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Financial Stability Board Publishes A Note On Financial Stability Issues From Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Date 12/04/2011

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) published today a note on Potential financial stability issues arising from recent trends in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The note highlights recent developments in the ETF market, which has experienced strong growth and rapid innovation. Although most of the ETF market remains plain-vanilla, there has been an increase in product variety and, in some cases, complexity. The note aims at improving understanding of the possible emerging issues forfinancial stability, and encouraging the financial industry, early in the product cycle, toadapt risk management practices, disclosure and transparency to the pace of innovation in this market.
Turquoise Confirms June Trading In FTSE 100 Futures

Date 12/04/2011

Turquoise Derivatives today announces that FTSE 100 Index Futures will be available to trade from the first week in June, subject to FSA approval.
New FTSE Value-Stocks Japan Index Extends Value Partners’ Unique Investment Approach To Japan

Date 12/04/2011

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award-winning global index provider and Value Partners Index Services Limited (“Value Partners”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Value Partners Group, today launched the FTSE Value-Stocks Japan Index. The customised index builds on the success of previous indices for China, China A-Shares, Taiwan and Korea, offering a new and unique approach to investment opportunities in Japan.
Financial Stability Board Publishes A Background Note On Shadow Banking

Date 12/04/2011

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) published today a note entitled Shadow Banking: Scoping the Issues. This note provides information on the work of the FSB to develop recommendations to strengthen the oversight and regulation of the shadow banking system.
Eurex To Further Expand Its Equity Options Offering By Covering Irish Equities - Eleven New Irish Equity Options With Settlement Via CREST To Be Introduced In Late April 2011

Date 12/04/2011

The international derivatives exchange Eurex announced today that it will launch new equity options based on 11 of the most liquid Irish stocks on 26 April 2011.

EDHEC Finance Professor Raman Uppal Among The Beneficiaries Awarded Research Grants By The Foundation Banque De France

Date 12/04/2011

Each year the Foundation Banque de France for Economic Research invites research proposals for funding. EDHEC-Risk Institute is pleased to announce that the board of the foundation at its meeting of March 9, 2011, taking into account the assessment of the evaluation committee, awarded funding from its 15th call for proposals to a project entitled “Comparing Different Regulatory Measures to Control Stock Market Volatility: A General Equilibrium Analysis”.
EuroCCP And Pipeline Prepare For MTF Launch

Date 12/04/2011

Pipeline Financial Group Ltd, the European MTF and institutional electronic brokerage which provides block trading and specialist algorithmic trading services will launch its Block Board MTF platform at the end of May.
World’s Leading Traders Speak In Support Of Christchurch

Date 12/04/2011

Some of the world's leading traders are giving their time to raise money for those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Christchurch and Japan.

Enhancing Internal Review Of Sponsorship And Fulfilling Responsibilities For Continuous Supervision - Shenzhen Stock Exchange To HoldTthe 12th Joint Conference Of Sponsors

Date 12/04/2011

On April 11, 2011, the 12^th Joint Conference of Sponsors was held by Shenzhen Stock Exchange inChongqing. With the theme of “Enhancing Internal Review of Sponsorship and Fulfilling Responsibilities for Continuous Supervision”, this conference aims to improve the internal control, risk control, quality evaluation and continuous supervision system of sponsors, improve the practice level and standards of the sponsors, and finally improve the quality of the listed companies from the source.

“Atlas Shrugs” - Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton Regarding Margin Requirement Rulemaking

Date 12/04/2011

In her seminal 1957 novel, Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand explored the negative effects of governmental overreaching into the private sector. As we now undertake the Herculean task of developing wide-ranging rules for an entire new market structure, we are intensely aware that we must not stifle necessary and legitimate business activity that is critical to the engine of our economy. We don’t want to “shrug,” and topple the globe off our shoulders. At the same time, we need to make sure we’re protecting against systemic risk and providing needed safeguards for markets and consumers. It’s a fine balance, and requires constant review and interaction with those affected by these changes.