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TARP Bank Programs Nearing Profitability After Fifth Third Bancorp Repays $3.4 Billion

Date 02/02/2011

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that Fifth Third Bancorp of Cincinnati, Ohio has fully repaid its $3.4 billion in outstanding Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds. With this transaction, total repayments and other income from programs within TARP to provide direct financial support to banks (approximately $243 billion) have nearly surpassed total disbursements under those programs (approximately $245 billion). Treasury currently estimates that bank programs within TARP will ultimately provide a lifetime profit of nearly $20 billion to taxpayers.
Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, Montreal Exchange, NGX

Date 02/02/2011

TMX Group Inc. today announced January 2011 trading statistics for its diversified group of exchanges - Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, Montreal Exchange (MX) and Natural Gas Exchange (NGX).
Speech By SEC Commissioner: Bringing Trading In Security-Based Swaps Under Regulatory Oversight

Date 02/02/2011

I join my colleagues in thanking the staff for their continued hard work in crafting rule proposals to implement Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act. To establish the regulatory regime required by Title VII, the Commission has already proposed rules regarding the central clearing of security-based swaps, the delivery of trade acknowledgements, and the reporting of transactions to data repositories and the public.
Boston Options Exchange: Price Improvement Activity Shatters Previous Record, Overall Volume Increases 85%

Date 02/02/2011

In the month of January, price improved contracts on BOX increased to an average of 386,124 per day, easily breaking the previous all-time high of 270,155 set last November.

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The European Commission Calls For Action On Commodities And Raw Materials

Date 02/02/2011

Excessive volatility of prices on all major commodity markets occurs at a time when the competitiveness of European industry crucially depends on efficient and secure access to raw materials. Raw materials are vital for the EU’s economy and particularly crucial for the development of modern environmentally friendly technologies such as electric cars and photovoltaics. The recent volatility in commodity prices threatens to increase inflation and global raw material markets are becoming increasingly distorted due to protectionist measures. The price fluctuation on the agricultural commodity markets has an impact on farmers, food-makers and consumers, including in the poorest countries. In response to these challenges, the European Commission presented today an integrated strategic vision to tackle challenges in Commodity markets and on Raw materials. The Commission proposes actions to improve the regulation, functioning and transparency of financial and commodity markets. The European Commission also calls for the swift implementation of the Raw Materials Initiative adopted in 2008. The Communication on commodities and raw materials contributes to the Europe 2020 flagship initiative 'A resource-efficient Europe' that was adopted last month (IP/11/63).

NYSE Euronext Completes Offering Of Net And Gross Return Versions On Its Main European Indices

Date 02/02/2011

Today NYSE Euronext (NYX) announced the launch of ten new net and gross return indices. For the AEX®, AMX®, AScX® and PSI 20® net return versions were released and for the BEL Mid® and BEL Small® indices gross return versions were launched. Net and gross return versions were also introduced for the CAC 40® and AEX® Equal Weight indices. With these new indices all of NYSE Euronext’s main European indices now have a net and gross return version.
Privatizations Could Raise Up To EUR 24 Billion On Vienna Stock Exchange

Date 02/02/2011

In Austria, there are a number of companies, especially at the regional level, that are potential candidates for privatization through the Vienna Stock Exchange and would contribute to the revival of the Austrian capital market. A study entitled “The Privatization Potential of State-owned Enterprises” conducted by the Economica Institute for Economic Research names the following candidates at the regional level: In the energy sector, BEWAG, Energie Oberösterreich, Energie Steiermark, KELAG, Salzburg AG, TIWAG, Vorarlberger Illwerke and Wien Energie. In the transport sector, there is potential in the airports of Graz, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Linz and Salzburg. Additionally, at the national level Münze Österreich and Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft are privatization candidates. The partial privatization of these companies – the state keeps a stake of 25% + 1 share – could raise an IPO volume of EUR 19.9 billion on the Austrian capital market. Furthermore, the potential of secondary public offerings by already partially privatized companies listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange (Österreichische Post, Telekom Austria, OMV, Flughafen Wien, EVN and Verbund) would be EUR 3.9 billion.
SEC Proposes Rules For Security-Based Swap Execution Facilities

Date 02/02/2011

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted unanimously to propose rules defining security-based swap execution facilities (SEFs) and establishing their registration requirements, as well as their duties and core principles.
NASDAQ OMX Reports Record Fourth Quarter 2010 Results - Non-GAAP EPS Of $0.55 Represents 20% Increase Over Q409 Results

Date 02/02/2011

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. ("NASDAQ OMX^®") (Nasdaq:NDAQ) reported strong results for the fourth quarter of 2010. Net income attributable to NASDAQ OMX for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $137 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, compared with $101 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2010, and $43 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2009. For the full year of 2010, net income attributable to NASDAQ OMX was $395 million, or $1.91 per diluted share.
Speech By SEC Commissioner Troy A. Paredes: Statement At Open Meeting To Propose Rules Regarding The Registration And Regulation Of Security-Based Swap Execution Facilities (Regulation SB SEF)

Date 02/02/2011

Thank you, Chairman Schapiro.

Section 763 of the Dodd-Frank Act amends the Exchange Act to authorize the Commission to adopt rules regarding the registration and regulation of security-based swap execution facilities ("SB SEFs"). Pursuant to this authority, the Commission is proposing these rules.