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Speech By Herman Van Rompuy President Of The European Council At The European Parliament

Date 16/11/2011

It may at first sight appear strange to be addressing the issue of longer term reforms to oursystem of economic governance when we have not yet completely dealt with the immediate difficulties, which are the legacy of past mistakes.

José Manuel Durão Barroso President Of The European Commission Speech By President Barroso: "Debate On Economic Governance" European Parliament Strasbourg, 16 November 2011

Date 16/11/2011

President,

President of the European Council,

President of the Eurogroup,

Honourable Members,

The European Commission’s recent economic forecasts are further proof that the backdrop against which we are all working is indeed pressing, extremely challenging.

SEC Charges Morgan Stanley Investment Management For Improper Fee Arrangement

Date 16/11/2011

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) with violating securities laws in a fee arrangement that repeatedly charged a fund and its investors for advisory services they weren’t actually receiving from a third party.

KCBT Member Letter Regarding MF Global Matter

Date 16/11/2011

The Kansas City Board of Trade ("KCBT") wishes to clarify any confusion or questions resulting from the MF Global, Inc. bankruptcy that was filed on October 31, 2011. KCBT understands that this has been a difficult period for many of our customers and members who cleared through MF Global, Inc. ("MF Global"). We also recognize that the firm's bankruptcy presents a complex and time-consuming process.

The Palestine Exchange (PEX) Issues The "Investor Relations' Guide

Date 16/11/2011

The Palestine Exchange (PEX) has issued the "Investor Relations" guide; the first of its kind in Palestine to include comprehensive information on the concept of Investor Relations (IR) and its vital role in public shareholding companies. Issuing an IR guide was one of the recommendations of the Fourth Annual Palestinian Capital Market Forum of 2010.

Arrests Made In UK's Financial Services Authority Land Banking Investigation

Date 16/11/2011

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) today took action against five individuals suspected of involvement in land banking by way of an unauthorised collective investment scheme.

Treasury International Capital Data For September

Date 16/11/2011

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for September 2011.  The next release, which will report on data for October 2011, is scheduled for December 15, 2011.

International Finance Industry And Investment Fair (FIIF), May 19-22, 2012, Tehran

Date 16/11/2011

Following the successful holding of five successive "Exchange, Bank and Insurance Fair" in Tehran, the Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran (SEO) intends to hold the sixth fair in May 2012. The fair has year-by-year become increasingly viewed by market participants as a keynote event. This will be a great opportunity for capital market participants globally to benefit from the investment atmosphere in Iran, as well as to exchange experience and share their latest achievements to both Iranian and foreign counterparts. Information regarding the "6^th Finance Industry and Investment Fair (FIIF)" can be found at: http://www.boursefair.ir.

Corporate Leaders Forecast Business Expansion And New Jobs In 2012 Despite Rising Concerns, According To New NYSE Euronext CEO Report- Cross-Generational Survey Of Public And Private Company Ceos And MBA Students - Views On The Global Economy, Job Creation, Innovation, Social Media, Brand Reputation -Economic And Political Stability, Regulation, Tax Policy, Protectionism, Trade Among Top Concerns

Date 16/11/2011

According to a newly released report by NYSE Euronext (NYX), 62% of public companies and 71% of private firms are likely to expand and add jobs in 2012 despite rising concerns over economic uncertainty and political instability, regulatory and tax policies, protectionism and international trade. The 2011 NYSE Euronext Report represents the views of CEOs of publicly held companies and, for the first time, CEOs of private or emerging companies including private equity and venture-backed firms as well as MBA students, dubbed "aspiring corporate leaders".

Indxis And GAIA Capital Advisors Launch Global Farming Index - New Index Will Offer Investors A Liquid Vehicle For Exposure To Global Farming Companies - Taking Advantage Of The Undervaluation Of Global Farm Land And Production - The Index Has Outperformed Its Peers In Back-Testing

Date 16/11/2011

A new Farming Index which will focus largely on Emerging Markets and global farming has been launched. The new product comes from Indxis, a leading independent provider of bespoke indices and GAIA Capital Advisors, a Geneva based fund manager and investment advisor specialising in global natural and agricultural investing.