate Futures Exchange® (CCFE®), a whollyowned subsidiary of Chicago Climate Exchange® (CCX®), announced record trading volume for March. CCFE has traded 60,676 contracts month-to-date as compared to the previous record of 56,429 contracts in the entire month of February 2009. This record month has been achieved in 13 trading days, with CCFE volumes recording an average of 4,667 contracts per day.
CME Group To Offer OTC Grain Swaps Through CME ClearPort - DTN To Provide Cash Settlement Prices For New Agriculture OTC Products

Date 19/03/2009

CME Group, the world's largest and most diverse derivatives exchange, announced that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has given regulatory approval to clear corn basis swaps and calendar swaps for corn, wheat and soybeans. The swaps, which will be subject to comparable rules and regulations for listed corn, wheat and soybean futures contracts on the CBOT, are scheduled to be available begi
European Central Bank: US Dollar Liquidity-Providing Operations Of The Eurosystem In The Second Quarter Of 2009

Date 19/03/2009

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has decided, in agreement with other central banks including the Federal Reserve, to continue conducting US dollar liquidity-providing operations at terms of 7, 28 and 84 days.
US Federal Reserve Board Governor Daniel K. Tarullo, Modernizing Bank Supervision And Regulation - Before The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C., March 19, 2009

Date 19/03/2009

Chairman Dodd, Ranking Member Shelby, and other members of the Committee, I appreciate this opportunity to present the views of the Federal Reserve Board on the important issue of modernizing financial supervision and regulation.
Appointment To UK's Monetary Policy Committee

Date 19/03/2009

The Chancellor of the Exchequer today announced that David Miles has been appointed to succeed David Blanchflower as an external member on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The appointment, which was made in accordance with the new process for external MPC appointments announced by the Chancellor in June 2008, will take effect on 1 June 2009.

IOSCO Publishes Hedge Funds Oversight Recommendations

Date 19/03/2009

The International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) Technical Committee has today published a consultation paper – Hedge Funds Oversight: Consultation Report – containing preliminary findings and recommended regulatory approaches to mitigate risks associated with the trading and traditional lack of transparency of hedge funds.<
FORTS: Open Interest In The EUR/USD Futures Contract Exceeds 160,000 Contracts

Date 19/03/2009

On March 18, 2009 a record open interest in the futures contract on the EUR/USD exchange rate was created on FORTS, RTS derivatives section.
EMXCo Announces Record Volumes

Date 19/03/2009

EMXCo has announced record volumes through the EMX Message System with over 5.5 million messages through the system to date this year equating to over EUR 12 billion in funds flow.
SGX Calls On Boards And Audit Committees To Heighten Vigilance In Times Of Financial Turbulence

Date 19/03/2009

The Singapore Exchange Limited (“SGX”) has stepped up engagement with listed companies and market professionals since September 2008 in response to global financial turbulence and the challenging market environment. We have urged Boards and Audit Committees to heighten their vigilance in identifying, addressing and managing risks that may have a material impact on the financial statements and operations of companies. Closer attention should be paid to liquidity, financing or refinancing
FTSE Claims Top Index Awards

Date 19/03/2009

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the global index provider, cemented its position as the leading provider of index solutions by retaining the coveted Index Provider of the Year award from Global Pensions magazine. Selected by an international panel of asset owners and consultants, FTSE was presented with the award for the fourth time, once again beating rival firms such as MSCI Barra and Standard & Poor’s.