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Kenneth Lench, Chief Of Enforcement Division's Structured And New Products Unit, To Leave SEC After 23 Years Of Service

Date 16/07/2013

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Kenneth R. Lench, chief of the Enforcement Division’s Structured and New Products Unit, will leave the agency for the private sector at the end of this month after more than 23 years of service.

DIFC Strengthens Core Emirati Team - The Authority Appoints New Head Of Marketing & Corporate Communication And Promotes Two UAE Nationals

Date 16/07/2013

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) today announced the appointment of Nashwa Zakaria as Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at DIFC Authority. In addition, the Authority announces the internal promotions of two additional UAE nationals, Shaima Al Gergawi and Khadija Ali. The new roles reflect DIFC’s commitment to the hiring, development and nurturing of Emirati talent.

Professor Elroy Dimson Appointed New Chair Of FTSE Policy Group

Date 16/07/2013

• Most senior position within the FTSE Governance Committees
• Professor Dimson brings extensive experience and knowledge of investment issues
• FTSE Policy Group works to ensure compliance with FTSE’s strong, transparent governance framework

SIX Swiss Exchange - ETF Quarterly Statistics: 2nd Quarter 2013

Date 16/07/2013

This report provides detailed figures regarding the performance of SIX Swiss Exchange's ETF segment in the second quarter of 2013.

Dubai Financial Market Announces Its Board of Directors Meeting To Be Held On 21 July 2013

Date 16/07/2013

The Board of Directors' of the Dubai Financial Market PJSC will hold a Board of Directors meeting on Sunday 21 July 2013, at 2:00  PM  at  Borse Dubai  to discuss the financial performance of the company and approve the reviewed report and condensed consolidated interim financial information for the six month period ended 30 June 2013, and discuss the normal business activities and any business issues as anse.

London Stock Exchange Group To Expand CSD Services

Date 16/07/2013

• LSEG to establish CSD in Luxembourg
• Builds on the infrastructure, knowledge and expertise of Monte Titoli, LSEG’s existing CSD
• New CSD expected to be operational in H1 2014, subject to regulatory approval

ITG Introduces ITG Dynamic Implementation Shortfall Algorithm 2.0

Date 16/07/2013

ITG (NYSE: ITG), an independent execution and research broker, today announced the release of the new ITG Dynamic Implementation Shortfall Algorithm 2.0 (ITG DIS 2.0), a powerful tool for portfolio traders.  ITG DIS 2.0 builds on the success of the original Dynamic Implementation Shortfall Algorithm, which was created to execute portfolio trades in a coordinated, cost-effective manner.  ITG DIS 2.0 offers enhanced optimization capabilities that can handle even imbalanced and illiquid portfolio trades.  ITG DIS 2.0 incorporates intraday patterns in cost and risk to formulate its trading strategy and dynamically updates its strategy as conditions change over the execution horizon.

Treasury International Capital Data For May

Date 16/07/2013

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for May 2013.  The next release, which will report on data for June 2013, is scheduled for August 15, 2013.

CME Group's Duffy To Appear Before U.S. Senate Committee On Agriculture

Date 16/07/2013

CME Group Executive Chairman and President Terry Duffy will appear before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, Wednesday, July 17, regarding CFTC reauthorization.

R.J. O’Brien Further Expands Chicago Institutional Brokerage Operation

Date 16/07/2013

R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), the oldest and largest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the United States, announced that the firm has set the stage for further expansion of its Chicago institutional brokerage operation.  RJO exercised an option for more square footage on the floor that houses its institutional group, renovated and expanded the trading floor the firm established in 2010, and prepared space to attract new experienced teams of institutional brokers.