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OCC Cleared Contract Volume Declined 6% In November While Year-To-Date Volume Is Up 3%

Date 02/12/2013

OCC announced today that cleared contract volume in November reached 318,233,056 contracts, a 6 percent decrease from the November 2012 volume of 339,206,527 contracts. Despite this monthly volume decline, OCC reported a year-to-date increase in options, futures and securities lending activity. OCC’s year-to-date total cleared contract volume reached 3,844,949,842 contracts in November, up 3 percent from 2012.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 02/12/2013

The current reports for the week of November 26, 2013 are now available.

The Options Industry Council Announces November Options Volume Decreased 6 Percent

Date 02/12/2013

The Options Industry Council (OIC) announced today that 314,465,376 total options contracts traded in November, down 6.28 percent compared to last November when 335,527,473 contracts were traded.

DTCC Establishes Requirements For Registered Investment Companies To Become Members Of Its Government Securities Division (GSD) - Buy-Side Market Participants To Benefit From Reduced Counterparty And Systemic Risk As Members Of GSD

Date 02/12/2013

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC) wholly-owned subsidiary, Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC), has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish minimum financial requirements for Registered Investment Companies (RICs) – buy-side market participants – which would allow such firms to become members of its Government Securities Division (GSD). Enabling RICs to become guaranteed service members of GSD will reduce risk, enhance efficiency and increase transparency of the market by capturing a larger portion of activity from both current and new members. RICs are key participants in the market served by GSD.

CalPERS Launches Search For General Counsel

Date 02/12/2013

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is seeking a visionary in the legal profession for the role of General Counsel to serve as a critical member of the organization’s Executive Team in support of CalPERS pension and health care programs.

Trading On WSE: November 2013

Date 02/12/2013

• The value of session trading in equities on the Main Market was PLN 16.5 billion in November 2013, an increase of 10.6% YoY.
• The incremental value of total trading in equities on the Main Market was PLN 237.0 billion year to date, an increase of 26.8% YoY.
• The incremental volume of trading in derivatives was 11.5 million contracts year to date in 2013, an increase of 11.5% YoY.
• The incremental volume of spot and forward transactions in electricity reached 163.9 TWh year to date, an increase by 56.0% YoY.
• The aggregate volume of spot and forward transactions in natural gas was 624.5 GWh in November 2013 while the incremental volume was 1.5 TWh year to date.

Direct Edge Trading Notice #13-49: Introducing New Enhancements To EdgeRisk Controls For EDGA And EDGX Exchanges

Date 02/12/2013

Direct Edge® is pleased to announce two new enhancements to EdgeRisk Controls® for EDGA ExchangeSM (EDGA®) and EDGX ExchangeSM (EDGX®). EdgeRisk Controls is a free tool that provides Members with pre- and post-trade protection by allowing them to configure real-time, intraday risk control parameters via an easy-to-use web interface.

OANDA Corporation Appoints New President And Chief Executive Officer

Date 02/12/2013

• Former PayPal and Citibank executive Ed Eger appointed to cement OANDA’s position as world leader in online FX
• Brings extensive international experience in growing major financial franchises and retail e-finance businesses
• Eger will build on OANDA’s legacy as the pioneer in online FX trading; enhance value for clients; develop world-class talent; and partner with regulators

Average Daily Volume Of 7.5 Million Contracts At Eurex Group In November

Date 02/12/2013

In November 2013, the international derivatives markets of Eurex Group recorded an average daily volume of 7.4 million contracts (November 2012: 7.5 million). Of those, 4.9 million were Eurex Exchange contracts (November 2012: 5.0 million), and 2.6 million contracts (November 2012: 2.5 million) were traded at the U.S.-based International Securities Exchange (ISE). In total, 103.4 million contracts were traded at Eurex Exchange and 51.2 million at ISE.

Key Figures For SIX Swiss Exchange And Scoach Switzerland: November 2013

Date 02/12/2013

• Slight overall decline in trading activities, as there were two trading days fewer than in the prior month.
• Average daily trading turnover was 8.7% higher than in the previous month.
• Equity indices are continuing on their upward trend.