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European Central Bank: US Dollar Liquidity-Providing Operations Of The Eurosystem In The Second Quarter Of 2009

Date 19/03/2009

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has decided, in agreement with other central banks including the Federal Reserve, to continue conducting US dollar liquidity-providing operations at terms of 7, 28 and 84 days.
US Federal Reserve Board Governor Daniel K. Tarullo, Modernizing Bank Supervision And Regulation - Before The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C., March 19, 2009

Date 19/03/2009

Chairman Dodd, Ranking Member Shelby, and other members of the Committee, I appreciate this opportunity to present the views of the Federal Reserve Board on the important issue of modernizing financial supervision and regulation.
Appointment To UK's Monetary Policy Committee

Date 19/03/2009

The Chancellor of the Exchequer today announced that David Miles has been appointed to succeed David Blanchflower as an external member on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The appointment, which was made in accordance with the new process for external MPC appointments announced by the Chancellor in June 2008, will take effect on 1 June 2009.
IOSCO Publishes Hedge Funds Oversight Recommendations

Date 19/03/2009

The International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) Technical Committee has today published a consultation paper – Hedge Funds Oversight: Consultation Report – containing preliminary findings and recommended regulatory approaches to mitigate risks associated with the trading and traditional lack of transparency of hedge funds.<
FORTS: Open Interest In The EUR/USD Futures Contract Exceeds 160,000 Contracts

Date 19/03/2009

On March 18, 2009 a record open interest in the futures contract on the EUR/USD exchange rate was created on FORTS, RTS derivatives section.

EMXCo Announces Record Volumes

Date 19/03/2009

EMXCo has announced record volumes through the EMX Message System with over 5.5 million messages through the system to date this year equating to over EUR 12 billion in funds flow.
SGX Calls On Boards And Audit Committees To Heighten Vigilance In Times Of Financial Turbulence

Date 19/03/2009

The Singapore Exchange Limited (“SGX”) has stepped up engagement with listed companies and market professionals since September 2008 in response to global financial turbulence and the challenging market environment. We have urged Boards and Audit Committees to heighten their vigilance in identifying, addressing and managing risks that may have a material impact on the financial statements and operations of companies. Closer attention should be paid to liquidity, financing or refinancing
FTSE Claims Top Index Awards

Date 19/03/2009

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the global index provider, cemented its position as the leading provider of index solutions by retaining the coveted Index Provider of the Year award from Global Pensions magazine. Selected by an international panel of asset owners and consultants, FTSE was presented with the award for the fourth time, once again beating rival firms such as MSCI Barra and Standard & Poor’s.
Oslo Børs VPS Identifies The Owners Behind Nominee Accounts

Date 19/03/2009

Oslo Børs VPS today launches a service that will help companies listed on Oslo Børs and Oslo Axess to identify the real owners of shares held in nominee accounts. This will contribute to greater openness and improved monitoring and control, and will thus help to further improve confidence in the Norwegian securities market. Information on the identity of shareholders will also give companies a better basis for good IR activities and better communications with their owners.
Speech By SEC Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar: "Reinvigorating The Enforcement Program To Restore Investor Confidence"

Date 18/03/2009

Introductory Remarks before the District of Columbia Bar Washington, D.C. March 18, 2009 Thank you Steve for your kind introduction. It is my pleasure to be here today with such distinguished SEC alumni as former Commissioner Campos, Peter Bresnan, and Steve Crimmins. I look forward to discussing a topic that is of critical importance in protecting the nation's investors and in maintaining fair and orderly markets — that topic is reinvigorating the SEC's enforcemen