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Statement By The Heads Of State Or Government Of The Euro Area And EU Institutions

Date 22/07/2011

We reaffirm our commitment to the euro and to do whatever is needed to ensure the financial stability of the euro area as a whole and its Member States. We also reaffirm our determination to reinforce convergence, competitiveness and governance in the euro area. Since the beginning of the sovereign debt crisis, important measures have been taken to stabilize the euro area, reform the rules and develop new stabilization tools. The recovery in the euro area is well on track and the euro is based on sound economic fundamentals. But the challenges at hand have shown the need for more far reaching measures.

Sharon Bowles: Fire Fighting Summit Goes In Right Direction But Long-Term Eurozone Health Needs More

Date 22/07/2011

The following is a reaction statement by MEP Sharon Bowles (ALDE, UK), Chair of the EP economics and monetary committee, following Thursday's meeting of Heads of State or Government of the Eurozone.

Public Consultation On The Proposed Change To The Algorithm Used By SGX-ST To Compute Equilibrium Price

Date 22/07/2011

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is consulting the public on its proposal to change the algorithm used to compute the equilibrium price at which orders are matched at the end of the opening and closing routines and adjust phases in the securities market.

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Report - 22nd July, 2011

Date 22/07/2011

Click here to download the weekly Malawi Stock Exchange Report.

The World Federation Of Exchanges Publishes 2011 First Half Market Statistics

Date 22/07/2011

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) today released the half-year trading figures for regulated markets worldwide.  Strong growth was registered in the market capitalization of stock exchanges, a measure of the total value of listed companies.  Exchange-traded futures and options registered higher volumes in most asset classes. The complete report may be viewed here: 

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For CNOOC Futures

Date 22/07/2011

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Tuesday, 26 July 2011, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contract will be as outlined in the table below.  The adjustments are based on the clearing company’s normal procedures and standard margining methodology. 

Thomson Reuters Streamlines Organizational Structure In Markets Division - Devin Wenig Steps Down

Date 22/07/2011

• Markets division streamlined into two operating units
• 2011 Outlook affirmed
• Total company revenues expected to increase approximately 4% before currency in the second quarter
• Second quarter results are expected to reflect continued strong revenue performance across the Professional division with growth in the Markets division somewhat slower than anticipated
• Adjusted earnings per share in the second quarter expected to be between $0.49 and $0.52 vs. $0.41 in the prior-year period

MCX Weekly Market Report July 15, 2011 - July 21, 2011

Date 22/07/2011

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New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority Makes Three Appointments To Strategic Leadership Team

Date 22/07/2011

The Financial Markets Authority has strengthened its strategic leadership team with three appointments to key positions in support of Chief Executive Sean Hughes.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Ready To Help Consumers On Day One

Date 21/07/2011

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) hit the ground running this week, launching functions and issuing a variety of required rules and reports that represent important steps in making the CFPB operational and effective from the start.