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Financial Stability Board Releases Guidance Papers On Recovery And Resolution Planning

Date 16/07/2013

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has today published three guidance papers to assist authorities and firms in implementing the recovery and resolution planning requirements under the Key Attributes of Effective Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions (‘the Key Attributes’) endorsed by the G20 at Cannes:
(1)      Guidance on Developing Effective Resolution Strategies.
(2)      Guidance on Identification of Critical Functions and Critical Shared Services ; and
(3)      Guidance on Recovery Triggers and Stress Scenarios

NYSE Technologies And Citadel Securities First To Distribute Greysheet OTC Quote Feed Globally - Industry Leaders Working Together To Distribute Key Data Over A Trusted Global Network

Date 16/07/2013

NYSE Technologies, the commercial technology division of NYSE Euronext, today announced that it has reached an agreement with market-maker, Citadel Securities LLC, to offer the Citadel Securities Greysheet OTC Quote feed via SuperFeed™.  The Greysheet feed provides actionable real-time quotes for approximately 6,500 international OTC equity securities not found on any exchange but actively traded by investors around the world.  

Kenneth Lench, Chief Of Enforcement Division's Structured And New Products Unit, To Leave SEC After 23 Years Of Service

Date 16/07/2013

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Kenneth R. Lench, chief of the Enforcement Division’s Structured and New Products Unit, will leave the agency for the private sector at the end of this month after more than 23 years of service.

DIFC Strengthens Core Emirati Team - The Authority Appoints New Head Of Marketing & Corporate Communication And Promotes Two UAE Nationals

Date 16/07/2013

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) today announced the appointment of Nashwa Zakaria as Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at DIFC Authority. In addition, the Authority announces the internal promotions of two additional UAE nationals, Shaima Al Gergawi and Khadija Ali. The new roles reflect DIFC’s commitment to the hiring, development and nurturing of Emirati talent.

Professor Elroy Dimson Appointed New Chair Of FTSE Policy Group

Date 16/07/2013

• Most senior position within the FTSE Governance Committees
• Professor Dimson brings extensive experience and knowledge of investment issues
• FTSE Policy Group works to ensure compliance with FTSE’s strong, transparent governance framework

SIX Swiss Exchange - ETF Quarterly Statistics: 2nd Quarter 2013

Date 16/07/2013

This report provides detailed figures regarding the performance of SIX Swiss Exchange's ETF segment in the second quarter of 2013.

Dubai Financial Market Announces Its Board of Directors Meeting To Be Held On 21 July 2013

Date 16/07/2013

The Board of Directors' of the Dubai Financial Market PJSC will hold a Board of Directors meeting on Sunday 21 July 2013, at 2:00  PM  at  Borse Dubai  to discuss the financial performance of the company and approve the reviewed report and condensed consolidated interim financial information for the six month period ended 30 June 2013, and discuss the normal business activities and any business issues as anse.

London Stock Exchange Group To Expand CSD Services

Date 16/07/2013

• LSEG to establish CSD in Luxembourg
• Builds on the infrastructure, knowledge and expertise of Monte Titoli, LSEG’s existing CSD
• New CSD expected to be operational in H1 2014, subject to regulatory approval

ITG Introduces ITG Dynamic Implementation Shortfall Algorithm 2.0

Date 16/07/2013

ITG (NYSE: ITG), an independent execution and research broker, today announced the release of the new ITG Dynamic Implementation Shortfall Algorithm 2.0 (ITG DIS 2.0), a powerful tool for portfolio traders.  ITG DIS 2.0 builds on the success of the original Dynamic Implementation Shortfall Algorithm, which was created to execute portfolio trades in a coordinated, cost-effective manner.  ITG DIS 2.0 offers enhanced optimization capabilities that can handle even imbalanced and illiquid portfolio trades.  ITG DIS 2.0 incorporates intraday patterns in cost and risk to formulate its trading strategy and dynamically updates its strategy as conditions change over the execution horizon.

Treasury International Capital Data For May

Date 16/07/2013

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for May 2013.  The next release, which will report on data for June 2013, is scheduled for August 15, 2013.