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ASIC Reviews Risk Management In The Funds Management Sector

Date 10/09/2012

ASIC has emphasised the importance of responsible entities in the funds management sector maintaining adequate risk management systems following a proactive review. 

KRX Listed 7 New ETFs On August 29, 2012

Date 10/09/2012

7 new ETFs, Arirang Leader, Arirang Defensive, Arirang Dividend, Arirang Auto, Arirang Ship&Trans, Arirang Iron & Metal, Arirang Chem were listed on KRX on August 29, 2012.

New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority Welcomes High Court Ruling On Perpetual

Date 10/09/2012

The Financial Markets Authority has today welcomed the High Court's judgment that it can retain documents relating to its inquiries into Perpetual Trust Limited. Perpetual had previously brought a challenge against FMA's information-gathering notices, alleging they were unlawful.

U.S. Department Of The Treasury Announces Public Offering Of AIG Common Stock

Date 09/09/2012

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it has launched an underwritten public offering of $18.0 billion of its American International Group, Inc. (AIG) common stock.  AIG has indicated that it intends to purchase up to $5.0 billion of the common stock sold by Treasury in this offering at the initial public offering price. Treasury will also grant to the underwriters in the offering a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $2.7 billion in common stock from Treasury to cover over-allotments, if any. 

Tehran Stock Exchange Monthly Bulletin - August 2012

Date 09/09/2012

1. Cash Market

For 17 trading days in August 2012, TSE evidenced transactions in 3,521 million shares and rights worth $ 606 million. These figures demonstrate 39.7% and 42.3% decrease for the volume and the value of trades, respectively compared to the previous month. 

Statement By IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde At The APEC Leaders Summit

Date 09/09/2012

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Summit in Vladivostok, Russia:

“I am honored to have been invited to participate in discussions at the APEC Leaders meeting. It was a unique opportunity to exchange views on the world economy and on how the APEC economies are playing a crucial role in helping to address the risks and uncertainties that continue to weigh heavily on global growth.

Dubai International Financial Centre Grows 6% In First Half 2012

Date 09/09/2012

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the financial and business hub connecting the region’s emerging markets with the markets of Europe, Asia and the Americas, updates the market today on its continuous positive performance throughout the first half of 2012.

Press Statement By Herman Van Rompuy, President Of The European Council After Working Luncheon With Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti

Date 08/09/2012

Prime Minister Monti and I just discussed the political and economic situation in Italy and in the eurozone as a whole, as well as the future architecture of the Economic and Monetary Union.

SIFMA Supports Legislative Alternatives To Volcker Rule

Date 07/09/2012

SIFMA today sent a letter to Representative Spencer Bachus, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, in response to his request for public comments on legislative alternatives to the Volcker Rule. The letter was co-signed by the Financial Services Roundtable.  

CFTC.Gov Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 07/09/2012

Variable Names for Legacy Format of Long COT Reports and Supplemental Reports