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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.

Turnover At Deutsche Börse’s Cash Markets At 92.9 Billion Euros In November

Date 02/12/2013

Order book turnover on Xetra, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Tradegate stood at €92.9 billion in November (November 2012: €87.9 billion). Of the €92.9 billion, €83.4 billion were attributable to Xetra (November 2012: €80.8 billion). €4.8 billion were attributable to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (November 2012: €4.4 billion). Order book turnover on Tradegate Exchange* totalled approximately €4.7 billion in November (November 2012: €2.8 billion). 

MGEX Hits Top 15 Record Electronic Volume Month - Record AJC Volume

Date 02/12/2013

MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), reports November was a top 15 record electronic volume month. Additionally, November was the 22nd highest volume month in the history of MGEX. Total Exchange volume was reported at 164,845, with 132,930 of that being electronic. This volume represents a 28 percent increase over November 2012. Open interest came in at 58,739, a 32 percent increase over November 2012.

TSX Block List Leaders By Volume And By Values - November 2013

Date 02/12/2013

Block Trade Summaries

Block trades are large trades with a volume of 10,000 shares or more and a value of $100,000 or more. The TSX Block List Leaders lists shows the top ten brokers chosen by their customers to execute these significant block trades on Toronto Stock Exchange. For a full list of block trades for all brokers, get ourBroker Block Summary.

Eze Software Group Releases Latest Version Of Its Portfolio Management System - Tradar PMS 5.1 - New Release Brings Improved Trade And Operations Workflow, Extended Alerting Functionality, And Enhanced Performance & Risk Capabilities

Date 02/12/2013

Eze Software Group, a premier provider of global investment technology, today announced a new release of the Tradar PMS™, its award-winning portfolio management system for global buy-side institutions. Version 5.1 provides enhanced operational workflow and new performance reporting capabilities, offering additional insight into the drivers of investment returns and further increasing transparency for investors.