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ICE Announces February 11 Launch Of 16 New Oil, Iron Ore And API 8 South China Coal Contracts

Date 28/01/2013

IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global markets and clearing houses, today announced the introduction of 16 new energy contracts on ICE Futures Europe. The new contracts include global oil and ferrous metal futures products, as well as API 8* CFR South China coal futures, a cash settled contract based on the price of coal delivered into Southern China.

EDHEC-Risk Institute Puts Forward A Series Of Proposals To Limit Non-Financial Risks In The European Fund Management Industry

Date 28/01/2013

In a summary document that concludes three years of research on better management of non-financial risks within the European fund management industry – conducted with the support of CACEIS – EDHEC-Risk Institute is putting forward a series of proposals to limit these risks which emerged during the 2007-2008 crisis and undermined the quality of the UCITS label.

Volante Expands EMEA Operations With Opening Of Dubai Office - Additional Key Hires In London To Support Growing Customer Base

Date 28/01/2013

Volante Technologies, a global leader in the provision of innovative financial data integration, today announced the opening of an office in Dubai to serve the Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions. Mick Fennell, General Manager, MEA has been appointed to run the Dubai operation, reporting to Fiona Hamilton, Vice President, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa).

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Publication Of The Report By The “Working Group On Method Of Regulations On Banks Which Contribute To Stability Of The Financial System, Etc.” Of The Financial System Council

Date 28/01/2013

The “Working Group on Method of Regulations on Banks which Contribute to Stability of the Financial System, etc.” of the Financial System Council (chairman Shinsaku IWAHARA, professor, Graduate Schools for Law and Politics, University of Tokyo) has deliberated 14 times on regulation on banks which contribute to stability of the financial system, etc., since May 2012.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Suspends Lee Siu Hang

Date 28/01/2013

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has suspended the licence of Mr Lee Siu Hang for one month from 25 January 2013 to 24 February 2013.

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

Date 28/01/2013

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.

CME Clearing: Standard-Size Indian Rupee/U.S. Dollar Futures; E-micro Size Indian Rupee/U.S. Dollar Future

Date 25/01/2013

Attached is an advisory notice detailing contract specifications for the new Standard-Size Indian Rupee/U.S. Dollar Future; E-micro Size Indian Rupee/U.S. Dollar Future Contracts.

MGEX Announces Top AJC Futures Volume Day Ahead Of Next Webinar

Date 25/01/2013

MGEX,  a  Designated  Contract  Market  (DCM)  and  Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), today announces record Apple Juice Concentrate (AJC) futures volume and reminds market participants of the upcoming AJC webinar.

S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces Changes To The S&P/TSX Canadian Indices - A Deletion From The S&P/TSX SmallCap Index

Date 25/01/2013

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

The shareholders of Spartan Oil Corp. (TSX:STO) have agreed to the terms of a Plan of Arrangement with Bonterra Energy Corp. (TSX:BNE). Spartan Oil will be removed from the S&P/TSX SmallCap Index effective after the close of Tuesday, January 29, 2013. 

NYSE Group Inc. Issues Short Interest Report

Date 25/01/2013

The NYSE Group, Inc. today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of January 15, 2013.