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Shanghai Futures Exchange: Notice On The Adjustment Of Position Standards For Fuel Oil And Natural Rubber Contracts

Date 21/09/2011

In accordance with the latest revised fuel oil and natural rubber standard contract, the position standards are hereby adjusted accordingly as follows,
IMF: Transcript Of The World Economic Outlook (WEO) Press Briefing

Date 20/09/2011

Webcast of the press conference

Mr. Murray - Good day. I’m William Murray, chief of media relations at the IMF. This is the latest briefing on chapters 1 and 2 of the IMF's WEO. Joining us today is Mr. Blanchard, Economic Counselor and Director of the Research Department, Mr. Decressin, Senior Advisor in the Research Department, and the world economic studies team management, Ms. Brooks and Ms. Duttagupta. Just quick housekeeping. If we have simultaneous interpretation, channel 1 English, 2 French, 3 Spanish, and channel 6 is in Arabic.
ECB Postpones TARGET2-Securities - T2S

Date 20/09/2011

The European Central Bank has postponed the launch of TARGET2-Securities (T2S) . T2S is a pan-European platform for the settlement of securities transactions.
IMF: Transcript Of The Press Briefing On The Fiscal Monitor

Date 20/09/2011

Webcast of the press conference

Ms. Nardin - Good morning and welcome to the press conference on the launch of the September 2011 Fiscal Monitor. To present the Monitor we have here Carlo Cottarelli, Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department; Phil Gerson, who is a Senior Advisor in the same department; and Paolo Mauro, who is a Division Chief, also in the Fiscal Affairs Department.
Russell Begins Distribution Partnership With U.S. Bancorp Investments - Financial Advisors Nationally Gain Access To Russell's Lifepoints® Funds And Model Strategies

Date 20/09/2011

Russell Investments announced today an agreement with U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., to provide their clients nationwide with access to Russell's globally diversified, asset allocated LifePoints Funds and Model Strategies. U.S. Bancorp Investments offers investors access to Financial Advisors and Financial Specialists through more than 2,700 branches across the USA who work with individuals to develop and manage long-term financial plans.

Statement From SEC Chairman Schapiro On IG Investigation Into Former General Counsel’s Participation In Madoff-Related Matters

Date 20/09/2011

The following is a statement from SEC Chairman Mary L. Schapiro on the SEC’s Inspector General’s investigation of the former General Counsel’s participation in Madoff-related matters:

“Last March, after learning about the Trustee’s suit against the Becker estate, I asked for the Inspector General to look into the matter."
First Block Trades At Index Close Executed In NYSE Liffe U.S. Mini MSCI Index Futures - Tool for Institutions To Manage Large Trade Executions Relative To Benchmark

Date 20/09/2011

NYSE Liffe U.S., the U.S. futures exchange of NYSE Euronext (NYX), today announced the completion of its first block trades priced by reference to the underlying closing index level. Block Trade at Index Close or “BIC” trading totaled 2,755 contracts in mini MSCI Emerging Markets Index futures. The exchange recently issued guidance with respect to block trades priced at a basis to a prospective closing index level, including how such trades are to be reported to the Exchange. BIC trades provide customers the ability to manage the tracking impact of executing large orders relative to the underlying index level by explicitly tying the transaction price to the closing level of the underlying index.
FTSE Announces 2011 Country Classification Changes

Date 20/09/2011

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, today announces the results of its 2011 Country Classification Annual Review.
MIG Report For August 2011 From TMX Group

Date 20/09/2011

The Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange MiG Report for August 2011 is now available. The MiG report is a free monthly publication brought to you by the Market Intelligence Group (MiG) at Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange.
IMF: World Economic Outlook - Slowing Growth, Rising Risks

Date 20/09/2011

The World Economic Outlook (WEO) presents the IMF staff's analysis and projections of economic developments at the global level, in major country groups (classified by region, stage of development, etc.), and in many individual countries. It focuses on major economic policy issues as well as on the analysis of economic developments and prospects. It is usually prepared twice a year, as documentation for meetings of the International Monetary and Financial Committee, and forms the main instrument of the IMF's global surveillance activities.