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European Commission: New Framework To Increase Transparency And Ensure Coordination For Short Selling And Credit Default Swaps

Date 15/09/2010

The European Commission today adopted a proposal for a regulation on short selling and certain aspects of Credit Default Swaps (CDS). Its main objectives are to create a harmonised framework for coordinated action at European level, increase transparency and reduce risks. The new framework will mean regulators – national and European - have clear powers to act when necessary, whilst preventing market fragmentation and ensuring the smooth functioning of the i
European Commission: Commission Proposal On OTC Derivatives And Market Infrastructures – Frequently Asked Questions

Date 15/09/2010

What are derivatives?A derivative is a financial contract linked to the future value or status of the underlying to which it refers (e.g. the development of interest rates or of a currency value, or the possible bankruptcy of a debtor). Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivative contracts are not traded on an exchange (for example the London Stock Exchange) but instead privately negotiated between two
European Commission: Proposal For A Regulation On Short Selling And Credit Default Swaps - Frequently Asked Questions

Date 15/09/2010

What is short selling?Short selling is the sale of a security that the seller does not own, with the intention of buying back an identical security at a later point in time in order to be able to deliver the security. Short selling can be divided into two types: 1."Covered" short selling is where the seller has borrowed the securities, or m
European Commission: Making Derivatives Markets In Europe Safer And More Transparent

Date 15/09/2010

As part of its ongoing work in creating a sounder financial system, the European Commission has tabled today a proposal for a regulation aimed at bringing more safety and more transparency to the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market. In its draft regulation, the Commission proposes that information on OTC derivative contracts should be reported to trade repositories and be accessible to supervisory authorities. More information will also be made availab
FOA Welcomes European Commission Proposed Regulation On OTC Derivatives And CCPs - But Expresses Concern Over Size And Complexity Of Regulatory Proposals

Date 15/09/2010

The Futures and Options Association welcomes today’s publication of the European Commission’s proposed Regulation on OTC derivatives, central counterparties and trade repositories. Many of the proposals, aimed at facilitating wider use of CCP clearing of OTC contracts and for closer regulation of CCPs, are sensible and largely as expected, following what has been a textbook exercise in consultation.

FOA And EIC Give Qualified Welcome To Commission Consulation On Derivatives And Market Infrastructures – But There Are Concerns

Date 15/09/2010

The Futures and Options Association and the FOA European Industry Council have responded jointly to the European Commission’s Public Consultation on Derivatives and Market Infrastructures, commending the Commission for its general approach to date, including the degree of industry consultation.
London Stock Exchange Group Welcomes 45 Credit Suisse ETFs - New Issuer For UK Market - Product Range Expanded In Milan - Total Number Of London ETFs Surpasses 300

Date 15/09/2010

45 Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) issued by Credit Suisse have been admitted to trading across London Stock Exchange Group's markets in the UK and Italy today. Credit Suisse has launched its London offering with 45 ETFs on the Main Market, 13 of which have also been listed on Borsa Italiana's ETFPlus market today, expanding the firm's existing range of products in Milan.
ICMA-ERC Survey Shows Growth In European Repo Market Has Surpassed Pre-Crisis Levels.

Date 15/09/2010

The European Repo Council of the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) today released the results of its 19th semi-annual survey of the European repo market. The survey sets the baseline figure for market size at EUR 6,979 billion representing an increase of 25% on the figure of EUR 5,582 billion for the previous survey in December 2009. This figure takes the size of the market above the previous highest figure of EUR 6,775 billion recorded in June 2007 before the financial crisis.<
Exchange Council: EEX Introduces Natural Gas Index Planned Natural Gas Index Presented – Further Tightening Of Conditions For Admission To EEX And EPEX Spot To Prevent Sales Tax Fraud – Introduction Of Automated Procedure For Exercising Of Options Leipzi

Date 15/09/2010

In the meeting of the Exchange Council in Paris on 8 September chaired by Dr. Günther Rabensteiner EEX presented the natural gas index scheduled to be introduced in 2011. Managing Director Exchange Oliver Maibaum explained the method for the calculation of the gas index to the members of the Exchange Council. The index will be based on the front month contracts on the Natural Gas Derivatives Market. All trade transactions concluded on EEX in the respective current front month contracts for na
Thai Bourse Co-Organizes “Crisis Watch” Seminar Series For Entrepreneurs

Date 15/09/2010

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) have co-organized a series of “Crisis Watch” seminars for entrepreneurs to be prepared for risks that might happen to Thailand’s economy, finance, or industries. This program will help participants more effectively manage such risks, create business opportunities and develop the nation’s competitiveness.