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SIFMA Statement On Baucus' Tax Reform Discussion Draft

Date 20/11/2013

SIFMA today issued the following statement from former Senator Judd Gregg, SIFMA CEO, on the tax reform discussion draft released by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus on international tax issues that would require US-based companies to pay a minimum level of tax on foreign subsidiaries' earnings:

"SIFMA applauds Chairman Max Baucus for recognizing that our international tax system is outdated and must be modernized to allow US firms to be competitive in the global economy.  The success and profitability of US companies providing services and products abroad has been critical to the growth of the United States economy, and the Chairman should be commended for undertaking the difficult task of reforming our international tax laws on a revenue neutral basis."

Minutes Of The Federal Open Market Committee, October 29-30, 2013

Date 20/11/2013

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday released the attached minutes of the Committee meeting held on October 29-30, 2013 and of the conference call held on October 16, 2013.

Council Of The European Union: Informal Agreement On Adaptation Of Auction Timetable Of Greenhouse Gas Emission Allowances

Date 20/11/2013

The Council today endorsed the compromise reached between the Council and the European Parliament in their negotiations on a decision to amend directive 2003/87/EC clarifying provisions on the timing of auctions of greenhouse gas allowances.

European Central Bank Nominates Candidate For Chair Of The Single Supervisory Mechanism Supervisory Board

Date 20/11/2013

The Governing Council of the ECB has today nominated Ms Danièle Nouy for Chair of the Supervisory Board of the new Single Supervisory Mechanism and has informed the Chair of the ECON Committee of the European Parliament Ms Sharon Bowles in line with the Inter-Institutional Agreement. Ms Nouy will appear before the European Parliament ECON Committee at a hearing scheduled for Wednesday, 27 November 2013.

Adam Maciejewski President Of The Management Board Of Warsaw Stock Exchange Appointed To FESE Board

Date 20/11/2013

Adam Maciejewski has been appointed to the Board of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE).

Christian Katz, CEO Of SIX Swiss Exchange, Elected President Of The Federation Of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)

Date 20/11/2013

Christian Katz, Member of the Group Executive Board of SIX and CEO of SIX Swiss Exchange, was elected as the new President of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) on 20 November 2013. The election was unanimously approved by the FESE General Assembly. The term of office is three years.

Indonesian Parliamentary Delegation Visits Tehran Stock Exchange

Date 20/11/2013

Mr. Marzoughi Ali, Indonesian Parliament speaker, heading a delegation of the country’s parliament members visited Tehran Stock Exchange on 20 November 2013.

Christian Katz New President Of FESE

Date 20/11/2013

Oslo Børs Companies Sweep The Board In Brussels

Date 20/11/2013

Companies listed on Oslo Børs are the winners in three of the four categories in the EU Commission’s awards for the best recently-listed European companies.

Christian Katz, CEO Of SIX Swiss Exchange, Elected President Of The Federation Of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)

Date 20/11/2013

Christian Katz, Member of the Group Executive Board of SIX and CEO of SIX Swiss Exchange, was elected as the new President of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) on 20thNovember 2013. The election was unanimously approved by the FESE General Assembly. The term of office is three years.