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RBS Lists New Emerging Markets ETFs On NYSE Euronext

Date 27/10/2011

NYSE Euronext is pleased to announce that the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) launched five new Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam. The new ETFs, also known as Trackers, offer investors the opportunity to invest in emerging and frontier markets.

José Manuel Durão Barroso President Of The European Commission Speech By President Barroso: Briefing On The Conclusions Of The European Council Of 23 And 26 October 2011 European Parliament Strasbourg, 27 October 2011

Date 27/10/2011

President,

President of the European Council,

Honourable members,

Following a long but constructive meeting that was concluded just few hours ago, I am pleased to stand before you this morning and confirm that today, Europe is closer to resolving its economic and financial crisis and to getting back on a path to growth.

Statement By European Commission President Barroso At The Press Conference Following The Meeting Of The Heads Of State Or Government Of The euro Area

Date 27/10/2011

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen,

When I presented the Commission's Roadmap for Stability and Growth two weeks ago – calling for action in five essential areas – I made it very clear that Europe needed to deliver a comprehensive response to the sovereign debt crisis. And I believe that now we have a very solid way forward.

Despite EFSF Cash Injection, UK Corporates Remain Doubtful Of Confidence Being Restored In Eurozone

Date 27/10/2011

Despite last night’s decision by Eurozone leaders to boost the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) from the current €440 billion to around €1 trillion, research conducted byInvestec Corporate & Institutional Treasury with senior executives shows that they do not believe that the European Financial Stability Facility will be sufficient in securing confidence in Eurozone sovereign debt markets.

EEX Executes First Dutch Primary Market Auction

Date 27/10/2011

Today the European Energy Exchange (EEX) has carried out successfully the first primary market auction of European emission allowances (EUA) for the Netherlands.

UK's Financial Services Authority Increases Customer Protection In Packaged Account Market

Date 27/10/2011

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has proposed new rules to make sure banks and building societies check customers are eligible to claim on insurance cover before selling them a packaged bank account.

TOCOM To Jointly Host A Charity Seminar For Disaster-Relief On November 26 - Celebrated Financial Specialists Such As Jim Rodgers And Kenji Fujimaki Are Scheduled To Deliver Speeches

Date 27/10/2011

Tokyo Commodity Exchange will join forces with Tokyo Grain Exchange, Kansai Commodities Exchange, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Osaka Securities Exchange and Financial Exchange to host a charity event on November 26 in Tokyo. Presentations will be made by renowned financial and commodity experts such as Jim Rodgers, Kenji Fujimaki, Michiko Kawai and Makiko Hanawa.

Boerse Stuttgart Bondm Segment For Medium-Sized Enterprises: Air Berlin Issues Third Bond In Bondm Segment - Retail Investors Can Subscribe To The New Bond Issue

Date 27/10/2011

Air Berlin PLC is to issue a further bond in Boerse Stuttgart's Bondm trading segment. Investors will have the opportunity to subscribe to the airline's corporate bond issue starting on 26 October 2011. The bond issue initially has a volume of up to EUR 100 million and can be topped up by up to EUR 50 million.

Pricing Risk Is Exercising The Best Minds At Top Asset Management Firms

Date 27/10/2011

According to the latest issue of The Cerulli Edge: Global Edition, the dramatic rise in geopolitical risk has shaped the investment landscape this year and will continue to do so well into 2012. Until confidence in politicians is restored and markets reach a sustainable low, managers will be judged on their ability to protect clients’ money from market oscillations. Cerulli expects that many firms may have to review their strategies.

Securities Commission Malaysia Q3 Scorecard: 23 Corporate Proposals Considered

Date 27/10/2011

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) considered 23 applications for corporate proposals in Q3, of which eight were for equity proposals and 15 were for Private Debt Securities (PDS) proposals.