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NYMEX To Change Margins For Coal Futures Contract

Date 09/04/2008

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. announced today that it will change margins for its Central Appalachian coal futures contract, beginning at the close of business tomorrow.
Statement From Securities And Exchange Commission's Office Of Public Affairs

Date 09/04/2008

The Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Public Affairs today issued the following statement:
NYMEX To Change Margins For Oman Crude Oil Futures Contracts

Date 09/04/2008

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for the Oman crude oil futures contact, effective at the close of business tomorrow.
FINRA Issues Guidance On Best Practices For Detecting And Preventing "Rogue" Trading

Date 09/04/2008

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued guidance to firms outlining best practices for detecting and preventing unauthorized proprietary trading, often called "rogue" trading. The Notice comes in the wake of several recent cases involving allegations of unauthorized trading that resulted in substantial losses by firms both in the United States and abroad.
SEC Action Returns Former Gemstar CEO's Pending Severance Payment To Company And Shareholders

Date 09/04/2008

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced a court ruling that successfully concludes its effort to stop a $29.5 million severance package from being paid to the former CEO of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Henry C. Yuen, who committed securities fraud before leaving his position at the Pasadena, Calif.-based company. The funds were previously set aside in an escrow account that will now be dissolved so that the money remains with the company and its shareholders.

TSX Group Inc. Enhances Equity Trading Fee Structure To Incent Market Makers And Announces Free Printing For Intentional Crosses

Date 09/04/2008

TSX Group Inc. is enhancing its equity fee structure to further incent market making firms that supply liquidity to Toronto Stock Exchange. TSX market makers ensure efficient and orderly trading, reduced volatility, and support for the retail investor. The impact on TSX Group Inc. overall trading revenue is expected to be neutral.
The Minneapolis Grain Exchange Announces New Manager, Marketing, Communications, Media Relations

Date 09/04/2008

The Minneapolis Grain Exchange is pleased to announce that Rita Maloney has joined the organization as Manager of Marketing, Communications and Media Relations.
CFTC: Dubai-Based Aaristo Commodities And Futures DMCC Ordered To Pay $100,000 Penalty Related To Charges Of Engaging In Illegal Trades

Date 09/04/2008

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today that it obtained a $100,000 civil monetary penalty in a consent order settling charges against Aaristo Commodities and Futures DMCC (Aaristo), of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Aaristo had been charged with engaging in trading that resulted in a money pass among Aaristo’s and counterparty accounts.
Speech By SEC Chairman: Chairman's Address To The North American Securities Administrators Association 2008 Public Policy Conference

Date 09/04/2008

Thank you, Karen [Tyler, NASAA president] for that kind introduction. It's a pleasure to join you once again at this important annual Washington gathering.
NYSE Regulation Announces April Disciplinary Actions Against Four Firms And Two Individuals

Date 09/04/2008

NYSE Regulation, Inc. today announced Monthly Disciplinary Actions for April 2008. NYSE Regulation undertakes disciplinary action to enforce violations of NYSE rules and federal securities laws by member organizations, as well as current and former employees of those organizations.