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US Financial Crisis Was "Avoidable" US Inquiry Commission Tells MEPs

Date 12/04/2011

The findings of the US Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission were presented by its chairman Phil Angelides to the European Parliament's Financial, Economic and Social Crisis Committee on Monday afternoon. MEPs found its account of the causes of the crisis plausible, and stressed the need for EU-US co-operation to help overcome it.
Nordics And Asian Tigers Confirm Their ICT Leadership In The Rankings Of Global Information Technology Report 2010-2011

Date 12/04/2011

Sweden and Singapore continue to top the rankings of The Global Information Technology Report 2010-2011, Transformations 2.0,released today by the World Economic Forum, confirming the leadership of the Nordic countries and the Asian Tiger economies in adopting and implementing ICT advances for increased growth and development. Finland jumps to third place, while Switzerland and the United States are steady in fourth and fifth place respectively. The 10th anniversary edition of the report focuses on ICT’s power to transform society in the next decade through modernization and innovation.
FINRA Fines Santander Securities $2 Million For Deficiencies In Its Structured Product Business And Unsuitable Reverse Convertible Sales - Firm Reimburses Customers More Than $7 Million For Reverse Convertible Losses

Date 12/04/2011

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has fined Santander Securities of Puerto Rico $2 million for deficiencies in its structured product business.
IntercontinentalExchange And Brazilian Partnership Announce BRIX, Brazil's Electric Power Marketplace - June Launch Planned

Date 12/04/2011

IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today announced a partnership to launch BRIX, a Brazilian marketplace for electric power.
BATS Names Mark Hemsley Chief Executive Of BATS Chi-X Europe - Chi-X Europe CEO Alasdair Haynes To Depart Following Deal Close

Date 12/04/2011

BATS Global Markets (BATS) today announced its intention to appoint Mark Hemsley as chief executive officer of BATS Chi-X Europe upon the close of BATS’ acquisition of Chi-X Europe, which is pending regulatory approval. Alasdair Haynes, current chief executive of Chi-X Europe, will depart after a transition period following the transaction close.

CJSC RTS Clearing Center Sells A Block Of Ordinary Shares Of OJSC RTS

Date 12/04/2011

On April 15, 2011 CJSC RTS Clearing Center will select buyers for its own block of ordinary shares of OJSC RTS.
Deutsche Börse Offers Currently Fastest Connectivity For Trading Community In London

Date 12/04/2011

"The connectivity we deployed for Deutsche Börse onto our ultra-low latency market leading London-Frankfurt route is another proof of Colt’s commitment to continuously enhance its information delivery platform to help our finance customers deliver higher trading performance" said Bernhard Pussel, Director Wholesale Germany at Colt Technology Services GmbH.”
FORTS: Trading Volume In Gold Futures Reached USD290 Million

Date 12/04/2011

On April 11, 2011 by the end of the trading day on FORTS, the futures and options market of RTS, trading volume in futures contracts on gold amounted to USD290 million (RUB8,163,797,971) representing 197,332 contracts setting a record since the launch of trading in this contract in 2006.
Bank Of America Merrill Lynch Launches New Pairs Algo In Europe

Date 12/04/2011

Bank of America Merrill Lynch today announced that it has added a highly adaptable Pairs strategy to its suite of award-winning algorithmic trading products.
Patrick L Young To Be New SIBEX CEO

Date 12/04/2011

At a press conference in Bucharest yesterday, Mr. Teodor Ancuţa, the founding Chairman and CEO of SIBEX -Sibiu Stock Exchange, announced that he intends to retire as CEO after the next General Shareholders Meeting in April 29th.