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Thai Bourse Allows Short-Selling On SET100 Index Stocks From Jan 1

Date 22/12/2010

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will allow securities in the SET100 Index to be sold short, effective from January 1, 2011, onwards. This should provide investors with a better tool to manage their risks from stock price movement. Previously, short-selling could be done only with the securities in the SET50 Index.
DNO Not Successful In Its Legal Proceedings Against Oslo Børs

Date 22/12/2010

Tuesday 21 December the Oslo District Court issued its ruling on the annulations action brought by DNO International against Oslo Børs in the connection with the decision of the Stock Exchange Appeals Committee in respect of DNO’s duty to disclose information to Oslo Børs. DNO’s claim that the Committee’s decision was invalid did not succeed and the company cannot claim compensation for its legal expenditures. Oslo Børs has also been awarded its legal costs.
HKEx Announces Senior Appointment In Its Market Development Division

Date 22/12/2010

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has appointed Eric Landheer as Senior Vice President and Head of Issuer Marketing in the Market Development Division.
Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Sector Update: Pansar Berhad

Date 22/12/2010

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Securities") has decided to update the reclassifications of sector for PANSAR BERHAD ("PANSAR") to come into effect on 9.00 a.m., Monday, 27 December 2010.
Bermuda Stock Exchange Market Holiday - Christmas Day And Boxing Day

Date 21/12/2010

As Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on a Saturday and Sunday the BSX will be closed on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th December.

CFTC Announces The Appointment Of Andrei Kirilenko As Chief Economist

Date 21/12/2010

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced the appointment of Dr. Andrei Kirilenko as the CFTC’s Chief Economist. The Office of the Chief Economist is responsible for providing expert economic advice to the Commission. Its functions include policy analysis, economic research, expert testimony, education and training.
NYSE Euronext Market Holiday - Closed December 24 In Observance Of Christmas

Date 21/12/2010

NYSE Euronext will be closed on December 24 in observance of Christmas.
CFTC Orders Registered Floor Broker Thomas Carroll And Trader R. Scott Hopkins To Pay Civil Monetary Penalties Totaling $700,000 For Engaging In A Fraudulent Trade Allocation Scheme - CFTC Order Permanently Prohibits Defendants From Trading And Registerin

Date 21/12/2010

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced the filing and simultaneous settlement of charges against registered floor broker Thomas Carroll of Mahwah, N.J., and the head of trading for a natural gas delivery company, R. Scott Hopkins of Plano, Texas, for engaging in a fraudulent trade allocation scheme.
NASDAQ OMX Appoints Nelson Griggs As Senior Vice President And Head Of Asia Pacific For The Global Corporate Client Group

Date 21/12/2010

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) appointed Nelson Griggs as Senior Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific for the Global Corporate Client Group. Mr. Griggs will head Asia Pacific listing efforts for NASDAQ OMX effective immediately. He will be based in Hong Kong and he will report to Bruce Aust, Executive Vice President of Global Corporate Client Group.
IMF Concludes Gold Sales

Date 21/12/2010

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced today the conclusion of the limited sales program covering 403.3 metric tons of gold that was approved by the Executive Board in September 2009 (see Press Release No. 09/310).