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Systemic Risk: The Role Of Securities Regulators - A Speech By Greg Medcraft, Chariman, Australian Securities And Investments Commission At Systemic Risk, Basel III, Financial Stability And Regulation Conference, Institute Of Global Finance, 28 June 2011

Date 28/06/2011

Thank you for this opportunity to speak to this important conference early in my term as ASIC Chairman. I am pleased to be speaking about the important topic of systemic risk and its management and mitigation. But first I will set out ASIC’s strategic framework and our key priorities, so that you can understand our approach.
BM&FBOVESPA Spot U.S. Dollar Volume Hits Record High - Daily Financial Volume Hits Historic Figure Of U$ 537.75 Million

Date 27/06/2011

The Spot U.S. Dollar traded on the BM&FBOVESPA electronic platform reached a record trading volume of U$ 537.75 million on Monday (June 27). The previous record was US$ 520 million, on October 20, 2009.
CFTC Orders Mark Adrian Of Florida To Pay $140,000 Civil Penalty In Fraudulent Foreign Currency Scheme - Adrian Pleaded Guilty To Federal Criminal Wire Fraud And Faces Sentencing On August 2, 2011

Date 27/06/2011

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today filed and simultaneously settled charges against Mark Adrian of Delray Beach, Fla., for his role in issuing false statements to customers in a fraudulent foreign currency (forex) scheme. The CFTC order requires Adrian to pay a $140,000 civil monetary penalty and prohibits him from trading for or on behalf of any other person and applying for registration with the CFTC. Adrian is currently not registered with the CFTC.
Brazil Pharma IPO On Novo Mercado Shares Will Be Traded Under The Ticker Symbol BPHA3

Date 27/06/2011

Shares will begin to be traded in the Brazil Pharma drugstores chain as of Monday (June 27) on BM&FBOVESPA, under the BPHA3 ticker symbol. The shares will be traded on the Novo Mercado.
Luc Bertrand, Vice-Chairman, National Bank Financial Group, Spokesperson, Maple Group Acquisition Corporation, To Address Economic Club

Date 27/06/2011

When it comes to building a leading global exchange, Canada has everything it takes: a critical mass of industry expertise, long and deep experience in capital formation -- with particular expertise serving the needs of global resource and public venture companies -- and a regulatory system that is admired worldwide. Canada is at risk of seeing those assets and control over a key piece of our financial infrastructure traded away. But there is an alternative: the creation of a fully integrated exchange and clearing group with the scale and resources to stay globally competitive while continuing to meet the unique needs of Canada's capital markets. Join Luc Bertrand, an executive with first-hand experience in building great exchanges, as he lays out Maple’s vision for a Canadian-owned, Canadian-based global exchange powerhouse.

NYSE Euronext Brussels Celebrates The Listing Of Commerzbank Factor Certificates And Reverse Exchangeable Notes

Date 27/06/2011

NYSE Euronext today celebrates the listing of Factor Certificates and Reverse Exchangeable Notes issued by Commerzbank. With this issue, Commerzbank reinforces its offering for trading on NYSE Euronext Brussels by adding 40 Factor Certificates and 27 Reverse Exchangeable Notes on 20 of the largest Belgian and Dutch stocks.
European Parliament Opinion Poll Shows Public Support For Tax On Financial Transactions

Date 27/06/2011

A Eurobarometer opinion poll carried out for the European Parliament covering views on the economic crisis indicates strong support for a tax on financial transactions. Other results show a majority of respondents feeling the euro has not mitigated the effects of the crisis and urging Member States to act in a more coordinated fashion to tackle the problem.
Statement From Maple Acquisition Group Corporation

Date 27/06/2011

We absolutely share the goal of having an exchange that 'has independent ownership and management and that operate[s] without conflict in a flourishing competitive market' -- and we believe our offer accomplishes precisely that. A combined Maple-TMX will be a Canadian regulated public company with an independent board of directors and more than 75% of its shares held by the public, Canadian pension funds and other non-bank owned investors. We believe competition will remain fierce, and we are prepared to work constructively with the Competition Bureau to address any questions it may have. We are confident we can obtain all necessary regulatory approvals, and that our offer continues to provide superior value, certainty and upside to TMX Group shareholders -- as well as a better outcome for Canadian capital market participants.
Trading Floor NYSE Euronext Amsterdam Full To Capacity Again In October - Trading Floor Occupied By Four Trading Parties, Totalling Over 100 Traders - Beursplein 5 Home To 33 Trading-Related Parties

Date 27/06/2011

Today NYSE Euronext (NYX) announced that the Amsterdam trading floor will be full to capacity with traders again from October 2011.
Change Of Date Of The First Scheduled Auctioning Of Emission Allowances - EUAs In Athens Exchange

Date 27/06/2011

Upon the decision of the Greek Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, the scheduled auction of European Union Emission Allowances (EUAs) of Wednesday 29th June is transferred to be realized on the next day, Thursday 30/6/2011.