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Tehran Stock Exchange Participates In Iran's 5th Exhibition Of Exchange, Bank, Insurance And Privatization

Date 22/10/2011

Tehran Stock Exchange participated in the 5th Exchange, Bank, Insurance and Privatization Exhibition, opened to public on 15 September 2011 in Tehran's International Exhibitions Center, Hall # 26. The exhibition extended until 18 September 2011.

Bermuda Stock Exchange CEO Views Changes Confronting Global Bourses

Date 21/10/2011

The World Federation of Stock Exchanges releases details of a televised interview with Greg Wojciechowski, Chief Executive of the Bermuda Stock Exchange (“BSX”) held during the 51^st Annual General Meeting of the World Federation of Stock Exchanges in South Africa. The release read:

Statement Of Chairman Schapiro On The Senate Confirmation Of Luis A. Aguilar And Daniel M. Gallagher As SEC Commissioners

Date 21/10/2011

The following is a statement from SEC Chairman Mary L. Schapiro on the Senate confirmation of Luis A. Aguilar and Daniel M. Gallagher as SEC Commissioners:

"I very much appreciate the Senate's confirmation of these nominees.  Investors and markets are best served when the SEC benefits from the dedication and broad range of views that a full five-member Commission provides.  I look forward to Luis's continued service, and I welcome Dan's return to the agency as we continue our efforts to protect investors and improve our markets and the economy."

BATS 1000 Index Up 1.4% This Week

Date 21/10/2011

BATS Global Markets, a global stock market operator, reports the BATS 1000^SM Index (Ticker: BATSK) advanced 190.24 points, or 1.4%, this week to close at 14,079.04 as of 4 p.m. ET today. The S&P 500 Index was up 1.1% on the week.

Senate Confirms Mark Wetjen As CFTC Commissioner

Date 21/10/2011

On Friday, Oct. 21, the Senate confirmed by unanimous consent the nomination of Mark Wetjen to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for a term expiring June 19, 2016. Mr. Wetjen is currently an aide to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), a position he has held since 2004. Once he is sworn into office, he will replace Michael Dunn, who has served as CFTC Commissioner since December 2004.

SEC Charges Denver-Area Hedge Fund Manager In Expansion Of Mariner Energy Insider Trading Case

Date 21/10/2011

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced additional charges in its insider trading case against Denver-based traders who traded on confidential information in the securities of Mariner Energy Inc. ahead of the oil and gas company’s $3.9 billion takeover by Apache Corporation in April 2010.

Speech By Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet L. Yellen At The 2011 Annual Meeting Of The Financial Management Association International, Denver, Colorado On The Outlook For The U.S. Economy And Economic Policy

Date 21/10/2011

For more than 40 years, the Financial Management Association International has promoted the advancement of knowledge about financial decisionmaking and its dissemination to practitioners worldwide. The association's efforts benefit not only private-sector participants in financial markets, but also policymakers in central banks and governments who strive to ensure that the financial system works effectively to support global economic growth. As one of the many beneficiaries of the association's work, I am honored to receive this year's Outstanding Financial Executive Award

Statement Of Chairman Gary Gensler On Mark Wetjen’s Confirmation As CFTC Commissioner

Date 21/10/2011

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Gary Gensler today congratulated Mark Wetjen on his unanimous Senate confirmation to be a CFTC commissioner.

Andrew J. Bowden Named Head Of SEC's National Investment Adviser/Investment Company Examination Program

Date 21/10/2011

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Andrew J. Bowden has been appointed an Associate Director to lead the National Investment Adviser/Investment Company Examination Program in the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE). He starts on November 1.

TOM MTF Statistics Week 42

Date 21/10/2011

Click here to download the weekly statistics update of TOM MTF for week 42.