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EU Places € 1.8 billion 26-Year Bond For Portugal

Date 17/04/2012

The European Union (EU) today launched its third long-term bond in 2012, placing € 1.8 billion with a maturity of 26 years. The operation met with widespread investor demand. The proceeds will be on-lent to Portugal following a successful conclusion of the third programme review, as part the financial assistance package decided in May 2011. The transaction was carried out by the European Commission on behalf of the EU under the European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism (EFSM).

CFTC, National Futures Association, And AARP Co-Sponsor "Avoiding Fraud Is Your Best Money Strategy" During Money Smart Week - The Seminar, "Avoiding Fraud Is Your Best Money Strategy," Will Be Held In Chicago

Date 17/04/2012

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), National Futures Association (NFA), and AARP will co-sponsor a seminar that aims to provide individuals and community leaders with the tools they need to help protect themselves and others from investment fraud. The seminar, "Avoiding Fraud is Your Best Money Strategy," will be held on Thursday, April 26 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the AARP Illinois office, located at 222 N. LaSalle, Suite 710 in Chicago, Illinois.

Statement On President Obama's Oil Market Proposal, Washington, DC - CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton

Date 17/04/2012

“I commend the President and certainly welcome additions to our regulatory tool box.

His plan will make those contemplating push'n ‘round our energy markets think again. Anybody who fills up a tank gas knows that some relief from unfair prices is sorely needed. Consumers are saying: ‘I'm tired of Wall Street making a meal outta me at the pump.’

FIF Capacity Statistics For March 2012

Date 17/04/2012

This month’s bulletin from the Financial Information Forum (FIF) finds that BATS BZX PITCH, BATS Options MCASTPITCH AGG, NASDAQ TotalView - ITCH and NYSE ARCABOOK OPTIONS were up a record 232% to 837,359 mps, 66% to 1,004,241 mps, 2% to 643,443 mps, 2% to 1,505,385 mps respectively over the 1 second interval.

SIFMA Calls For Reproposed Volcker Rule In Comments To CFTC

Date 17/04/2012

In a comment letter filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on its proposed Volcker Rule, SIFMA and other financial trade associations reiterated the view that the Proposal may unnecessarily constrain permitted activities, including market making, reducing  liquidity in many markets and thus harming the U.S. economy.

Banque De France And Autorité Des Marchés Financiers: Publication Of The Final CPSS IOSCO Principles For Financial Market Infrastructures Report

Date 17/04/2012

The Banque de France and Autorité des Marchés Financiers welcome the publication of the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS) and the Technical Committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)’s final version of their new Principles for financial market infrastructures (PFMI report).

U.S. Trade Associations Urge Treasury Secretary Geithner To Address Concerns With India’s Finance Bill

Date 17/04/2012

The Financial Executives International, Financial Services Forum, Information Technology Industry Council, Investment Company Institute, Managed Funds Association, National Foreign Trade Council, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, Software Finance & Tax Executives Council, TechAmerica, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, United States Council for International Business, and the U.S.-India Business Council today submitted a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner that outlines serious concerns with proposed tax provisions in India’s Union Budget Finance Bill 2012 and strongly encourages Secretary Geithner to address these concerns with representatives of the Indian government.

PLUS Markets Group PLC Update On Formal Sale Process

Date 17/04/2012

The Board of PLUS Markets Group plc ("PLUS" or the "Company") makes the following update announcement to shareholders.

Testimony Concerning Economic Analysis In SEC Rulemaking By Chairman Mary L. Schapiro, Chairman U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission - Before The Subcommittee On TARP, Financial Services And Bailouts Of Public And Private Programs Oversight And Government Reform Committee, U.S. House Of Representatives

Date 17/04/2012

Chairman McHenry, Ranking Member Quigley, and Members of the Subcommittee:

Thank you for the opportunity to testify today about economic analysis in Commission rulemakings.¹High-quality economic analysis is an essential part of SEC rulemaking, as it helps ensure that decisions to propose and adopt rules are informed by the best available information about a rule’s likely economic consequences. I welcome this opportunity to discuss the steps the SEC has taken and is taking to strengthen our economic analyses.

DIFC: More Than 350 International Takaful Leaders Gather In Dubai For The 7th Annual World Takaful Conference (WTC 2012)

Date 17/04/2012

The 7th Annual World Takaful Conference (WTC 2012) witnessed a high profile opening yesterday at the Dusit Thani, Dubai. Confirming its position as the world’s largest annual gathering of Islamic insurance industry leaders, WTC 2012 gathered more than 350 international decision-makers from over 150 organizations for discussions that focused on improving the competitive performance of the global Takaful industry and managing the essential shift towards sound underwriting profitability. Co-located with the 2nd Annual Middle East Islamic Finance and Investment Conference (MEIFIC 2012), the two day event was inaugurated with a special keynote address by Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, who focused on new growth horizons for the international Takaful market.