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ROFEX buys Primary - ROFEX Announces That It Has Increased Its Stake In Primary To 100%

Date 12/01/2011

In line with its technological consolidation strategy, the Rosario-based futures exchange announces the acquisition of Primary, leader in technology for stock exchange and financial transactions in Latin America, thus incorporating one of the most advanced electronic trading platforms, integration via FIX, direct market access (DMA) and retail distribution, as well as processing operations of exchange and off-exchange transactions that cover all kinds of assets traded in Argentina, which have
2010 A Record Year For Panama Stock Exchange

Date 12/01/2011

During 2010 the Panama Stock Exchange (BVP) total trading volume was U.S. $ 2,639,1 million, an increase of 61.35% compared to U.S. $ 1,635,6 million traded in 2009. The amount traded in 2010 was the highest trading volume in the BVP 20 years life.
Markit Acquires Risk Analytics Firm

Date 12/01/2011

Markit, a leading, global financial information services company, today announced that it has acquired QuIC Financial Technologies, Inc (QuIC). QuIC provides the world’s leading financial organisations with risk analytics solutions to test market and credit risk tolerance in financial portfolios and simulate risk at the enterprise level.
The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) Monthly Statistical Report December 2010

Date 12/01/2011

Listing Total number of listed companies on the main market decreased to 212 companies at the end of December 2010 compared to 213 at the end of November 2010. Meanwhile, the number of listed companies on Nilex has reached 16 at the end of December 2010.
EEX Trading Volume Increased Considerably In 2010 Good Basis Created For 2011 – Trading In Natural Gas With Strong Growth – CO2 Volume Strengthened

Date 12/01/2011

The European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) ended the year 2010 with an increase in the volumes traded in all commodities. The trading volume for power increased to 1,487 TWh, which corresponds to a 21-percent increase as against the previous year (1,228 TWh).

Securities Commission Malaysia: Two Directors Jailed And Fined Over Suremax Share Manipulation

Date 12/01/2011

The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today sentenced Datuk Phillip Wong Chee Kheong and Francis Bun Lit Chun to 24 months imprisonment and a fine of RM 3 million (in default 6 months imprisonment ) and 3 months imprisonment and a fine of RM2 million (in default 6 months imprisonment) respectively for their involvement in the manipulation of Suremax Group Berhad (Suremax) shares.
LCH.Clearnet Fixed Income Volumes Increase By 28% YOY - Growth Fuelled By Increased Demand: 19 New Participants Sign Up

Date 12/01/2011

The nominal value of European government bond and repo trades cleared by the LCH.Clearnet group (LCH.Clearnet) in 2010 increased by 28% year on year, a record fuelled by increased demand as banks seek to manage their counterparty risk exposures. 19 new participants signed up to clear their fixed income business through LCH.Clearnet, taking the total to 70 and resulting in an increased proportion of inter-bank repo trades being cleared.
Eurex To Launch Equity Options With Weekly Expirations For The First Time - Launch Set For 24 January 2011

Date 12/01/2011

The international derivatives exchange Eurex will introduce equity options with weekly expiration dates on 24 January 2011. This is the first time that weekly options on individual stocks will be available on Eurex. The Eurex Weekly Equity Options will be listed as separate contracts and will initially comprise derivatives based on shares of Daimler, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Telekom and Nokia (four per underlying stock).
Securities Commission Malaysia Appoints Executive Director For Islamic Capital Market

Date 12/01/2011

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Encik Zainal Izlan Zainal Abidin as Executive Director with effect from 12 January 2011. Encik Zainal Izlan will lead and drive the Commission's agenda for the Islamic Capital Market and will be responsible for the SC's operational, strategic and developmental initiatives aimed at strengthening and sustaining Malaysia's leadership in this area.
Dubai Mercantile Exchange Issues End Of Year Review Update To Industry Stakeholders

Date 12/01/2011

The DME continued to grow strongly in 2010, with this growth characterized by three significant developments.