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CESR Comments On Commission Consultation On The Adoption Of International Auditing Standards

Date 22/10/2009

CESR published today a comment letter on the Commission consultation regarding the adoption of international standards on auditing (ISAs).
HKEx To Provide More Choices In Its Most Actively Traded Stock Options

Date 22/10/2009

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announced today (Thursday) that the Securities and Futures Commission has approved the proposed rule amendments for the narrowing of strike intervals in HKEx's stock options market. The changes will be applied to the Strike Interval Group B in Table 1 from 2 November 2009.
Instinet’s European SmartRouter Again Wins <i>Buy-Side Technology’s </i>“Best Broker-Supplied Tool/Technology” Award

Date 22/10/2009

Instinet Incorporated, a global leader in electronic trading and agency-only brokerage services, today announced that the smart order routing technology offered by its European brokerage unit, Instinet Europe Limited, has been named “Best Broker-Supplied Tool/Technology” by Buy-Side Technology magazine in the 2009 Buy-Side Technology Awards. This is the second consecutive year that Instinet’s European SmartRouter™ received the accolade from Buy-Side Technology, and the s
Clearstream And Banque Centrale Du Luxembourg Collaborate On Collateral Management Luxembourg Based Banks Benefit From Further Collateral Optimisation

Date 22/10/2009

Clearstream, the International Central Securities depository within Deutsche Boerse Group, and the Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) are launching a new service allowing all Luxembourg based banks to optimise further their use of collateral to cover any operation with the Eurosystem via BCL.
Tokyo Grain Exchange: Daily Price Limits From October 23, 2009

Date 22/10/2009

The daily price limits will change from October 23, 2009. Raw sugar will remain at 1,800yen.

Dow Jones STOXX Factoids - October 21, 2009

Date 22/10/2009

As of October 21, 2009 Dow Jones STOXX 50, up 17.06 points, or 0.68%, to 2518.06. Up two of the past three trading days. A new 2009 closing high. Highest closing value since Tuesday, October 07, 2008. Off 51.42% from its record closing high of 5183.24, hit on Tuesday, May 02, 2000. Rose 13.08% from 52 weeks ago. Up 55.94% from its 2009 closing low of 1614.75, hit on Monday, March 09, 2009. Month-to-date, Dow Jones STOXX 50, u
KRX To Open Nighttime Trading Of KOSPI200 Futures On CME Globex

Date 22/10/2009

The Korea Exchange plans to launch the nighttime trading of KOSPI200 futures after the closing of regular session from November 16, 2009.
Speech By SEC Commissioner Kathleen L. Casey: Statement At Open Meeting, Dark Pools

Date 21/10/2009

Thank you, Madam Chairman. I am pleased to be here and offer my perspectives on the proposing release that we will consider this morning. But first I would like to join you in commending the professional staff of the Division of Trading and Markets for their outstanding work. In particular, I would like to recognize Jamie Brigagliano, Dave Shillman, and Dan Gray.
Speech By SEC Commissioner Troy A. Paredes: Statement At SEC Open Meeting To Propose Amendments Regarding The Regulation Of “Dark Pools”

Date 21/10/2009

Thank you, Chairman Schapiro. Concerns have arisen about “dark pools.” For instance, actionable indications of interest (IOIs), when made available to select market participants, have been said to contribute to the creation of a “two-tiered market.” In addition, dark pools have been criticized for discouraging the public display of liquidity.
Speech By SEC Commissioner Elisse B. Walter: Opening Remarks Regarding Dark Pools

Date 21/10/2009

Thank you, Chairman Schapiro. I, too, would like to thank all of the staff and, in particular, the individuals in the Office of Market Supervision from the Division of Trading and Markets, who worked so hard in preparation for today's open meeting.