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Proposed Interpretative Statement Regarding The Confidentiality And Indemnification Provision In The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform And Consumer Protection, CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler

Date 01/05/2012

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Gary Gensler today issued the following statement:

“I support the proposed interpretative statement regarding the application of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) indemnification provisions for swap data repositories (SDRs). The Commission is working closely with international regulators on a collaborative approach regarding how data may be accessed by regulators. The proposed guidance, which benefited from international input, states the Commission’s view that foreign regulators will not be subject to the indemnification provisions in the Dodd-Frank Act if the SDR is registered, recognized or otherwise authorized by foreign law and the data to be accessed is reported to the SDR pursuant to foreign law. The public will now have an opportunity to comment on the proposed guidance, and I look forward to the public’s input.”

A.M. Best Granted Approval To Establish In The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

Date 01/05/2012

A.M. Best is pleased to announce that it has obtained the necessary approvals to establish within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in Dubai, UAE. The new office will operate as A.M. Best MENA, South & Central Asia, servicing clients throughout the region and developing new relationships to grow its insurance ratings franchise. Rating analytics will continue to be performed by teams based in London and Hong Kong.

CFTC Charges Sidney J. Charles, Jr. And His Maryland-Based Company, The Borrowing Station, LLC, In Forex Ponzi Scheme - Federal Court In Maryland Enters Order Freezing Defendants’ Assets And Protecting Books And Records

Date 01/05/2012

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced the filing of a federal court action charging Sidney J. Charles, Jr., formerly of Bowie, Md., and his company, The Borrowing Station, LLC (Borrowing Station), of Bowie, Md., with fraud, misappropriation, and registration violations in connection with an off-exchange leveraged foreign currency (forex) Ponzi scheme.

OCC Announces Cleared Contract Volume Declined 5% In April, Securities Lending Volume Rose 34%

Date 01/05/2012

OCC announced that cleared contract volume reached 321,989,037 contracts in April, a 5 percent decrease from the April 2011 volume of 338,562,433 contracts.

CFTC Votes To Clarify Indemnification and Confidentiality Provisions In The Dodd-Frank Act - Commission Issues Proposed Interpretative Statement; Seeks Public Comment

Date 01/05/2012

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today voted to issue a Proposed Interpretative Statement regarding the confidentiality and indemnification provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act). The proposal generally exempts foreign regulators from the indemnification and confidentiality provision in the Dodd-Frank Act, and ensures that foreign regulators have access to data in Swap Data Repositories (SDR). This exemption only applies to data that is required to be reported and if the SDR is recognized by the country’s law and regulation. The proposal passed the Commission by a vote of 5-0. The proposal’s comment period will be open for 30 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register.

FINRA Sanctions Four Firms $9.1 Million For Sales Of Leveraged And Inverse Exchange-Traded Funds

Date 01/05/2012

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced that it has sanctioned Citigroup Global Markets, Inc; Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC; UBS Financial Services; and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC a total of more than $9.1 million for selling leveraged and inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs) without reasonable supervision and for not having a reasonable basis for recommending the securities. The firms were fined more than $7.3 million and are required to pay a total of $1.8 million in restitution to certain customers who made unsuitable leveraged and inverse ETF purchases.

Kansas City Board of Trade Wheat Quality Council's Hard Red Winter Wheat Crop Tour - Day One Of The Crop Tour From The KCBT Tour Scout

Date 01/05/2012

The Kansas City Board of Trade is providing information from the Wheat Quality Council's Hard Red Winter Wheat Crop Tour. Day one information from the KCBT's tour scout can be found at: Crop Tour Day 1

Thomson Reuters Reports First-Quarter 2012 Results - Revenues Grew 4% Before Currency - Adjusted EBITDA Grew 15% To $825 Million With A Margin Of 25.9% - Underlying Operating Profit Up 2% To $545 Million With A Margin Of 17.1% - Adjusted Earnings Per Share Were $0.44 Vs. $0.37 In The First Quarter 2011 - 2012 Outlook Affirmed

Date 01/05/2012

Thomson Reuters (TSX / NYSE: TRI), the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. The company reported revenues from ongoing businesses of $3.2 billion, a 4% increase before currency. Adjusted EBITDA increased 15% with the corresponding margin up 260 basis points to 25.9%. Underlying operating profit increased 2% with a corresponding margin of 17.1% versus 17.4% in the prior-year period.

PhotoMedex Announces Approval Of Dual Listing On Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange

Date 01/05/2012

PhotoMedex, Inc. (NasdaqGS: PHMD) today announced that its application for registration of shares of its common stock for dual listing on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (the “TASE”) has been accepted and will commence trading on the TASE on May 3, 2012 under the ticker symbol PHMD.TA. The Company’s common stock will continue to be listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market in the United States under the ticker symbol PHMD and will remain subject to the rules and regulations of NASDAQ and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

ISE Receives Award For "Most Proactive Exchange For ETF Options/Derivatives" At 8th Annual Global ETF Awards

Date 01/05/2012

The International Securities Exchange (ISE) announced today that it received the "Most Proactive Exchange for ETF Options/Derivatives" award at the 8th Annual Global ETF Awards® Dinner and Workshop on April 26, 2012. This is the second year in a row that ISE has received this honor. Hosted by exchangetradedfunds.com, the Global ETF Awards are awarded to ETF industry participants for outstanding achievements in 2011. Winners were selected by ETF industry professionals representing over 520 organizations worldwide.