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Concluding Statement Of The IMF Mission On Euro-Area Policies

Date 20/06/2011

A broadly sound recovery continues, but the sovereign crisis in the periphery threatens to overwhelm this favorable outlook, and much remains to be done to secure a dynamic and resilient monetary union. A strong core is pulling ahead of a periphery facing daunting challenges, with very high debt levels, severe competitiveness problems, and fragile banking systems. Strong policy action by national authorities is a prerequisite, but should be backed by a truly cohesive approach from all euro area stakeholders. While courageous attempts have been made to address the crisis, policymakers are yet again facing uncomfortable dilemmas, raising uncertainty about the final outcome. With deeply intertwined fiscal and financial problems, failure to undertake decisive action could rapidly spread the tensions to the core of the euro area and result in large global spillovers. These risks currently dominate the policy debate, but moving ahead with a broader policy agenda to secure stronger potential growth and establish a more resilient Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) is equally pressing.

MSCI 2011 Market Classification Review Announcement On June 21, 2011

Date 20/06/2011

MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of investment decision support tools worldwide, including indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics and corporate governance services will be releasing the results of its annual Market Classification Review on June 21, 2011. The announcement will be posted shortly after 11:00 pm Central European Summer Time (CEST) on the MSCI website, www.msci.com.

NZX: Transfer Of Shares Pursuant To The 2007 CEO Share Plan

Date 20/06/2011

On 1 March 2011, 896,264 shares issued under the 2007 CEO Share Plan (“Plan”) met the requirements for qualification under the Plan. From that date the CEO, Mark Weldon, had the right to take, or direct another party to take, transfer to those shares subject to him making the required payment under the terms of the Plan. 

Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 20/06/2011

Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Monday, June 20, 2011:

• CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSXVN:CVV) will be removed from the index. The company will graduate to trade on TSX under the same ticker symbol.
• Creston Moly Corp. (TSXVN:CMS) will be removed from the index. The shares of the company have been acquired by Mercator Minerals Ltd. (TSX:ML).

“Field Of Dreams” - Opening Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton At The Federation Of European Securities Exchanges Convention, Athens, Greece

Date 20/06/2011

Thank you for the invitation to be with you today. I especially thank Judith Hardt, who as you know is a great host.

Opening Remarks By Mr. John Lipsky, Acting Managing Director, IMF Press Conference At The Conclusion Of The Euro Area Article IV Mission 2011, Luxembourg, June 20, 2011

Date 20/06/2011

The meeting with the Eurogroup today concluded the discussion of the 2011 Article IV mission of the IMF with the euro area. This is a long-standing tradition that exemplifies the intensive and productive dialogue between the Eurogroup and the IMF. This dialogue has always been important, and is certainly so today.

TMX Canadian Trading Conference - Updated Location Information Provided

Date 20/06/2011

On Thursday, June 23, 2011, TMX Group will host the 2011 TMX Canadian Trading Conference.  The conference will feature TMX Group CEO Tom Kloet, who will discuss the proposed merger with London Stock Exchange Group in a session hosted by Thomas Caldwell, Chairman & CEO of Caldwell Securities Inc. 

Exercise Of Ibovespa Options Generates BRL 4.25 Billion On BM&FBOVESPA

Date 20/06/2011

The exercise of options on the Ibovespa Index (Ibovespa) generated BRL 4.25 billion on Wednesday (June 15), with 64,650 contracts traded. Of the financial volume in exercised contracts, BRL 4.24 billion was in put options and BRL 12 million in call options.

TSX Top 20 Largest - Consolidated Short Position Report – Highlights - June 15, 2011

Date 20/06/2011

Please find below the Top 20 Largest Consolidated Short Position Report Highlights. The report is produced twice monthly, effective the 15th and the end of each month. The report below covers the 2-week period ending June 15, 2011.

BM&FBOVESPA Holds Closed Hearings For Market Arbitration Chamber (CAM) Rulebook Changes - Following Discussion Seminars The Proposal Will Be Submitted To Closed Hearings And A Vote In July - Final Rulebook Will Be Published In August

Date 20/06/2011

BM&FBOVESPA begins the process of changing the Market Arbitration Chamber (CAM) rulebook this week. The proposed revision has already been put before all of the companies listed on the Novo Mercado and Level 2, which are differentiated corporate governance levels that require, among other things, conflict resolution via CAM.