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CME Group Volume Averaged 12.5 Million Contracts Per Day In March 2013 - FX Volume Up 14 Percent - Equities Volume Up 13 Percent - First-Quarter Volume Averaged 12.5 Million Contracts Per Day, Up 1 Percent, With 4 Of 6 Product Lines Up Year-Over-Year

Date 02/04/2013

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that March 2013 volume averaged 12.5 million contracts per day, flat compared with March 2012.  Total volume for March 2013 was more than 249 million contracts, of which 88 percent was traded electronically.  First-quarter 2013 volume averaged 12.5 million contracts per day, up 1 percent from first-quarter 2012.  Highlights included record quarterly futures and options volume in the British Pound, Japanese Yen, Ultra Treasury Bond, longer-dated Eurodollar and live  cattle contracts.  In addition, during the month of February, CME had record FX options volume, record Treasury futures volume and strong Treasury options volume.

Operating Schedule Of The FORTS Derivatives Market And Standard Sector For May Holidays

Date 02/04/2013

Please be advised that pursuant to the resolutions of the executive bodies of Moscow Exchange and CJSC "MICEX Stock Exchange" and recommendations of the Exchange Council, on May 2, 3 and 10, 2013 trading in the FORTS Derivatives Market and Standard sector will be held in accordance with the regular schedule (the main trading session — 10:00-18:45 MSK, the evening trading session — 19:00-23:50 MSK).

Press Conference By Taro Aso, Japan's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister Of Finance And Minister For Financial Services

Date 02/04/2013

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(Tuesday, March 26, 2013, from 8:57 a.m. to 9:12 a.m.)

Trading Schedule Of CJSC "MICEX Stock Exchange" For The May Holidays

Date 02/04/2013

Please be advised that in accordance with the resolution of the Directorate of CJSC "MICEX Stock Exchange" and based on the recommendations of the Exchange Council, on May 2, 3 and 10, 2013 trading on the Exchange's Securities Market will be held as per the regular schedule.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore And The People’s Bank Of China Sign An MOU On Renminbi Business Cooperation

Date 02/04/2013

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the People’s Bank of China (PBC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Renminbi (RMB) Business Cooperation. Under the MOU, MAS and PBC will cooperate closely in reviewing the conduct of RMB businesses and clearing arrangements in Singapore. The two central banks also agree to establish a regular dialogue to review RMB liquidity conditions and discuss issues concerning the stability of the RMB market.

Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Warning To Investors

Date 02/04/2013

In light of the resumption of the operations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (excluding the common registered shares of Bank of Cyprus and Cyprus Popular Bank and the corporate bonds of Amathus Public Ltd and Athienitis Contractors Developers Public Ltd), the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission invites investors to be extremely cautious in their transactions. 

Bursa Malaysia Applauds Public Bank As The First Adopter Of eRights Service

Date 02/04/2013

Bursa Malaysia Berhad has entered into an agreement with Public Bank Berhad signifying the bank as the first adopter of eRights, the latest e-service by Bursa Malaysia to be introduced to the market towards creating a more facilitative trading environment. By being the first adopter of eRights will make Public Bank the first financial institution to provide investors the convenience of electronic subscription and payment of Rights issues via the bank’s ATM and Internet Banking facilities.

Cyprus Stock Exchange Announcement - Trading Resumes For Almost All Securities Of Listed Companies - Exceptions Bank of Cyprus Public Company, Cyprus Popular Bank Public Co

Date 02/04/2013

The Cyprus Stock Exchange announces that as of today 2/4/2013 all the securities of listed companies will be traded on the Stock Exchange except from the following:

Due to a decision taken by the Central Bank of Cyprus in the framework of its power as a Resolution Authority for the appointment of Special Administrators who will carry out the reorganization procedures of the Banks (Bank of Cyprus Public Company Ltd and Cyprus Popular Bank Public Co Ltd) and relevant Decrees issued, the CSE announces the suspension of trading of the securities of Bank of Cyprus Public Company Ltd and Cyprus Popular Bank Public Co Ltd as of today Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 for a period of 10 working days, i.e. until 15 April 2013 (inclusive).

Athens Exchange: Continuation Of Suspension Of Trading Of The Shares Of The Companies - "Bank Of Cyprus Public Company Ltd" And "Cyprus Popular Bank Public Co Ltd"

Date 02/04/2013

Following the notification of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission by the Cyprus Capital Market Commission, following the relevant request of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, decided the continuation of the suspension of trading of the shares of the companies "BANK OF CYPRUS PUBLIC COMPANY LTD" and "CYPRUS POPULAR BANK PUBLIC CO LTD" on ATHEX, as of today Tuesday, April 2, 2013 for a period of 10 working days, until April 15, 2013 (included).

Mergermarket's League Tables Of Financial Advisors - Q1 2013 Global M&A

Date 02/04/2013

Key findings include:

• JP Morgan leads the financial advisor by deal value (US$ 124.2bn) for the first quarter since Q1 2011.  
• Morgan Stanley is most active in the global financial advisor league table by deal count having worked on 56 deals.

• Despite the eurozone crisis' negative impact on M&A activity, Q1 2013 recorded 13 deals over US$ 2bn, worth a combined value of US$ 57.5bn, driving up Europe's share of global M&A activity to 28.6%.  
• The Virgin mega-deal accounted for 18.9% of European M&A.