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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Signs Calypso For Trading And Treasury Management

Date 25/08/2010

Calypso Technology, Inc., a global application software provider of an integrated trading, risk and processing platform to financial institutions and corporate treasuries, announced today that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the government authority responsible for maintaining monetary and banking stability in Hong Kong, has selected the Calypso system as its full front-to-back trading and treasury management solution for processing multiple asset classes and to ensure that the Hong
DTCC And Chilean Depository Sign Agreement To Collaborate

Date 25/08/2010

The Depósito Central de Valores, S.A. (DCV) of Chile and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) of the U.S. announced today they have signed an agreement that recognizes and strengthens their relationship and will serve as a basis for future collaboration.
FINRA Fines Zions Direct $225,000 For Failure To Disclose Potential Conflict Of Interest In Its Online CD Auctions - Firm's Claims About CD Auctions Also Violated FINRA Advertising Rules

Date 25/08/2010

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has fined Zions Direct, Inc. $225,000 for failing to disclose the potential conflict of interest created by the participation of its affiliate, Liquid Asset Management (LAM), in online CD auctions conducted by Zions involving certificates of deposit (CDs) issued by Zions-affiliated banks.
ISE Expands Modified Maker/Taker Pricing Program

Date 25/08/2010

The International Securities Exchange (ISE) announced today that it will expand its modified maker/taker pricing program on September 1 to cover 100 symbols listed on the exchange. With this expansion, symbols comprising over 60% of total ISE volume will be part of its modified maker/taker pricing structure. Introduced in April, highlights of ISE's modified maker/taker pricing program include rebates for market makers who meet market quality thresholds, competitive taker fees for non-cu
Closure Of Bursa Malaysia Berhad - Market Holiday

Date 25/08/2010

Bursa Malaysia Berhad would like to announce that all its offices will be closed on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 in conjunction with the National Day public holiday. The Exchange will resume operations on Wednesday, 1 September 2010.

UK's Financial Services Authority Fines Société Générale £1.575 Million For Failures In Transaction Reporting

Date 25/08/2010

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined the London branch of Société Générale (SocGen) £1,575,000 for failing to provide accurate transaction reports to the FSA. The fine reflects the seriousness of SocGen’s failure to submit accurate reports for approximately 80% of its reportable transactions, across all of its asset classes, for a period of over two years.
NYSE Liffe Launches New Weekly Options On Single Stocks - Broadening Range Of Short Term Individual Equity Options After Successful European Launch

Date 25/08/2010

As from September 3 NYSE Liffe will introduce three new weekly options on high profile blue-chip shares: Aegon, KPN and Philips. After the successful launch of weekly options on ING Group, Royal Dutch Shell and ArcelorMittal in July, NYSE Liffe is now extending its offering of these unique products in Europe.
UK's Financial Services Authority Outlines A Fundamental Review Of Trading Activity Regulation

Date 25/08/2010

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today published a Discussion Paper (DP) that considers fundamental changes to the regulation of trading activities – one of the key recommendations of the Turner Review following material trading losses incurred during the crisis.
PLUS Markets Group Announces New Growth Plans

Date 25/08/2010

PLUS Markets Group Plc – Results Of Strategic Review Key highlights First phase conclusion: no further funding required for existing business Costs reduced by 40% to annual level of below £5 million from 2011 Working capital for next two years Board plan to break even within two years Second phase conclusion: identification of new revenue streams Broader product offering for small and mid-cap companies to inclu
Islamic Development Bank Lists Inaugural Ringgit Sukuk On Bursa Malaysia

Date 25/08/2010

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) today listed its RM1.0 billion sukuk Medium Term Note (MTN) Programme on Bursa Malaysia, marking the first multilateral development bank to list its Ringgit sukuk MTN Programme on the Exchange. The sukuk was issued via IDB's special purpose vehicle, Tadamun Services Berhad and it is the inaugural sukuk by IDB to be issued in local currency.