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Speech By SEC Commissioner Troy A. Paredes: Statement At Open Meeting Regarding Concept Release On Equity Market Structure

Date 13/01/2010

I am pleased to support the concept release and the more comprehensive approach to the review of equity market structure that it reflects. Markets are complex systems comprised of numerous components and features that must work together to ensure a well-functioning "whole." The comments received in response to the concept release not only will inform any future Commission efforts in this area, but also should inform certain ongoing rulemakings, such as the Commission's earlier proposals concerni
CCX Integrates Additional Best Practices Into Offset Protocols

Date 13/01/2010

The Chicago Climate Exchange® (CCX®) has integrated additional, internationally-recognized best practices that have recently emerged into its offset project protocols effective this month.
Barclays Capital To Acquire NYSE Designated Market Maker Business From LaBranche

Date 13/01/2010

NYSE Euronext (NYX) today announced that Barclays Capital, the investment banking division of Barclays Bank PLC, has agreed to acquire the portfolio of New York Stock Exchange designated market maker (DMM) assignments of LaBranche & Co. LLC.
CFTC Seeks Public Comment On Proposed Regulations Regarding Retail FOREX Transactions

Date 13/01/2010

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced the publication in the Federal Register of proposed regulations concerning off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions. The proposed rules follow the passage of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, Pub. L. No. 110-246, 122 Stat. 1651, 2189-2204 (2008), also known as the “Farm Bill,” which amended the Commodity Exchange Act in several significant ways. In particular, the Farm Bill:
SEC Issues Concept Release Seeking Comment On Structure Of Equity Markets

Date 13/01/2010

The Securities and Exchange Commission today moved forward with a broad review of the equity market structure, voting unanimously to issue a concept release seeking public comment on such issues as high frequency trading, co-locating trading terminals, and markets that do not publicly display price quotations.

SEC Proposes New Rule To Effectively Prohibit Unfiltered Access And Maintain Market Access Controls

Date 13/01/2010

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted unanimously to propose a new rule that would effectively prohibit broker-dealers from providing customers with "unfiltered" or "naked" access to an exchange or alternative trading system (ATS).
Power Trading Results On EPEX Spot And EEX Power Derivatives In 2009

Date 13/01/2010

In the framework of their cooperation European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) and the French Powernext SA successfully integrated their Power Spot and Derivatives Markets during 2009.
SEC Announces Initiative To Encourage Individuals And Companies To Cooperate And Assist In Investigations

Date 13/01/2010

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced a series of measures to further strengthen its enforcement program by encouraging greater cooperation from individuals and companies in the agency's investigations and enforcement actions.
FINRA Investor Education Foundation And The American Library Association Announce $1.5 Million In Grants To Public Libraries To Support Grassroots Financial Literacy

Date 13/01/2010

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation and the American Library Association (ALA) have announced $1,522,122 in grants to 19 recipients as a part of the Smart investing@your library®
SEC Names New Specialized Unit Chiefs And Head Of New Office Of Market Intelligence

Date 13/01/2010

The Enforcement Division of the Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of the newest members of its national leadership team as the Division undertakes its most significant reorganization since its establishment in 1972.