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The New Zealand Market (NZX) Launches NASDAQ OMX’s X-Stream Trading Platform

Date 16/11/2012

The New Zealand Market (NZX) has launched NASDAQ OMX’s (Nasdaq: NDAQ) world recognized trading platform X-stream, paving the way for a new era in global connectivity and product innovation going forward.

IMF Publishes The Results Of Australia's Financial Sector Assessment Program

Date 16/11/2012

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published the findings of Australia's Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP). 

The FSAP evaluates the strength of a country's financial system and regulatory architecture. The IMF conducted its second review of Australia in 2012. 

Dalian Commodity Exchange - Burma Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) Chairman Dato’ Tajuddin Atan: Giving Play To The Coordination Role Of Exchanges

Date 16/11/2012

On November 7, Chairman of Burma Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) Dato’ Tajuddin Atan said on the 7th CIOC that CIOC had promoted the development of edible oils and futures and actuals contracts and provides an excellent offset instrument for the clients of both parties. At present, it can help the bilateral market customers of one side obtain the information about the market of the other side, and make it possible for sellers and buyers to cooperate, give full play to the coordination function of exchanges.

Remarks At The 2012 SEC Government-Business Forum On Small Business Capital Formation By Commissioner Troy A. Paredes, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Date 15/11/2012

A special “thank you” is due to Gerald Laporte and everyone else at the SEC who had a hand in organizing this terrific event. I also want to thank our distinguished panelists. The success of this gathering depends on your willingness to explore with the Commission what it takes for entrepreneurs and small companies to access the funding they need to start up and grow.

CFTC Approves Position Limit Appeal

Date 15/11/2012

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will move forward with an appeal of a federal district court’s decision vacating the position limits rule. The Commission approved the appeal on a 3-2 vote.

ISDA Americas Credit Derivatives Determinations Committee: Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. Bankruptcy Credit Event

Date 15/11/2012

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA), today announced that its Americas Credit Derivatives Determinations Committee resolved that a Bankruptcy Credit Event occurred in respect of Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. 

Remarks During News Conference About Enforcement Actions Against BP By Robert Khuzami, Director Of The SEC’s Division Of Enforcement, U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission

Date 15/11/2012

Good afternoon. I'm Rob Khuzami, Director of Enforcement at the SEC.

Today we are announcing that BP has agreed to pay more than a half-billion dollars to settle charges that it misled investors about the rate of oil flowing into the Gulf of Mexico during the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

SEC Fee Rate Advisory #2 For Fiscal Year 2013

Date 15/11/2012

The Securities and Exchange Commission is operating under a continuing resolution through March 27, 2013. Accordingly, the fees paid under Section 31 of the Securities Exchange Act will remain at their current rate until 60 days after the enactment of a regular appropriation for the Commission.

Remarks At The Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting By SEC Chairman Mary L. Schapiro

Date 15/11/2012

Several weeks ago, I asked that this council to address the structural weaknesses that make money market mutual funds susceptible to devastating runs - runs that we know are not just theoretical possibilities. Shortly thereafter, Secretary Geithner responded by issuing a letter setting out a series of steps the Council should consider. Today, I am very pleased that that my colleagues are taking this important action that can ultimately help to protect not only investors and taxpayers, but the financial system as well.

The New Zealand Market (NZX) Launches NASDAQ OMX's X-Stream Trading Platform

Date 15/11/2012

The New Zealand Market (NZX) has launched NASDAQ OMX's (Nasdaq:NDAQ) world recognized trading platform X-stream, paving the way for a new era in global connectivity and product innovation going forward.