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Testimony Of CFTC Commissioner Jill E, Sommers Before The United States Senate Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition And Forestry, Washington, DC

Date 01/08/2012

Good morning Chairman Chairwoman Stabenow, Ranking Member Roberts, and members of the Committee. Thank you for inviting me today to discuss “the Continuing Review of MF Global: Accountability in the Futures Markets.”  Over the past nine months the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has conducted a thorough analysis of the books and records of MF Global and continues to work closely with the Trustee in the SIPA bankruptcy proceeding to recover customer funds. We are also engaging in a comprehensive and ongoing enforcement investigation.  It is imperative that the Commission, the industry, and the Congress identify and assess the causes for the collapse and shortfall in customer funds and take corrective action where possible.  At Chairman Gensler’ s request, Commission staff has developed recommendations for enhancing Commission and designated self-regulatory organization (DSRO) programs related to the protection of customer funds, which includes changes to Commission rules governing futures commission merchants (FCMs), enhanced Commission oversight of DSROs, and possible statutory changes, among other things. We must do everything in our power to restore confidence in the futures markets so that producers, processors and other end-users of commodities can once again hedge their price risks without fear of their funds being frozen or lost.

BM&FBOVESPA Announces The 1st Preview Of The Ibovespa And Other Indices, Valid For September-December 2012

Date 01/08/2012

BM&FBOVESPA announces the first preview for the BOVESPA Index theoretical portfolio, which will be valid for the period of September 03-December 30, 2012, based on the closing of the July 31, 2012 session. The preview registered no changes in the Ibovespa portfolio, which is made up of 67 stocks from 62 companies.

Testimony Of CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler Before The U.S. Senate Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Washington, DC

Date 01/08/2012

Good morning Chairwoman Stabenow, Ranking Member Roberts and members of the Committee.  I thank you for inviting me to today’s hearing on the recent events related to Peregrine Financial Group.  I’m pleased to testify along with my fellow Commissioner Jill Sommers.

NASDAQ OMX Board Of Directors Authorizes An Additional Repurchase Of Up To $300 Million Of The Company's Outstanding Common Stock

Date 01/08/2012

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced that its Board of Directors has granted an additional authorization for the Company to repurchase up to $300 million of the company's common stock, or approximately 8 percent of its outstanding shares at the current share price. Purchases by NASDAQ OMX under this program may be made from time to time at prevailing market prices in open market purchases, privately-negotiated transactions, block purchase techniques or otherwise, as determined by NASDAQ OMX's management.

Monthly ASX24 Markets Report - July 2012

Date 01/08/2012

Click here to download the July 2012 monthly report for ASX24.

IntercontinentalExchange Reports 18% Increase In Second Quarter Earnings - Diluted EPS Of $1.95, Up 19% - Revenues Up 8% To $351MM - Operating Income Up 13% To $215MM - Net Income Attributable To ICE Of $143MM, Up 18%

Date 01/08/2012

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2012. Consolidated revenues increased 8% compared to the second quarter of 2011 to $351 million. Consolidated net income attributable to ICE was $143 million, up 18% versus the second quarter of 2011. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 19% from the prior second quarter to $1.95.

SGX Iron Ore & FFA Swaps Set Records And Outperform In July

Date 01/08/2012

Singapore Exchange (“SGX”) Iron Ore Swaps clocked another record achievement in July 2012 with an outstanding volume cleared.  These swaps also captured a high open interest record reflecting the breadth, depth and authenticity of market participation in SGX.

CME Group's Duffy To Appear Before U.S. Senate Committee On Agriculture

Date 01/08/2012

CME Group Executive Chairman and President Terry Duffy will appear before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today, Wednesday, August 1, to discuss "Examining the Futures Markets: Responding to the Failures of MF Global and Peregrine Financial Group."

32 Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Listed Companies Disclose Financial Statements For The 2nd Quarter In 2012

Date 01/08/2012

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced today that 32 companies, out of 67 companies listed on ADX, have disclosed their financial statements for the second quarter of 2012.  

The Spanish Stock Exchange Traded €71 Billion In July, Up 13.6% On June

Date 01/08/2012