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Aon Appoints Head Of European Power Business

Date 28/09/2011

Aon Risk Solutions, the risk management business of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON), today announced the appointment of Denis Waerseggers to the newly created position of European Power leader, effective 1 December. He joins Aon from GDF SUEZ, a leading global energy company and the number one independent power producer in the world, where he has been deputy director of insurance for the past six years.

European Commission: Common Rules For A Financial Transaction Tax – Frequently Asked Questions

Date 28/09/2011

1. General background

Why has the Commission proposed a new tax on the financial sector?

For two main reasons:

• the financial sector would make a fair contribution to the cost of the crisis after benefiting from very significant financial support from governments since the beginning of the current crisis

• a coordinated framework at EU level would help to create a stronger internal market for financial services by avoiding competitive distortions and discouraging risky trading activities. It would also be a strong signal to promote the introduction of such a tax at global level

Deutsche Börse: 20 New Commerzbank ETCs And ETNs Launched On Xetra

Date 28/09/2011

Since Wednesday eight exchange traded commodities (ETCs) and twelve exchange traded notes (ETNs) from the new issuer Commerzbank AG have been tradable on Xetra for the first time.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Pragmatic Approach In Embracing Global Financial Regulatory Reform

Date 28/09/2011

Asian nations should take a pragmatic approach in adopting the package of global financial regulatory reforms aimed at addressing shortcomings exposed by the global financial crisis originated in the United States and Europe, the Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission, Dr Eddy Fong said.

London Stock Exchange Group Confirms Exclusive Discussions With LCH.Clearnet

Date 28/09/2011

London Stock Exchange Group is pleased to confirm that it has entered into exclusive discussions with LCH.Clearnet regarding a potential transaction. Work is focused and on-going, with a view to moving towards an agreement, though at this stage there can be no certainty that any transaction will result.

LCH.Clearnet Enters Exclusive Discussions With London Stock Exchange

Date 28/09/2011

LCH.Clearnet Group Limited confirms that it has entered into exclusive discussions with London Stock Exchange Group plc regarding a possible transaction.

Tokyo Stock Exchange Downplays Media Talk Of Merger With Osaka Securities Exchange

Date 28/09/2011

There have been news reports by some media institutions regarding specific details of merger discussions between Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Securities Exchange.

Bank For International Settlements: High-Frequency Trading In The Foreign Exchange Market

Date 28/09/2011

High-frequency trading (HFT) has increased its presence in the foreign exchange (FX) market in recent years. A discussion is emerging about its benefits and risks, though the assessment is often hampered by difficulties in identifying and quantifying HFT as distinct from other forms of automated trading. It is crucial to have a clearer understanding of what HFT is (and is not) and what it does (and does not do) before assessing its implications from a policymaker's point of view.

Otkritie And QuantHouse Launch Low Latency Market Data For MICEX - Accessible From Both London And Moscow

Date 28/09/2011

Otkritie Capital, one of the largest financial groups in Russia, has partnered with QuantHouse, the leading provider of next generation trading solutions, to launch low latency market data for MICEX, the country’s main equity market, via the company’s QuantFEED solution.

European Commission - Financial Transaction Tax: Making The Financial Sector Pay Its Fair Share

Date 28/09/2011

Today the Commission has presented a proposal for a financial transaction tax in the 27 Member States of the European Union. The tax would be levied on all transactions on financial instruments between financial institutions when at least one party to the transaction is located in the EU. The exchange of shares and bonds would be taxed at a rate of 0.1% and derivative contracts, at a rate of 0.01%. This could approximately raise €57 billion every year. The Commission has proposed that the tax should come into effect from 1st January 2014.