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NYSE Group Inc. Issues Short Interest Report

Date 25/01/2012

The NYSE Group, Inc. today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of January 13, 2012.

NASDAQ Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions In NASDAQ Stocks As Of Settlement Date January 13, 2012

Date 25/01/2012

At the end of the settlement date of January 13, 2012, short interest in 2,267 NASDAQ Global Market^SM securities totaled 6,699,994,804 shares compared with 6,433,379,539 shares in 2,271 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of December 30, 2011. The mid-January short interest represents 5.31 days average daily NASDAQ Global Market share volume for the reporting period, compared with 3.60 days for the prior reporting period.

NYSE Amex Issues Short Interest Report

Date 25/01/2012

NYSE Amex (formerly known as NYSE Alternext US) today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of January 13, 2012.

Dare To Have More “Europe”, Merkel Declares In Davos Annual Meeting Opening

Date 25/01/2012

• German Chancellor Merkel said that Europe needs structural political reforms if it is to resolve its crisis
• Merkel called on the G20 to pursue the agenda for growth and employment set out by current chair, Mexico
• To tap the energy and ideas of young leaders under 30, the Forum brings 70 Global Shapers to Davos
• The theme of the 42nd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is The Great Transformation: Shaping New Models. For more information, visit http://wef.ch/Davos

CFTC Releases Results Of Limited Reviews Of Futures Commission Merchants - CFTC Did Not Find Any Material Breaches Of Customer Funds Protection Requirements During The Spot Check

Date 25/01/2012

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) today released findings of limited reviews of futures commission merchants (FCMs) to assess compliance with requirements to segregate customer funds pursuant to Section 4d of the Commodity Exchange Act (ACT). The limited reviews also covered the FCMs’ obligation to set aside in secured accounts funds deposited by customers for trading on foreign boards of trade under Section 4(b) of the Act and Part 30 of the Commission’s regulations. As of the review date for each FCM, all of the FCMs were in compliance with the segregation or Part 30 secured amount requirements.

FSB Completes Peer Review Of Switzerland

Date 25/01/2012

The  Financial  Stability  Board  (FSB)  published today  the  report  on  the  peer  review  of Switzerland. The  main  purpose  of  the  report  is  to  assess  Switzerland’s  progress  in addressing regulatory and supervisory issues raised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) in 2006-07. The report also provides an overview of market and regulatory developments since the FSAP was published.

Kansas City Board Of Trade Appoints Public Directors For 2012 - Michael V. Dunn Joins The KCBT Board Of Directors

Date 25/01/2012

The Kansas City Board of Trade announces the election of Michael V. Dunn and James Lammle as public directors. Four public directors sit on the exchange's board, along with seven members, three of which are executive officers.

Federal Reserve Board And Federal Open Market Committee Release Economic Projections From The January 24-25 FOMC Meeting

Date 25/01/2012

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday released the attached table and charts summarizing the economic projections and the target federal funds rate projections made by Federal Reserve Board members and Federal Reserve Bank presidents for the January 24-25 meeting of the Committee.

Bionaturis To Start Trading On Mercado Alternativo Bursátil Tomorrow - It Is The Eighteenth Company To List On The MAB’s Growth Segment

Date 25/01/2012

The Supervision Committee of the Mercado Alternativo Bursátil (MAB) has announced the listing of Bioorganic Research and Services, S.A (Bionaturis) on the Growth Companies segment of this market, following a thorough review of all the information presented by the company and after the favourable assessment report on its listing issued by MAB’s Coordination and Admission Committee.

Launch Of AIM Italia - Mercato Alternativo Del Capitale - The SME Advisory Board And Borsa Italiana Launch A New Market Dedicated To Small And Medium Enterprises

Date 25/01/2012

SME Advisory Board and Borsa Italiana launched AIM Italia- Mercato Alternativo del Capitale. This new market will combine the AIM Italia and MAC markets in Italy and will enhance Borsa Italiana’s listing options for SMEs. Creating greater choice for companies, the new AIM Italia – Mercato Alternativo del Capitale has been built in response to feedback from companies, investors and brokers.