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SEC - NASDAQ: Order Granting Approval Of A Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 4626-Limitation Of Liability - Facebook IPO

Date 25/03/2013

I. Introduction

On July 23, 2012, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq” or “Exchange”) filed  with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, a proposed rule  change to amend Exchange Rule 4626—Limitation of Liability (“accommodation proposal”).  The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on August 1, 2012. The Commission received 11 comment letters on the accommodation proposal and a response letter from Nasdaq. On September 12, 2012, the Commission extended the time  period for Commission action to October 30, 2012. On October 26, 2012, the Commission  instituted proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove the accommodation proposal. The Commission then received six additional comment letters on the proposal and a  second response letter from Nasdaq. On January 23, 2013, the Commission extended the time period for Commission action to March 29, 2013.10 This order approves the proposed rule  change.

Chair Of The European Parliament's Economic And Monetary Affairs Committee MEP Sharon Bowles On Cyprus Deal

Date 25/03/2013

MEP Sharon Bowles, Chair of the European Parliament's economic and monetary affairs committee welcomes the agreement on Cyprus, particularly the recognition that banks can fail and that the deposit guarantee principle must be upheld.

Statement By EU President Barroso On Cyprus

Date 25/03/2013

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen,

After talks at the highest level with the President of Cyprus, the Eurogroup yesterday reached an agreement on a programme for the Republic of Cyprus that, if properly implemented, we believe will restore the viability of the Cypriot economy.

Remarks By Vice President Rehn On Cyprus At The Eurogroup Press Conference On 25 March 2013

Date 25/03/2013

Thank you for your patience, ladies and gentlemen.

It's been yet another hard day's night. I'm not saying a long and winding road, but it was absolutely essential that an agreement be reached tonight on a financial assistance programme for Cyprus. We now have such an agreement in place, which means that we can now work, starting today, to help the Cypriot people to rebuild their economy.

Statement by the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, on Cyprus

Date 25/03/2013

President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, made the following statement on Cyprus after the agreement reached by the Eurogroup and the Cypriot authorities on the key elements for a future macroeconomic adjustment programme:

"I welcome the agreement reached by the Eurogroup and the Cypriot authorities early this morning. The agreement is essential to ensure a sustainable future for Cyprus in the euro area. This is first and foremost true for its people that is living through times of great uncertainty.

Announcement Of The Central Bank Of Cyprus On The Eurogroup Agreement On Cyprus

Date 25/03/2013

The President Of The Republic Returns To Cyprus

Date 25/03/2013

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, and the delegation that accompanied him during the negotiations with the Eurogroup, in Brussels, on the loan agreement between Cyprus and the Troika, will depart around noon today for Larnaca.

Central Bank Of Cyprus: Special Administrator To Implement The Restructuring Of The Bank Of Cyprus

Date 25/03/2013

The CBC announces that in its capacity as the Resolution Authority, it has, as of today, appointed Mr Dinos Christofides as the Special Administrator to implement the restructuring of the Bank of Cyprus.

Remarks Before The ASIC Forum By SEC Chairman Elisse Walter - Australian Securities And Investments Commission (ASIC) Forum Sydney, Australia (Via Videoconference)

Date 25/03/2013

It is a real pleasure to be able to join you today — although I very much  regret that I am not with you in person. I appreciate Greg’s graciousness in  allowing me to present my remarks by video. The Australian Securities and  Investments Commission and Greg himself have been wonderful partners in our many  global ventures and that deepens my regret at not being in Australia today.

FESE Welcomes The Publication Of The Green Paper On Long‐Term Financing Of The European Economy

Date 25/03/2013

The Federation of European Securities Exchanges welcomes the European Commission’s Green Paper on Long‐Term Financing of the European Economy, which was published today.