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BBA Statement On Big Society Capital

Date 04/04/2012

BBA chief executive Angela Knight said: 

"Banks are working hard to get cash out to good causes through the dormant accounts scheme."

Burgundy Monthly Report March 2012

Date 04/04/2012

In March:

• The average daily turnover was EUR 134.9 (140.9) million, a decrease of 4.3 percent. The total turnover was EUR 2,967.0 (2,959.7) million, an increase of 0.2 percent.
• The average number of trades per day was 18,194 (22,049), a decrease of 17.5 percent. The total number of trades was 400,271 (463,039) a decrease of 13.6 percent.
• The trading participant with the highest turnover was SEB with a turnover of EUR 1,430.7 (850.5) million.
• The most traded instrument was H&M B, with a turnover of EUR 243.1 (139.2) million, an increase of 74.6 percent.

Dubai Mercantile Exchange Reaches Three Billion Barrels Traded Since Launch In Another Record Trading Month

Date 04/04/2012

• Total volume traded since 2007: 3,002,709 contracts (three billion barrels equivalent)
• New record monthly trading volume: 112,993 contracts
• First quarter 2012 average daily volume: 4,832 contracts (an increase of 1,753 contracts over first quarter 2011)

(*as at close of trading on 30 March 2012)

EEX Trading Results In March

Date 04/04/2012

In March 2012, the total trading volume on the Natural GasMarket of the European Energy Exchange (EEX) amounted to 6,757,679 MWh (March 2011: 5,591,169 MWh).

First ASEAN+3 Bond Market Guide Published

Date 04/04/2012

The ASEAN+3 Bond Market Guide, aimed at encouraging more cross-border bond issuance and investment in the region’s local currency bond markets, is now available through the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and AsianBondsOnline website.

Arcontech Ltd Board Appointments Strengthen Growth

Date 04/04/2012

Arcontech Ltd, key trading subsidiary of Arcontech Group PLC and a leading vendor independent provider of sell-side alternative market data contributions and distribution technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of two additional directors, adding talent and experience to the existing Board membership. The appointments recognise the long service and dedication of existing key staff members.

DGCX Records Highest Ever Monthly Volumes In March

Date 04/04/2012

• March volumes rise 141% year-on-year to reach 550,735 contracts, valued at $22.8 billion
• Indian Rupee futures achieve highest ever monthly volume of 495,153 contracts
• Year-to-date volumes jump 126% from 2011 to reach 1,545,899 contracts

Tokyo Stock Exchange: Base Prices And Daily Price Limits For Newly Listing ETFs

Date 04/04/2012

The base price, etc. of TOPIX Bull 2x ETF (Code: 1568) and TOPIX Bear -1x ETF (Code: 1569), which are scheduled for initial listing tomorrow (April 5), are as below.

Cleartrade Exchange Implements FIX 5.0 - Business Enhancements Include Lifecycle Trade Tagging

Date 04/04/2012

Cleartrade Exchange Pte Ltd. (CLTX), the OTC electronic global marketplace for commodity derivatives, in conjunction with Baymarkets, a leading European-based specialist software developer for the financial markets, announced today the release of a new version of its electronic trading platform, utilising FIX 5.0.

EPEX SPOT/EEX Power Derivatives: Power Trading Results In March

Date 04/04/2012

In March 2012, a total volume of 28.4 TWh was traded on EPEX SPOT’s auction and intraday markets (March 2011: 26.5 TWh).