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CESR Releases 2nd Set Of Guidance On The Operation Of The Market Abuse Directive

Date 12/07/2007

CESR today published its second set of guidance on the implementation of the Market Abuse Directive (Ref. CESR/06-562b). In this guidance CESR has developed a common understanding amongst its Members regarding treatment of the following aspects of the Directive and associated issues concerning market abuse:
Summary Of FESE Member Exchanges Statistics For The First Half Of 2007

Date 12/07/2007

During the month of June 2007, more than 58 million equity trades were done with a value close to 2,126 billion EUR which makes it one of the most active months ever.
UK’s Parliament Approves Regulatory Reform Of Financial Services

Date 12/07/2007

The UK Government today announced the successful passage through Parliament of the Regulatory Reform (Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) Order 2007. The Order will reduce a number of burdens currently placed on the FSA and business. These include removing some of the burdens placed on the FSA when consulting on guidance and lightening the authorisation requirements in relation to partnerships whose members change.
Mid-Term Formula One Season 2007: Performance Of The Dow Jones STOXX Grand Prix Index vs. The Dow Jones STOXX Global 1800 Index

Date 12/07/2007

Since the official start of the 2007 FIA Formula One World Championship season on March 16, 2007 sports' enthusiasts have seen nine spectacular races. Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, is the leading driver so far. The Dow Jones STOXX Grand Prix Index which tracks 19 companies involved in the Formula One business is up 22,1%, whereas the Dow Jones STOXX Global 1800 Index comprising the 600 largest companies in the Americas, in Asia/Pacific and in Europe respectively has gained 8,7% only in th
Global HR And Recruitment Consultancy, Beresford Blake Thomas (BBT) Joins Dubai International Financial Centre - BBT Adds New Office To Meet Increasing Demand For Specialist HR Services And Recruitment Support In The Region's Banking & Finance Sector

Date 12/07/2007

Beresford Blake Thomas (BBT), the global human resource (HR) consulting and recruitment company, has been granted a licence by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to establish an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). BBT, which is owned by Vedior, one of the world's largest recruitment companies, has been operating in the Middle East region for over three years, from offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and across a range of industry sectors, including Banking & Fina

UK’s Financial Services Authority Compensation Scheme Board Appointment

Date 12/07/2007

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has appointed Max Taylor as a non-executive Director of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme effective from 1 September 2007.
New Listing On The NZAX Market - Ideal For Companies In Growth Phase

Date 12/07/2007

SunSeeker Energy (Australasia) Limited listed today, a new addition to the NZAX Market.
RTS Realtime Systems Group Names Intersoftkk As Certified Distribution Partner In Japan

Date 11/07/2007

RTS Realtime Systems Group (RTS) and Tokyo-based Intersoftkk today announced that they have entered into a distribution agreement to sell and support the entire portfolio of RTS’ professional trading solutions to the Japanese market. Intersoftkk is a Multinational Software Development and IT Outsourcing Services Company that has been very successful in the Japanese and Singaporean financial industry. The company provides in-depth IT consulting services in the financial and wireless domai
SEC Votes to Adopt Antifraud Rule Under Investment Advisers Act

Date 11/07/2007

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted unanimously to adopt a new antifraud rule under the Investment Advisers Act that will clarify the Commission's ability to bring enforcement actions under the Advisers Act.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) Options Volume Of 322,484 Contracts Sets New Record Today

Date 11/07/2007

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) announced that reported volume in options on the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), totaled 322,484 contracts (213,719 calls and 108,765 puts) today, beating the previous single-day volume record of 277,260 contracts set on May 16, 2007. VIX is the widely disseminated benchmark index of market volatility and investor sentiment, sometimes referred to as the market's "fear gauge."