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Thai Bourse Announces 55 Companies, 6 CEOs As Nominees For SET Awards 2012

Date 30/10/2012

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announces that 55 companies and six CEOs have been nominated to compete for a total of 35 SET Awards in an annual ceremony, under the concept "Matching Your Right Financial Opportunities,” held this year on November 22 at the SET Building.

Shanghai Stock Exchange Report: Blue Chips Perfect For Long-term Investment

Date 30/10/2012

According to the latest research report made by the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), an array of major reforms launched by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) since 2012 have got active responses from the market and witnessed the increasing policy effects, with the appeal of the market being enhanced as well. At present, domestic blue-chip companies have long-term investment values in light of historical data of the market valuation, listed companies' performances and dividend distributions at home and abroad, as well as investors' incomes from long-term shareholding.

SEC: Hurricane Sandy Information

Date 29/10/2012

Office Closures

SEC offices in DC, New York, Philadelphia, and Boston are closed to the public on Monday, October 29. SEC offices in DC, New York, and Philadelphia are closed to the public on Tuesday, October 30. 
Government Operating Status: www.opm.gov/status

Opening Statement Before CFTC Technology Advisory Committee, Chicago, Illinois, CFTC Commissioner Scott D. O’Malia, Chairman

Date 29/10/2012

The TAC meeting will come to order.

I would like to welcome our TAC members, members of the Subcommittee on Automated and High Frequency Trading and other guests and thank them for joining us here in Chicago. I would also like to thank the CFTC staff who have spent so much of their time working with the HFT subcommittee. I would also like to thank the Futures Industry Association for allowing us to coordinate our meeting with FIA Expo – a technology showcase for market participants. Finally, I would like to welcome all those who were unable to join us today in person due to the storms on the East Coast and are now listening in via conference call. I hope you are all staying safe. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the terrible storms.

Canadian Securities Regulators Seek Comment On Amendments Relating To Direct Electronic Access

Date 29/10/2012

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced today (October 25) it is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to NI 23-103 Electronic Trading (NI 23-103), which would provide a framework for the provision of direct electronic access (DEA).

Remarks Before Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), OSC Dialogue 2012 In Toronto, Canada, CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler

Date 29/10/2012

Good afternoon, Howard, I appreciate that kind introduction, and thank you and the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) for the invitation to speak. Hurricane Sandy has hit the U.S. East Coast, preventing me from flying to Canada. I’m glad that you could arrange for me to speak to you from a distance.

U.S. Treasury Announces Marketable Borrowing Estimates

Date 29/10/2012

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced its current estimates of net marketable borrowing for the October – December 2012 and January – March 2013 quarters:

• During the October – December 2012 quarter, Treasury expects to issue $288 billion in net marketable debt, assuming an end-of-December cash balance of $60 billion. This borrowing estimate is $29 billion lower than announced in July 2012. The decrease in borrowing relates to lower outlays, higher receipts, and changes in the cash balance assumptions.
• During the January – March 2013 quarter, Treasury expects to issue $342 billion in net marketable debt, assuming an end-of-March cash balance of $30 billion.

US Exchange And Market Closings On October 29-30, 2012

Date 29/10/2012

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) has issued guidance for parties to over-the-counter (OTC) derivative transactions that are affected by the closing of US exchanges and bond markets on Monday, October 29 and Tuesday, October 30 due to Hurricane Sandy.  The guidance is based on information available to ISDA at 3:00pm EST on October 29, 2012. Further guidance may become available, and participants should monitor information updates from exchanges and bond markets.  

Industry Communications Related To Hurricane Sandy

Date 29/10/2012

In light of the hurricane advisories in effect for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, FINRA is encouraging member firms with offices in the affected areas to prepare to implement business continuity plans. Please review the Business Continuity Plan page and the following advisories.

CBOE Holdings Announces Exchange Closures For Monday, October 29

Date 29/10/2012

CBOE Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBOE) announced this evening that due to Hurricane Sandy, trading will be closed on Monday, October 29 for the Chicago  Board Options Exchange (CBOE), CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE), C2 Options Exchange (C2) and CBOE Stock Exchange (CBSX).