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SEC: John R. Robinson Named Division of Corporation Finance Academic Accounting Fellow

Date 16/07/2009

The Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Corporation Finance today announced the selection of John R. Robinson as the Academic Accounting Fellow for a one-year term beginning next month.
RTS Standard Volume Exceeds USD452 Million

Date 16/07/2009

July 16, 2009 saw a record trading activity on RTS Standard.
European Commission Study On Trading And Post-Trading Prices, Costs And Volumes – Frequently Asked Questions

Date 16/07/2009

What is the purpose of this study? This study enables the European Commission to determine public policy on the basis of both sound analysis and a thorough understanding of the market. It enhances transparency and contributes to the Commission’s and market participants’ understanding of the market. Further information about the Commission’s work in the area of trading and post-trading can be found on the Commission's website
The Securities & Investment Institute Receives Royal Charter

Date 16/07/2009

The Securities & Investment Institute (SII) is delighted to announce that an Order of Grant of a Royal Charter was approved by The Queen in Council on Wednesday 8 July 2009, paving the way for the Institute to become a Chartered body and for its members to become personally Chartered.
Financial Services: European Commission Publishes Study On Trading And Post-Trading Prices, Costs And Volumes

Date 16/07/2009

The European Commission has today published a first study on the prices, costs and volumes for trading and post-trading of securities in the EU, carried out by Oxera Consulting Ltd. This study, which will be renewed, allows the Commission to monitor how prices and costs evolve. In this way, the Commission will be able to better evaluate the effect of its policies in this area and to base future policies on solid evidence.

British Bankers' Association Response To Walker Review

Date 16/07/2009

BBA chief executive Angela Knight said: "The Walker Review is about strong governance: It is about ensuring leadership by boards and proper risk controls across the business in both banks and other financial institutions, and it is also about getting the debate on pay packages into the right place by ensuring reward structures look to the long term. It is also about addressing thee responsibilities of the major investors to look at long-term strategies and not just short term retur
Walker Review Proposes Fundamental Changes To Strengthen UK Bank Governance

Date 16/07/2009

Sir David Walker has recommended substantial changes to the way the boards of banks and other big financial institutions function in particular through boosting the role of non-executives in the risk and remuneration process.
HKEx: Exchange Participants Statistics - Stock Exchange Participants' Market Share Report

Date 16/07/2009

Updated: 16 July 2009
UK's Financial Services Authority Statement Re: Walker Review

Date 16/07/2009

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) welcomes the publication of the Walker Review on governance of banks and other financial institutions and believes its recommendations will inform the debate around strengthening corporate governance in UK boardrooms.
FORTS: The Open Interest In The EUR/USD Futures Contract Exceeds 235 Thousand Contracts

Date 16/07/2009

15.07.2009The open interest in the EUR/USD futures contract exceeds 235 thousand contracts On July 15, 2009 a new open interest record was set in the FORTS money section.