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Trading On Toronto Stock Exchange And TSX Venture Exchange Continues To Be Halted Due To Technical Issues With Data Feeds

Date 17/12/2008

Trading on Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange continues to be halted due to technical issues with data feeds. Because the data feeds provide information to investors to guide their trading decisions, trading was halted to ensure market integrity. There are no technical issues with the TSX Quantum trading engine. Additional information will be provided.
Dow Jones Islamic Market Indexes Index Review Results: 4th Quarter 2008

Date 17/12/2008

Dow Jones Indexes, a leading global index provider, today announced the results of the regular quarterly review of the Dow Jones Islamic Market Indexes. All changes will be effective at the start of trading on Monday, December 22, 2008.
Morningstar, Inc. Acquires UK-Based Tenfore Systems Limited, A Global Provider Of Real-Time Data Feeds And Financial Data Workstations

Date 17/12/2008

Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today announced it has acquired Tenfore Systems Limited, a global provider of real-time market data and financial data workstations based in the United Kingdom, for 13.5 million pounds sterling in cash, or approximately U.S.$21.0 million, subject to post-closing adjustments.
Arrival Of Jean-Pierre Jouyet As Autorité Des Marchés Financiers Chairman

Date 17/12/2008

Jean-Pierre Jouyet on 15 December took up his post as Chairman of the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) following the promulgation of a presidential decree dated 12 December 20081. Also on 15 December, the first meeting of the newly constituted Board was held under Mr Jouyet's chairmanship. The Board members are 2: Jacques Delmas-Marsalet Martine Ract-Madoux Philippe Adhémar Jean-Paul Redouin Jean-François Lepetit Jean de Demandolx Dedo
Questions And Answers On The Revised EU Emissions Trading System

Date 17/12/2008

1) What is the aim of emissions trading? The aim of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is to help EU Member States achieve their commitments to limit or reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective way. Allowing participating companies to buy or sell emission allowances means that emission cuts can be achieved at least cost. The EU ETS is the cornerstone of the EU's strategy for fighting climate change. It is the first international trading system fo

CESR Publishes The Seventh Update Of The Commonly Agreed Positions Regarding Prospectuses, And Annouces The Launch Of Work On The Assessment On The Equivalence oO Prospectuses From Non-EEA Jurisdictions

Date 17/12/2008

The two documents are available in the section Expert Groups/Prospectus level 3, or via the following links: Frequently asked questions regarding Prospectuses: Common positions agreed by CESR Members 7th Updated Version - December 2008 Assessment on the Equivalence of Prospectuses from non-EEA Jurisdictions (Article 20.1 Prospectus Directive)
SGX Update On Securities Market

Date 17/12/2008

Subsequent to Singapore Exchange Limited’s (SGX) earlier announcement of data feed disruptions caused by network connectivity issues in the securities market, Members also encountered a brief disruption in order feeds at about 4.40 pm. After which, all services were normal and an orderly market closure was effected as scheduled.
Toronto Stock Exchange And TSX Venture Exchange Are Being Halted Due To Technical Issues

Date 17/12/2008

Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange are being halted due to technical issues. Updates will be provided.
British Bankers’ Association: LIBOR Gets Enhanced Governance And Scrutiny Procedures

Date 17/12/2008

Further enhancements to the current system for producing, checking and verifying the global interest rate benchmark are announced today by the British Bankers’ Association.
Japan's Financial Services Agency: Publication Of The "Report By The First Subcommittee Of The Sectional Committee On Financial System Of The Financial System Council: Toward Building Reliable And Vibrant Markets"

Date 17/12/2008

Beginning in October 2008, the First Subcommittee of the Sectional Committee on Financial System of the Financial System Council (chaired by Kazuhito Ikeo, Professor, Faculty of Economics, Keio University) held five sessions of deliberations on ways to build market infrastructures that are fair and transparent and provide a high level of diversity and convenience. The deliberations focused on the following issues, from the standpoint of strengthening the competitiveness of Japan's finan