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Deutsche Börse: Two New Source ETFs Launched On Xetra

Date 16/11/2011

Two additional equity index funds issued by Source have been tradable on Xetra since Wednesday.

HKEx To Roll Out AMS/3.8 System Upgrade On 5 December

Date 16/11/2011

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announced today (Wednesday) that an upgrade of its securities market trading system (AMS/3) from the current AMS/3.5 version to AMS/3.8 will be rolled out on 5 December 2011 (Monday).  The rollout plan follows the successful completion of a series of market rehearsals and Exchange Participants’ (EPs’) confirmation of their readiness.

ESMA Details Future Rules For Alternative Investment Fund Managers

Date 16/11/2011

ESMA publishes today its final advice (ESMA/2011/379) on the detailed rules underlying the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD). The rules proposed by ESMA will establish a comprehen-sive framework for alternative investment funds, their managers and depositaries.

Stability Of ECC Processes Proven Yet Again After MF Global Default - ECC Clearing Fund Not Used

Date 16/11/2011

The stability of the processes and of the risk management of European Commodity Clearing AG (ECC) has been proven yet again in connection with the default of the Clearing Member MF Global UK Ltd.

Fidessa Launches Fragmentation Analysis Tools For Australia - FFI® And Fragulator® Essential For Maximising Opportunities And Achieving Best Execution In New Multi-Market Trading Landscape

Date 16/11/2011

Fidessa group plc (LSE: FDSA), provider of high-performance trading, investment management and information solutions for the world’s financial community, has today announced the launch of its award-winning Fidessa Fragmentation Index (FFI®) and Fragulator® tools for Australia, following the recent launch of alternative trading venue Chi-X there.

BATS Europe Names Adam Eades Head Of Regulatory And Legal Affairs - 20-Year Financial Markets And Legal Veteran Joins Pan-European MTF

Date 16/11/2011

BATS Europe, a division of BATS Global Markets, today announced the appointment of Adam Eades as head of regulatory and legal affairs, effective immediately.

Vienna Stock Exchange And Montenegro Stock Exchange Sign Agreement On Data Vending Cooperation

Date 16/11/2011

The Vienna Stock Exchange has acquired a further partner for data vending with the Montenegro Stock Exchange. The agreement was signed by the two exchanges at the beginning of November 2011.

RTS: On November 16, 2011 On The Expiration Day Of The Front Month Option Contracts The Evening Trading Session Starts At 7.10 PM MSK

Date 16/11/2011

Please be advised that in accordance with the resolution of the RTS’s Board of Directors that was passed in compliance with the Derivatives Rules of RTS, Clause 6.2 the evening trading session on FORTS will start 10 minutes later today, i.e. at 7:10 pm MSK, as today is the expiration day of the front month option contracts.

London Stock Exchange Group Interim Results For The Six Months Ended 30 September 2011

Date 16/11/2011

• Strong financial performance, increased revenues across all business segments, continued cost discipline
• Successful diversification strategy delivering tangible results, providing growth, performance and resilience
• Total income up 20 per cent at £386.5 million (H1 FY 2011: £321.1 million); revenue of £328.1million up 9 per cent (H1 FY2011: £300.6 million)
• Profit before tax up 79 per cent at £179.7 million (H1 FY 2011: £100.2 million); adjusted operating profit up 38 per cent at £214.3 million (H1 FY 2011: £154.8 million)
• Basic EPS up 86 per cent at 43.1 pence (H1 FY 2011: 23.2 pence);  Adjusted EPS up 48 per cent at 47.6 pence (H1 FY 2011: 32.2 pence)
• Interim dividend of 9.3 pence per share, up 6 per cent (H1 FY 2011: 8.8 pence per share)

New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority Consults On Auditor Licensing And Audit Firm Registration

Date 16/11/2011

The Financial Markets Authority has begun consulting with the auditing profession and other interested parties on the implementation of the Auditor Regulation Act, which comes into force on 1 July 2012.