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NYSE Group Inc. Issues Short Interest Report

Date 26/07/2011

The NYSE Group, Inc. today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of July 15, 2011.

Speech By SEC Commissioner Troy A. Paredes: Statement At Open Meeting To Adopt A Final Rule Regarding Security Ratings For Forms S-3 And F-3 Eligibility

Date 26/07/2011

Thank you, Chairman Schapiro.

Section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Act contemplates the removal of references to credit ratings in rules and forms under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act. The recommendation before us goes toward giving effect to Dodd-Frank.

NYSE Amex Issues Short Interest Report

Date 26/07/2011

NYSE Amex (formerly known as NYSE Alternext US) today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of July 15, 2011.

Speech By SEC Commissioner Elisse B. Walter: Opening Remarks Regarding The Adoption Of Large Trader Reporting Requirements

Date 26/07/2011

I, too, want to offer my thanks to our staff and, in particular, the individuals within the Office of Market Supervision in the Division of Trading and Markets who developed and finalized the adopting release before us today.

Financial Stability Oversight Council Releases First Annual Report

Date 26/07/2011

On the heels of the first anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Financial Stability Oversight Council released its 2011 Annual Report. The report – the first of its kind issued by the U.S. government – was produced collaboratively by the members of the Council and their staff, and unanimously approved by the Council.

SEC Re-Proposes New Shelf Eligibility Requirements For Asset-Backed Securities

Date 26/07/2011

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted unanimously to re-propose for public comment some rules requiring greater accountability and enhanced quality around asset-backed securities (ABS) when issuers seek to use an expedited registration process known as shelf registration.

Bermuda Stock Exchange Will Be Closed For Bermuda ‘Cup Match’ Public Holidays

Date 26/07/2011

The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) advises that the BSX will be closed on 28 and 29 July, 2011, for the Emancipation Day and Somers Day (collectively known as “Cup Match”) public holidays in Bermuda. The Exchange will reopen on Monday, 01 August, 2011.

SEC Adopts Large Trader Reporting Regime

Date 26/07/2011

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted unanimously to adopt a new rule establishing large trader reporting requirements to enhance the agency’s ability to identify large market participants, collect information on their trading, and analyze their trading activity.

SEC Adopts New Short Form Criteria To Replace Credit Ratings

Date 26/07/2011

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted unanimously to adopt new rules in light of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to remove credit ratings as eligibility criteria for companies seeking to use “short form” registration when registering securities for public sale.

Speech By SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro: Opening Statement At SEC Open Meeting: Item 3 — Shelf-Eligibility Requirements For Asset-Backed Securities

Date 26/07/2011

Next, we will consider re-proposing rules outlining the requirements for an issuer of asset-backed securities to be able to use shelf registration.