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Program Trading Averaged 40.1 Percent Of NYSE Volume During Mar. 12-16

Date 22/03/2012

The New York Stock Exchange, a subsidiary of NYSE Euronext (NYX), today released its weekly program-trading data compiled from member firms' executed volume from NYSE's orders database. The report includes trading on the NYSE for Mar. 12-16.
ESMA Launches A Consultation On Proxy Advisors

Date 22/03/2012

This Discussion Paper focuses on the development of the proxy advisory industry in Europe, which mainly serves institutional investors such as asset managers, mutual funds and pension funds.
NYSE Euronext Statement Regarding Decision Not To Appeal European Commission Prohibition Of Merger

Date 22/03/2012

NYSE Euronext (NYX) announced today that it would not pursue an appeal of the decision by the European Commission to prohibit its proposed combination with Deutsche Boerse.
Testimony By CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler Before The U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee On Agriculture, Rural Development, Food And Drug Administration, And Related Agencies, Washington, DC

Date 22/03/2012

Good morning Chairman Kingston, Ranking Member Farr and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for inviting me to today’s hearing on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) fiscal year (FY) 2013 budget request.
Testimony Before The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs, By SEC Commissioner Elisse B. Walter, Concerning "International Harmonization Of Wall Street Reform: Orderly Liquidation, Derivatives, And The Volcker Rule"

Date 22/03/2012

Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Shelby, and members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify on behalf of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about international cooperation in the realm of financial regulation.

Testimony By CFTC Director Jacqueline H. Mesa Before The U.S. Senate Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs, Hearing On International Harmonization Of Wall Street Reform: Orderly Liquidation, Derivatives, And The Volcker Rule, Washington, DC

Date 22/03/2012

Good morning Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Shelby, and members of the Committee. I am Jacqueline Mesa, the Director of the Office of International Affairs at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today regarding international aspects of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank Act”). This morning, I will provide an overview of global commitments for over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives reform, an update on Dodd-Frank Act implementation efforts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC” or “Commission”), global initiatives to bring financial reform to OTC derivatives, and coordination with international regulators in regulating the swaps market.
European Investment Bank Joins EEX And ECC For NER 300 Transactions

Date 22/03/2012

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) welcomes the European Investment Bank (EIB) as new member of the exchange. The admission for trading on the Derivatives Market for Emissions Allowances takes place in the framework of the NER 300 programme for which EIB has chosen the EEX as cooperation exchange. The long-term lending institution of the European Union will sell in total 300 million EU emission allowances (EUA) from the third trading period on behalf of the European Commission.
Statement In Support Of OMB Memorandum: Cumulative Effects Of Regulations By CFTC Commissioner Scott D. O’Malia

Date 22/03/2012

I am pleased that the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs released a memorandum today providing guidance to all executive agencies on the appropriate manner in which to conduct rigorous cost-benefit analyses and to consider the cumulative impacts of their regulatory actions in light of new and existing regulations. I believe this directive is responsive to my letter of February 23, 2012 to the Office of Management and Budget requesting a review of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s conduct of cost-benefit analysis.
EEX Carries Out Fourth Dutch Primary Market Auction

Date 22/03/2012

Today, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) carried out the fourth primary market auction of European emission allowances (EUA) on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture & Innovation and the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment.
BME: The Number Of Members Of MEFFPower Doubles One Year After Its Launch - The Trading Volume Has Increased 183% - MEFFPower Contributes To The Development Of The Electricity Derivatives Market In Spain, In Line With The Liberalisation Of The Industry And The Increase In Participants

Date 22/03/2012

MEFFPower, the CCP for energy derivatives created by BME through MEFF, has doubled its number of members in its first year of operations, going from 13 to 26 members.