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Nomura Launches Ultra Low Latency Trading Service

Date 23/10/2009

Nomura yesterday announced the launch of its next generation ultra low latency trading service. Utilising the latest networking technology, the platform will offer clients co-located software hosting and ultra fast connectivity to major exchanges and MTFs in Europe.
NZX: Farmers Weekly Agricultural Indices Launched

Date 23/10/2009

NZX has launched a set of agricultural indices to measure and profile the performance of the listed agriculture sector in New Zealand.
Tokyo Commodity Exchange Expansion Of Circuit Breaker Level

Date 23/10/2009

Circuit breaker (CB) is as below, after 12:30 p.m. (JST) on October 23 (today). Commodity : Rubber Contract Month : All contract months CB Trigger Level : + JPY 30 based on the settlement price of the previous clearing period
Priceline.com Incorporated To Join The NASDAQ-100 Index Beginning October 29, 2009

Date 22/10/2009

Priceline.com Incorporated (Nasdaq:PCLN) of Norwalk, Connecticut will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index(R) (Nasdaq:NDX), and the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index (Nasdaq:NDXE) prior to market open on Thursday, October 29, 2009. Priceline.com
The Special Master For TARP Executive Compensation Issues First Rulings

Date 22/10/2009

Today, the Special Master for TARP Executive Compensation Kenneth R. Feinberg released determinations on the compensation packages for the top executives at firms that received exceptional TARP assistance. Under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) as amended in 2009, the Special Master has a mandate to review all forms of compensation for five most senior executive officers and the next 20 most highly compensated employees at the seven firms that received exceptional TARP assistance

SIFMA Market Close Recommendations For The Japanese Culture Day And US Veterans Day Holidays In The US, The UK And The Japanese Markets

Date 22/10/2009

In observance of the Japanese Culture Day and US Veterans Day holidays, SIFMA made holiday recommendations in U.S., U.K., and Japan.
CFTC Seeks Public Comment On Its Notice Of Intent To Determine Whether The NWP Rockies Financial Basis Contract Offered For Trading On The IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., Performs A Significant Price Discovery Function

Date 22/10/2009

On October 22, 2009, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a Notice of Intent, pursuant to the authority in Section 2(h)(7) of the Commodity Exchange Act (Act) and Commission Rule 36.3(c)(3), to undertake a determination whether the NWP Rockies Financial Basis contract offered for trading on the IntercontinentalExchanage, Inc., (ICE) performs a significant price discovery function.
Speech By SEC Chairman Mary L. Schapiro: Address Before The Solutions Forum On Fraud

Date 22/10/2009

Introduction Thank you very much, Gene, for that kind introduction. I am pleased to join you today at this Solutions Forum on Fraud. Today’s forum is so important for consumers and investors alike. That is because it is often easy to identify problems that need to be resolved, but focusing on the solutions is the hard part. So, I would like to thank the AARP Public Policy Institute and the National Consumers League for hosting today’s event. <
Statement From US Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner On Executive Compensation Determinations By Special Master Kenneth R. Feinberg

Date 22/10/2009

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today issued the following statement from Secretary Tim Geithner on the release of rulings by Special Master for TARP Executive Compensation Kenneth R. Feinberg: "Ken Feinberg has done a commendable job of applying the strong compensation standards of the Congressional legislation to the companies that received exceptional assistance from the government.
Federal Reserve Issues Proposed Guidance On Incentive Compensation

Date 22/10/2009

The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday issued a proposal designed to ensure that the incentive compensation policies of banking organizations do not undermine the safety and soundness of their organizations.