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ISDA EMEA Determinations Committee Accepts Question Related To A Potential Hellenic Republic Credit Event

Date 09/03/2012

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA), as secretary to the Determinations Committees (the DCs), today announced that a question relating to a potential credit event with respect to the Hellenic Republic (Greece) has been submitted to, and subsequently accepted for consideration by, the EMEA Determinations Committee.

Statement By European Commission Vice-President Olli Rehn On Private Sector Participation In The Second Greek Programme

Date 09/03/2012

I am very satisfied by the large positive turnout of the voluntary debt exchange in Greece. This demonstrates the strong support for the agreements reached in February on a second programme for Greece.

European Parliament President Martin Schulz Welcomes Greek Debt Swap Deal

Date 09/03/2012

Following a debt swap agreement between Greece and private investors, European Parliament President Martin Schulz made the following statement:

 "I welcome the agreement between Greece and investors on a voluntary bond swap. The agreement is a major step towards bringing Greek debt to sustainable levels and towards restoring stability in the euro zone. A successful bond swap agreement is a pre-condition for final approval of the second 130 billion euro aid package for Greece agreed last month.

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Report-09th March, 2012

Date 09/03/2012

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Hellenic Republic Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Of Finance Evangelos Venizelos: Private Sector Involvement Tender Update

Date 09/03/2012

Evangelos Venizelos, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Hellenic Republic, today announced that holders of approximately €172 billion principal amount of bonds issued or guaranteed by the Republic have tendered their bonds for exchange or consented to proposed amendments in response to the invitations and consent solicitations announced by the Republic on 24 February 2012.

Statement By The Eurogroup President, Jean-Claude Juncker - Greece

Date 09/03/2012

I welcome the significant progress achieved in the preparation of the second Greek adjustment programme. I particularly welcome the detailed assessment of the Troika that Greece has implemented all agreed prior actions in a satisfactory manner.  

UK's Financial Services Authority: Pritchard Stockbrokers Ltd Enters Special Administration Regime

Date 09/03/2012

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) confirms that Pritchard Stockbrokers Ltd (Pritchard) has entered the Special Administration Regime (SAR) on 9 March 2012 and Timothy Ball, Roderick Weston and Alistair Wood at Mazars LLP have been appointed joint special administrators.

Announcement By The Hellenic Republic Regarding Greek Government Bonds (GGBs)

Date 09/03/2012

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Tokyo Stock Exchange: One Year After The Great East Japan Earthquake

Date 09/03/2012

As one year is going to pass since the earthquake of unprecedented magnitude struck our country, we once again offer our prayers for those who tragically lost their lives in the disaster. Our thoughts remain with the many still struggling in the difficult aftermath, as we hope for a swift restoration of their regular lifestyles. Furthermore, the people of Japan are deeply thankful for the generous support we have received from our friends in countries all over the world.

Clearstream’s February 2012 figures

Date 09/03/2012

In February 2012, the value of assets under custody held on behalf of customers registered a decrease of 3 percent to € 11.0 trillion (compared to € 11.3 trillion in February 2011). Securities held under custody in Clearstream’s international business decreased by 1 percent from € 6.0 trillion in February 2011 to € 5.9 trillion in February 2012 – while domestic German securities held under custody decreased by 4 percent from € 5.4 trillion in February 2011 to € 5.1 trillion in February 2012.