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CFTC Designates Green Exchange, LLC As A Contract Market

Date 23/07/2010

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) yesterday approved the application of Green Exchange, LLC (“GreenEx”) for designation as a contract market. GreenEx is organized as a Delaware Limited Liability company and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Green Exchange Holdings, LLC (“GreenEx Holdings”). Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc. (“CME”) is the largest equity owner of GreenEx Holdings. Other equity owners include Evolution Markets, Inc., Morgan Stanley Capital Group, Inc., Credit Su
Financial Stability Board Chairman Welcomes European Bank Stress Tests

Date 23/07/2010

Financial Stability Board Chairman Mario Draghi made the following statement today: “The FSB welcomes the release today of the second EU-wide stress test results. The results provide additional clarity and transparency on the strength of the European banking sector and the 91 major banks that have participated in the exercise.
FSA Statement On The Publication Of CEBS Stress Tests

Date 23/07/2010

The FSA welcomes the publication of the results of the EU-wide stress test exercise conducted by the Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS). The CEBS exercise shows that the UK banks are well placed to handle further periods of economic stress, as outlined in the macro economic parameters detailed by CEBS, should such stress develop.
Scotia Bank Europe And Standard Chartered Approved As Associate Broker Clearing members Of The LME

Date 23/07/2010

The board of directors of The London Metal Exchange Limited (LME) yesterday approved the membership applications of Standard Chartered and Scotia Bank Europe to become Associate Broker Clearing (also known as ‘category 2’) members of the LME.
The Irish Stock Exchange Publishes Its Market Statistical Review For H1 2010

Date 23/07/2010

Equity turnover up 4.3% to €25.6 billion, market capitalisation rises by 5% with Irish listed companies raising over €5 billion during H1 2010 Irish Government bond turnover more than doubles with bond market capitalisation increasing by 16% Milestone of 40 member firms exceeded Most ISEQ equity & bond indices show small decline in value during H1 International specialist markets remain challenged

National Bank Of Greece SA: Results Of The 2010 EU-Wide Stress Testing Exercise

Date 23/07/2010

National Bank of Greece was subject to the 2010 EU-wide stress testing exercise coordinated by the Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS), in cooperation with the European Central Bank, and the Bank of Greece.
Stress Tests ‘Raised More Questions Than They Answered’ Says City Expert

Date 23/07/2010

Today’s European Central Bank (ECB) stress tests have posed more questions than they have answered, according to a City expert.
Europe Bank Stress Test - Updated CDS Spread Data From Markit

Date 23/07/2010

Attached is updated CDS spread data on 61 of the European banks subject to stress tests. You will see yesterday's closing spread and the spread quoted after the release of the stress tests results.
Questions & Answers 2010 EU-Wide Stress Testing Exercise

Date 23/07/2010

Q1: What does it mean to stress test a bank?A: Stress tests are an important risk management tool that has been used for a number of years now, both by banks as part of their internal risk management practices and by supervisors to assess the resilience of banks and of financial systems in general to possible shocks. Stress tests assess adverse and unexpected outcomes related to a variety of risks
Publication Of The Results Of The EU-Wide Stress-Testing Exercise

Date 23/07/2010

The Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS), the European Central Bank (ECB) and the European Commission welcome the publication of the results of the EU-wide stress-testing exercise, which was prepared and conducted by the CEBS and national supervisory authorities, in close cooperation with the ECB.