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CBOE Futures Exchange Experiences Busiest Week In Its History - Single-Day Volume Reaches Consecutive Highs On Thursday And Friday, VIX Futures Sets Back-To-Back Daily Trading Records

Date 10/05/2010

The CBOE Futures Exchange, LLC (CFE) today announced that the Exchange set several new trading records during the week ended Friday, May 7, 2010. 

European Parliament: Hedge Funds And Private Equity - Vote Postponed

Date 10/05/2010

The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee has postponed its vote on the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive, so more consideration can be given to the opinion of the Legal Affairs Committee. The vote is now scheduled for next Monday, 17 May 2010.

European Parliament: MEPs Vote To Beef Up Financial Supervisory Package

Date 10/05/2010

The EU's financial supervisory plans were beefed up by Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs on Monday, with new measures including a much bigger say for the nascent European Systemic Risk Board before and during crises affecting financial stability, direct EU supervision of systemically important financial institutions, the right to impose temporary bans on very risky financial products and the designation of two EU stability-assisting funds.

Athens Exchange Request For Proposals For The Procurement Of A Market Surveillance System Software And Services: Update

Date 10/05/2010

ATHEX announces that following relevant requests submitted from potential Contractors, Proposals in response to the RFP for the procurement of a Market Surveillance System (Software - Services) will be accepted by no later than 17:00 (GMT+2) on Friday 04/06/2010 (see original announcement at http://www.athex.gr/content/gr/ann.asp?AnnID=115427).

Bursa Malaysia Sector Update

Date 10/05/2010

Deutsche Börse AG Releases Q1/2010 Results - Sales Revenue Increases To €519.2 Million Decrease In Costs Adjusted For €27.8 Million Restructuring Expenses EBIT Of €245.6 Million, Excluding Restructuring Expenses Increase To €273.4 Million - Implementati

Date 10/05/2010

Deutsche Börse Group released its first quarter 2010 results on Monday. Sales revenue increased by 3 percent to €519.2 million over the previous quarter (Q4/2009) despite continued reluctance of market participants. Total costs for the first quarter 2010 stood at €298.8 million. Adjusted for restructuring expenses of €27.8 million relating to measures to increase the operating efficiency, which were announced in February 2010, costs were below the 2009 level. Earnings before interest an

Dubai International Financial Centre's GDP Grows 47.1% To Reach US$2.8 Billion In 2008 - DIFC Sub-Economy Accounts For 3.4 Per Cent Of Dubai GDP

Date 10/05/2010

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) recorded a strong economic performance in 2008, with its nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rising to US$ 2.8 billion, a 47.1 percent increase from its GDP in 2007, according to the latest Economic Note issued by DIFC's Economics Unit.

The Options Clearing Corporation Board Of Directors Welcomes Two New Members And Vice Chairman

Date 10/05/2010

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) announced today that Craig Abruzzo and Valar Mihan were elected to the OCC Board of Directors. Additionally, Paul Brody was elected to the role of Vice Chairman and succeeds outgoing director Gary Yetman who completed his term at the end of April.

Daiwa Capital Markets America Inc. Implements Fidessa’s Hosted US Trading Platform

Date 10/05/2010

Fidessa group plc (LSE: FDSA), provider of award-winning trading solutions for the buy-side and sell-side, today announced that Daiwa Capital Markets America Inc. has successfully gone live with its hosted US trading platform to underpin its US trading operations.

BM&FBOVESPA Launches Cash-Settled Hydrous Ethanol Futures Contracts - Trading Begins On May 17

Date 10/05/2010

The Brazilian Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange – BM&FBOVESPA will begin to trade, on May 17, the new cash-settled hydrous ethanol futures and options contract. The objective of the contract is to help reduce the price risk of the participants of Brazil’s ethanol market, one of Latin America’s most dynamic economic sectors. The contract will be quoted in Brazilian reais, with a price formation from the region of Paulínia, in the state of São Paulo.