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KVH To Expand Ultra Low Latency Network To ASX's New Data Center Enabling High Frequency Trading Between Tokyo And Sydney

Date 08/12/2011

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the leading securities exchange in Australia and a subsidiary of the ASX Group, and KVH Co., Ltd. (“KVH”), Asia’s leading information delivery platform providing integrated cloud and network solutions, today announced that KVH will expand its ultra low-latency network for the financial services community to Sydney by adding a new network point of presence (POP) at ASX’s new data and co-location center - the ASX Australian Liquidity Centre (ALC). This new Tokyo to Sydney route will be operational on February 6, 2012 and offer expected latency below 100 ms, which will be one of the fastest networks between these locations in the market today.

Osaka Securities Exchange: Partial Amendment In Related Rules And Regulations With Introduction Of OSE DJIA Futures And Nikkei 225 VI Futures

Date 08/12/2011

In accordance with the introduction of futures contracts based on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) (hereinafter referred to as "OSE DJIA Futures") and futures contracts based on the Nikkei Stock Average Volatility Index (Nikkei 225 VI) (hereinafter referred to as "Nikkei 225 VI Futures"), Osaka Securities Exchange Co., Ltd. (OSE) will revise the related rules and regulations.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission - Fund Manager Acquitted Of Market Manipulation

Date 08/12/2011

The Eastern Magistracy today found a fund manager, Mr Liang Jiang, not guilty of false trading that took place during the global financial crisis in 2008.

Osaka Securities Exchange Outline Of Specifications For OSE Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures - Draft

Date 08/12/2011

Considering the recent diversification, sophistication and internationalization of investors’ needs, OSE has decided to introduce Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures and made the outline of the specifications.

CME Group Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

Date 07/12/2011

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $1.40 per share, payable December 29, 2011, to shareholders of record December 19, 2011.

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services: Long-Term 'AAA' Rating On The European Union Placed On CreditWatch Negative

Date 07/12/2011

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today placed its 'AAA' long-term issuer credit rating on the European Union (EU) on CreditWatch with negative implications. At the same time, we affirmed the 'A-1+' short-term issuer credit rating on the EU.

CFTC’s Division Of Market Oversight Issues Guidebook For Part 20 Reports

Date 07/12/2011

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight today issued a Guidebook for Part 20 Reports providing additional guidance and detailed instructions for submitting large swaps trader reports to the Commission.

Two Banks Repay $145 Million In TARP Funds, Provide Additional Positive Return On Tarp Bank Programs For Taxpayers

Date 07/12/2011

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that the following two financial institutions have repurchased Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Capital Purchase Program (CPP) investments, delivering a total of $145 million in proceeds today for taxpayers.

US Congress Financial Services Subcommittee Subpoenas Corzine

Date 07/12/2011

FTSE Italia Index Series Review December 2011

Date 07/12/2011

The FTSE Italia Index Policy Committee has approved changes to the FTSE Italia Index Series which will become effective after the close of business on Friday, 16 December 2011 (i.e. on Monday, 19 December 2011).