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Trading Interruption On SIX Swiss Exchange And Scoach Switzerland Ltd

Date 12/11/2009

Due to a technical malfunction, trading in all products on SIX Swiss Exchange and Scoach Switzerland Ltd was interrupted at 2:43 pm on Thursday, 12.11.2009. The cause of the incident has been identified and steps are being taken to remedy the situation. SIX Swiss Exchange and Scoach Switzerland Ltd regret this incident and are planning for the orderly resumption of trading on Friday morning (13.11.2009).

BMV - Bolsa Mexicana de Valores September 2009 Performance Report

Date 12/11/2009

Click here to download BMV Mexican Stock Exchange’s market performance report for September 2009.

New York Resident Michael Kourmolis Permanently Banned From Futures Industry For Fraudulent Solicitation In CFTC Anti-Fraud Action

Date 12/11/2009

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced that it obtained a consent order against Michael Kourmolis, of Brooklyn, N.Y., permanently prohibiting him from engaging in any activity related to trading any commodity interests, including soliciting funds, registering with the CFTC and trading on behalf of others or himself.

CME Group Announces The Launch Of Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Swap Futures

Date 12/11/2009

CME Group, the world's largest and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced the launch of trading and clearing services for cash-settled swap futures on the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index(SM) ( DJ-UBSCI(SM)). Trading for the DJ-UBSCI-based product is scheduled to begin Monday, December 7. Clearing services will be available through

2009 Cleantech Financings On TMX Group Equity Exchanges Surpass $1 Billion Milestone - Toronto Stock Exchange And TSX Venture Exchange Home To The Highest Number Of Cleantech Companies In The World

Date 12/11/2009

The cleantech and renewable power sector on Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange has enjoyed strong growth in 2009 in the face of challenging economic and financing conditions. With the listing of Ram Power, Corp. in October, TMX Group equity exchanges have now surpassed $1 billion in equity financing for this fast growing sector. The year-to-date 2009 amount exceeds the full-year 2008 financings by more than 100%.

DIFC Discusses Partnerships And New Opportunities With Leading London Bankers

Date 12/11/2009

“Dubai and London are natural partners, they are the two main centres for Islamic Finance. Much of the success of the DIFC is due to the way it has been set up and is managed.  It is to be congratulated on its achievements” said The Rt. Hon. Lord Davies of Abersoch.

NAFTRAC To Trade On LATIBEX As Of 19 November - It Will Coincide With The XI LATIBEX Forum, In Madrid - It Is The Most Heavily Traded Asset Of Its Category In Mexico

Date 12/11/2009

The NAFTRAC certificates, a financial product similar to ETFs in its purpose and functioning, will start trading on LATIBEX on November 19th, once all the necessary authorisations for their listing on this market have been received.

Publication Of The Eurosystem Oversight Report

Date 12/11/2009

The Eurosystem will publish today for the first time the Eurosystem Oversight Report. With this new publication, the Eurosystem seeks to inform public authorities, market infrastructure providers and their participants, as well as the general public, on the performance of its oversight function and its assessment of the safety and soundness of euro area payment, clearing and settlement infrastructures. The aim is to raise awareness regarding relevant developments in these infrastructures and the

Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority Publishes Circular On Remuneration Schemes

Date 12/11/2009

The FINMA Circular on remuneration schemes is intended to have a lasting effect on remuneration practices in the financial sector. Remuneration schemes should not create incentives to take inappropriate risks and thereby potentially damage the stability of financial institutions. One of the focal points of the Circular is variable remuneration. In drawing up the Circular, FINMA has taken into account the results of the consultation process and international developments, in particular th

Europe's First Exchange Traded Currencies Launched On London Stock Exchange - Continues Trend Of European Debuts In London

Date 12/11/2009

Europe's first exchange traded currencies (Currency ETCs) have today commenced trading on the London Stock Exchange. ETF Securities has admitted 18 Currency ETCs to the Main Market, offering long and short passive exposure to G10 currencies versus the US Dollar.