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SIFMA Supportive Of Revisions By TMPG To Fails Charge

Date 28/06/2011

SIFMA today issued the following statement from Randy Snook, executive vice president, on the announcement by the Treasury Market Practices Group (TMPG) on revised fails charge recommendations for the agency debt and agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) markets:

“SIFMA commends the TMPG’s focus on this issue and their thoughtful considerations of the particulars of the debt and MBS markets. We appreciate the TMPG’s efforts to consider the views of the broader market, and believe the revised fails charge is beneficial to the markets, as it will be both effective and support overall market liquidity.  We look forward to helping our members implement this revised approach.”

TMX Group Inc. To Hold Its Annual And Special Meeting For Shareholders On Thursday, June 30, 2011

Date 28/06/2011

TMX Group Inc. will hold its Annual and Special Meeting for shareholders on Thursday, June 30, 2011. The meeting will be held at the Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street, Toronto, at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

BM&FBOVESPA Announces Winners Of The Bidding Process To Manage The Dividend, Basic Materials And Public Utilities ETFs

Date 28/06/2011

BM&FBOVESPA announced on Tuesday the winners of the bidding process to manage the Dividend, Basic Materials and Public Utilities ETFs. Itaú Unibanco S.A.won the exclusive one-year license to use the Dividend Index (IDIV) and the Basic Materials Index (IMAT), while BlackRock Brasil, Gestora de Investimentos Ltda. won the exclusive one-year license for the Public Utilities Index (UTIL).

Message Of Congratulations From President Of The European Commission Barroso To Christine Lagarde On Her Appointment As Head Of The International Monetary Fund

Date 28/06/2011

"It was with great pleasure that I learned just now of your nomination as Director General of the International Monetary Fund. Allow me to congratulate you most warmly both on my behalf and on behalf of the European Commission as a whole. With your nomination as the first woman to head this institution, the International Monetary Fund has made an excellent choice, one based on expertise, experience and talent."

Noel Donohoe Appointed DTCC’s New Group Chief Risk Officer

Date 28/06/2011

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced that it has named Noel Donohoe to a newly created position as Executive Managing Director and Group Chief Risk Officer.

IMF Executive Board Selects Christine Lagarde As Managing Director

Date 28/06/2011

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today selected Christine Lagarde to serve as IMF Managing Director and Madame Chairman of the Executive Board for a five-year term starting on July 5, 2011. Ms. Lagarde, who succeeds Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, is the first woman named to the top IMF post since the institution’s inception in 1944. 

Borsa Italiana: Giulio Di Cerbo Appointed Chairman Of Cassa Di Compensazione&Garanzia And Monte Titoli

Date 28/06/2011

The Shareholder Meetings and the Boards of Directors of Cassa di Compensazione e Garanzia and Monte Titoli were held today.

NASDAQ OMX Holds Second Quarter 2011 Investor Conference Call

Date 28/06/2011

NASDAQ OMX has scheduled its Second Quarter 2011 results announcement for Wednesday, July 27, 2011.

SEC: Hedge Fund Returns $230 Million Held In Offshore Account To U.S. - Funds Returned As A Result Of Order Obtained By SEC In Alleged Ponzi Scheme Case

Date 28/06/2011

The Securities and Exchange Commission today told a federal court that $230 million held in an offshore account by a hedge fund has been returned to the U.S. and will remain frozen pending completion of the SEC’s Ponzi scheme lawsuit against the fund’s adviser and its principal.

Nomura Sees Strong Ties Between Asia And Brazil

Date 28/06/2011

Nomura, the global investment bank, today held a seminal investor conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil.