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Osaka Securities Exchange SPAN Parameter Updated - March 04, 2013 - March 08, 2013

Date 25/02/2013

SPAN Parameter is the fundamental data for calculating margin requirements and is used for calculating "SPAN Risk Parameter Files" which are distributed on a daily basis.

Palestine Securities Exchange Co. Annual Report For The Year 2012

Date 24/02/2013

The Palestine Exchange (PEX) received the annual report of Palestine Securities Exchange Company (PSE). It includes audited financial statement for the fiscal year 2012. PEX disclosure rules give all PEX listed companies three months from the date of the end of the company’s fiscal year to report their annual financial statements audited by the companies’ independent external auditor. In addition to this press release, this disclosure was published on the PEX website (www.pex.ps) and emailed to PEX member securities firms.

Qatar Exchange Launches Sponsored Access & Liquidity Provider Activities

Date 24/02/2013

The Qatar Exchange announced the launch of the “Sponsored Access” and the “Liquidity Provider” facilities, whereby the first activity will allow Sponsoring Members to provide eligible customers (Sponsored Participants) direct access to the trading system of Qatar Exchange, while the second activity will enable members to submit LP applications for the QE 20 index-constituent securities in accordance with the governing rules.

Commissione Nazionale Per Le Società E La Borsa - Short Selling: Expiration Of The Restrictive Measures On Net Short Positions

Date 24/02/2013

The restrictive measures on net short positions introduced on August 12, 2011 expire on February 24, 2012. The measures set a prohibition of the acquisition or increase, also intraday, of net short positions on shares of the financial sector.

S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces Changes To The S&P/TSX Canadian Indices - A Deletion From The S&P/TSX Venture Composite And Venture Select Indices

Date 22/02/2013

S&P Canadian Index Services will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Canadian Indices:

The shareholders of Western Wind Energy Corp. (TSXVN:WND) have approved the takeover offer whereby the company will be acquired by Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN). Shareholders of Western Wind Energy will receive $CDN2.60 cash per share held.

Remarks At “The SEC Speaks in 2013” By SEC Commissioner Daniel M. Gallagher

Date 22/02/2013

Thank you, Craig [Lewis], for your kind introduction. This is my second year addressing this conference as a Commissioner. Last year, I spoke as one of five Commissioners, while this year, as you well know, we’re temporarily down one member. And so, I understand that the organizers are offering a 20% discount which you can collect after my remarks. Just kidding. The truth is that they asked all of us to give longer speeches, and since I am still the junior Commissioner, the others dumped their extra time on me. So, I hope you are ready for an hour long adventure.

UK Chancellor Of The Exchequer, George Osborne, Says Downgrade Is Stark Reminder Of Country's Debt Problems

Date 22/02/2013

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, issued a statement tonight in reaction to Moody's InvestorsService downgrade of the domestic- and foreign-currency government bond ratings of the United Kingdom by one notch to Aa1 from Aaa.

Remarks At The SEC Speaks In 2013 By SEC Commissioner Troy A. Paredes

Date 22/02/2013

Thank you, Craig [Lewis], for the kind introduction and for your leadership of the SEC’s division of economists, the Division of Risk, Strategy, and Financial Innovation (Risk Fin). I commend Risk Fin’s economic analysis, including the work the division does to help us integrate data into the Commission’s decision making.

Moody's Downgrades UK's Government Bond Rating To Aa1 From Aaa - Outlook Is Now Stable

Date 22/02/2013

Moody's Investors Service has today downgraded the domestic- and foreign-currency government bond ratings of the United Kingdom by one notch to Aa1 from Aaa. The outlook on the ratings is now stable.

MGEX To Host Workshop At Wild Oats Grainworld 2013

Date 22/02/2013

MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), will host a Wheat Market Outlook and Hedging Seminar in conjunction with the Wild Oats Grainworld 2013 conference on Tuesday, February 26 at 2:15 p.m. The 3-day conference begins on Sunday, February 24, 2013 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.