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TOCOM Determines That Next Generation System Will Go Live On Schedule

Date 09/04/2009

Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc (“TOCOM” or the “Exchange”), Japan’s largest and Asia’s prominent commodity exchange, conducted the final procedures before launch of the Next Generation System (NGS) today and determined that it is feasible to proceed with the transition procedure as scheduled. The examination has been conducted based on the “Procedures before Launch of Next Generation System”, which was approved at the board of directors meeting on February 17 2009. The Exchange’s President and
ICE Futures Canada: FCM Customer Margin Changes

Date 08/04/2009

The following initial and maintenance margins apply to non-participant speculative accounts held with FCMs. Non-participants holding hedge based positions may apply for a hedge exemption under Rule 4E.08. The minimum margin level under the hedge exemption is the clearinghouse margin.
NASDAQ OMX Comments On SEC Open Meeting Addressing Short Sale Rules

Date 08/04/2009

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) supports the SEC's thoughtful and deliberative process in examining proposed rules to place limits on short selling. Given the range of proposals the SEC must consider in the context of whether to apply new short selling rules, and given the impact of potential changes in this area of regulation, the 60-day comment period and May Roundtable are positive steps toward find
Opening Statement Before The Commission Open Meeting By Chairman Mary L. Schapiro - U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission

Date 08/04/2009

Good Morning. This is an open meeting of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 8, 2009.
SIFMA: Short Selling Discussions Will Receive Constructive Industry Input

Date 08/04/2009

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) today pledged to provide meaningful and constructive input to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) request for comment on potential short sale price test restrictions.

SEC Seeks Comments On Short Sale Price Test And Circuit Breaker Restrictions

Date 08/04/2009

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted unanimously to seek public comment on whether short sale price restrictions or circuit breaker restrictions should be imposed and whether such measures would help promote market stability and restore investor confidence. In June 2007, the SEC voted to eliminate price restrictions.
Irish Stock Exchange Statement In Relation To J&E Davy

Date 08/04/2009

The Exchange, as part of its oversight and supervision of stockbrokers, became aware in late 2006 of issues of concern regarding possible breaches by J&E Davy (Davy) of Irish Stock Exchange conduct of business rules. These related to its sale of a number of perpetual Constant Maturity Swap (CMS) bonds to some of its credit union clients.
US Federal Reserve Board: Minutes Of Federal Open Market Committee, February 7 aAd March 17-18, 2009

Date 08/04/2009

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday released the attached minutes of the Committee meeting held on March 17-18, 2009 and of the conference call held on February 7, 2009.
The Options Industry Council Announces Expansion Of Educational Program For Financial Advisors

Date 08/04/2009

The Options Industry Council (OIC) announced today a new effort to serve the educational needs of financial advisors with the launch of a dedicated advisor web portal and the addition of Eric S. Cott as Director of Financial Advisor Education.
Oddo & Cie Selects Chi-Tech’s MarketPrizm Solution For Trading Infrastructure

Date 08/04/2009

Chi-X® Global Technology, LLC (“Chi-Tech™”), the technology services unit of Chi-X Global, Inc., today announced it has deployed its MarketPrizm™ trading infrastructure platform for independent agency brokerage, Oddo & Cie.