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Deutsche Börse And Clearstream Launch Joint Funds Trading On Exchange - More Than 80,000 Mutual Funds Can Be Made Eligible For Trading Via Xetra - Major Advantages: Cost Reduction, Immediate Execution, Price Transparency And Reduction Of Operational Risks

Date 13/01/2011

Deutsche Börse and Clearstream, the central securities depository (ICSD) within Deutsche Börse Group, have launched their joint funds trading on Deutsche Börse’s cash market Xetra. As of today, more than 80,000 investment funds that are currently on Clearstream’s order routing platform Vestima+ can be introduced for trading via Xetra by market makers (funds specialists). After execution, the funds will be settled through Clearstream’s post-trade facility for mutual funds, the Central Facilit
Steven Maijoor Is Selected As ESMA’s First Chair

Date 13/01/2011

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announces today the selection of Steven Maijoor, as the proposed first Chair of ESMA. This follows a vote by ESMA’s Board of Supervisors. Before taking up his duties, the selected Chairperson will be heard by the European Parliament who has up to one month to object to his designation. The Chairperson represents ESMA, and is responsible for preparing the work of the Board of Supervisors and chairs the meetings of the Board of Supervisors an
SIX Exfeed To Launch New Real-Time Data Service For Non-Display Information Usage

Date 13/01/2011

As a result of the SIX Swiss Exchange and SIX Exfeed consultation on reference markets and the principles of real-time reference data pricing, published on 3 November 2010, SIX Exfeed will replace the annual distribution fee for execution venues with a new license fee for non-display information usage. The decision has been taken based on clear and distinctive feedback given by stakeholders and market participants during the consultation phase.
ICICI Bank Clears & Settles 1st Trade On SMX - ICICI Bank Limited, Singapore Branch – The First Branch Of An Indian Bank Clearing And Settling Contracts In Singapore – Activates Its Special Clearing Membership With The 1st Trade Executed In Gold Futures

Date 13/01/2011

Singapore Mercantile Exchange (SMX), the first pan-Asian multi-product commodity and currency derivatives exchange, today announced that its pioneer Special Clearing Member (SCM), the Singapore branch of ICICI Bank Limited (ICICI Bank), India?s second largest bank, has started clearing and settling trade activities for SMX with its 1st trade cleared on 30th December 2010 for the SMX Singapore-deliverable gold futures contract.
U.S. Department Of The Treasury: Two Financial Institutions Repay Tarp Funds, Deliver $30.6 Million In Proceeds For Taxpayers

Date 12/01/2011

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that the following two financial institutions have repurchased Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Capital Purchase Program (CPP) investments, delivering a total of $30.6 million in proceeds today for taxpayers.

SIFMA Supports Comparable Regulatory Oversight Of Brokers, Investment Advisers

Date 12/01/2011

SIFMA today submitted a comment letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in support of the Commission recommending to Congress a regulatory structure that would provide comparable oversight and examination of both brokers and investment advisers when providing personalized investment advice to retail customers.
SEC Charges Government Website Provider And Four Executives With Failure To Disclose CEO Perks

Date 12/01/2011

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a Kansas-based company that manages government websites and four current or former company executives with failing to disclose to investors more than $1.18 million in perks paid to the former CEO over a six-year period.
CBOE To Publish CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) Term Structure Data On Cboe.com

Date 12/01/2011

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) today announced that beginning Friday, January 14, the Exchange will launch a web page displaying CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) term structure data, calculated every 15 seconds throughout the trading day.
CME Group Opposes Illinois Legislature's Vote To Adopt One Of The Highest Corporate Tax Rates In The U.S.

Date 12/01/2011

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today issued the following statement in strong opposition to the Illinois Senate and House vote to raise corporate and household tax rates:
Changes In The Composition Of The ATHEX Indices

Date 12/01/2011

Due to the transfer of trading of the shares of the company « VARDAS S.A. » to the Low Dispersion & Special Features Category of the Athens Exchange, the following changes will take place: