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Futures Industry Association Statement On Passage Of H.R. 4713

Date 11/12/2009

The Futures Industry Association today issued the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 4713, The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. The Futures Industry Association has long favored closing gaps in the regulation of derivatives and promoting the value of the price discovery and hedging benefits provided by futures markets. The legislation passed today by the House of Representatives is an important step in this process. We lo
The Special Master For TARP Executive Compensation Rules On Compensation Structures For Certain Executive Officers And Most Highly Compensated Employees 26 – 100

Date 11/12/2009

Today, the Special Master for TARP Executive Compensation, Kenneth R. Feinberg, released his second round of rulings on executive compensation packages for firms that received exceptional Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) assistance. These determinations cover compensation structures for the 26 – 100 most highly compensated employees plus executive officers, who were not subject to the Special Master's October 22, 2009, decisions. Unlike the October rulings, which addressed specific amounts
SIFMA’s Ryan Statement On House Passage Of Regulatory Reform

Date 11/12/2009

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) today released the following statement from President and CEO T. Timothy Ryan, Jr. upon the House of Representatives passing the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009.
Statement Of U.S.Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner On Passage Of H.R. 4173, The Wall Street Reform And Consumer Protection Act Of 2009

Date 11/12/2009

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the following statement from Secretary Tim Geithner on the passage of H.R. 4173 – The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009: “I commend the House for passing* H.R. 4173 – The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. President Obama called on Congress to enact comprehensive reform of our Nation’s financial regulatory system in response to last year’s financial collapse. The President set forth c
CBOE To List S&P 500® Dividend Index Options - Allows Market Participants To Take Positions On S&P 500 Dividend Changes For The First Time

Date 11/12/2009

The Chicago Board Options (CBOE) today announced it has received Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval to offer trading in options on the S&P 500® Dividend Index (ticker symbol - DVS). The first contract of its kind in the U.S., the S&P 500 Dividend Index option will be listed exclusively at CBOE.A launch date has not been finalized.

UK's Financial Services Authority Appoints A New Senior Advisor

Date 11/12/2009

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) today announced the appointment of a new senior advisor. Graham Halliday will advise across the FSA, with reference to his specialist area; retail banking.
Predictive Banking Technology Wins Export Award For ITRS

Date 11/12/2009

ITRS Group plc has been announced as the London regional winners of the International Trade Awards 2009 sponsored by HSBC Bank Plc, for commitment to export. The board members of ITRS were presented with the award during a ceremony at HSBC World Headquarters in Canary Wharf. ITRS will now be put forward, with the winners of the other UK regions, for the International Trade Company of the Year.
BM&FBOVESPA Holds First Voluntary Carbon Credit Market Auction - Sale Will Offer 240,000 Carbon Credits Managed By The Social Carbon Company

Date 11/12/2009

The Brazilian Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange – BM&FBOVESPA will hold on December 22 the first voluntary carbon credit market auction. A total amount of 240,000 voluntary carbon units from projects managed by the Social Carbon Company will be auctioned.
Arcontech Appoints David Anderson As Director Of Sales And Marketing

Date 11/12/2009

Arcontech Group Plc, the real time market data technology specialist, announced today that David Anderson has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing. Andrew Miller, CEO of Arcontech said “David is a highly qualified and well known executive from our industry and will help accelerate our success, both in Market Data Systems and in the rapidly developing Spread Betting and CFD solutions business”.
Warsaw Stock Exchange Leading In Central And Eastern Europe (CEE) And South-Eastern Europe (SEE)

Date 11/12/2009

In November 2009, the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) ranked first among stock exchanges in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and South-Eastern Europe (SEE) by capitalisation of local companies. The WSE is ahead of the Vienna Stock Exchange in terms of the cumulative value of trading in stocks of local issuers since April 2009.