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CME Group Announces The Launch Of New European Union Allowance (EUA) And Certified Emission Reduction (CER) Futures And Options

Date 16/06/2009

CME Group, the world's largest and most diverse derivatives exchange, today announced the launch of four new In Delivery Month European Union Allowance (EUA) and Certified Emission Reduction (CER) futures and options contracts that will be available through CME ClearPort® and the New York trading floor. Clearing services will be available through CME ClearPort, a set of flexible clearing services open to over the count

FIA Defends Hedge Exemption For OTC Dealers

Date 16/06/2009

Markit & Creditex Complete General Motors Credit Event Auction As One Of Five Auctions For Week Of 8 June - 38 Auctions Completed To Date In 2009

Date 16/06/2009

During the week of June 8, 2009, Markit and Creditex conducted Credit Event Auctions (CEAs) to facilitate settlement of credit derivative trades referencing five global companies, including General Motors. The auctions have been used to settle transactions in connection with the defaults of 38 companies so far this year in the U.S. and Europe and are an integral part of efforts by International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) to standardize critical elements of the credit defau

CFTC Announces Resignation Of Commissioner Walt Lukken

Date 16/06/2009

Today, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the resignation of Commissioner Walt Lukken, effective July 10, 2009. Lukken has served as Commissioner since August 2002 and served as Acting Chairman from June 2007 to January 2009.

UK's Financial Services Authority (FSA): Finance Director And Two Lawyers Charged With Insider Dealing

Date 16/06/2009

Andrew King, a finance director, and Michael Mcfall and Andrew Rimmington, both lawyers, appeared today at City of Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with 8 counts of insider dealing, contrary to section 52 of the Criminal Justice Act 1993.

New Records On MOT, Borsa Italiana’s Retail Bond Market, In May 2009

Date 16/06/2009

In May 2009 MOT, Borsa Italiana’s retail bond market, reached a new record on average daily value traded with 1,135 million euro. The previous record was in October 2008 when the average daily value traded reached 1,046 million euro.

NYSE Euronext Names Walter Lukken, Former Acting CFTC Chairman, As Senior Vice President, Global Market Structure, Office Of The General Counsel

Date 16/06/2009

NYSE Euronext (NYX), the world's most diverse exchange group, today appointed Walter Lukken to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Global Market Structure, Office of the General Counsel. Mr. Lukken, Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as well as Acting Chairman of the Commission from June 27, 2007 until Jan. 20, 2009, will join NYSE Euronext on July 13, 2009. He will focus on global market structure, including the company's expansion in U.S. deriva

NASDAQ OMX Announces The TotalView Preferred Partners Program - 12 Firms Are Recognized For Being Top Distributors Of NASDAQ OMX's Premier U.S. Data Feed

Date 16/06/2009

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today introduced the TotalView Preferred Partners program, an initiative that recognizes the top distributors of NASDAQ OMX's premier U.S. data feed.

BM&FBOVESPA Promotes Trading Software Expo: Event Showcases Latest Trading Software Technology For Brokerage Houses

Date 16/06/2009

The Brazilian Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange – BM&FBOVESPA will promote the 2nd Certified Trading and Market Data Software Solution Expo. The event, which is free of charge, will take place on June 18th, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Espaço BM&FBOVESPA, in Sao Paulo. The objective behind the event is to present FIX protocol electronic trading software solutions certified by the Exchange.

Bucharest Stock Exchange: New Records On The Derivatives Market

Date 16/06/2009

On June 16th 2009, the Derivatives Market operated by the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) displayed new record levels since its launch in September 2007. Thus, the BVB Derivatives Market saw the highest number of futures contracts traded during one trading session, the highest open interest as well as the highest notional value of traded contracts.