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ESCB/ CESR Consult On Draft Recommendations For Central Counterparties As Amended For OTC Derivatives

Date 31/03/2009

The European System of Central Banks (ESCB) and the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR) have published today the document entitled "Draft recommendations for central counterparties as amended for OTC derivatives" for public consultation, in the context of the joint work being undertaken by the ESCB and CESR in the field of securities clearing and settlement.

The Eurasian Trading System Went Live

Date 31/03/2009

On March 30, 2009 trading was opened on the Eurasian Trading System headquartered in Almaty.

IOSCO Welcomes 50th Signatory In Fight Against Cross Border Market Misconduct

Date 31/03/2009

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has today announced that 52 IOSCO members are now full signatories of the IOSCO Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding concerning Consultation, Cooperation and the Exchange of Information (MMOU).

Vienna Stock Exchange Launches Four Russian Sector Indices

Date 31/03/2009

The Vienna Stock Exchange today announces the launch of four sector indices for Russia: RTX Mining & Metals Index (RTX MET), RTX Energy Index (RTX NRG), RTX Oil & Gas Index (RTX OIL) and RTX Telecom Index (RTX TEL). All four indices are capitalization-weighted price indices. They include the most actively traded stocks with the highest market capitalization listed on the MICEX (Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange).

UK’s Financial Services Authority Consults On Extra Deposit Protection For Temporary High Balances

Date 31/03/2009

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) today issued a consultation paper seeking views on whether the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) should provide extra protection for holders of temporary high deposit balances in the event of the failure of a UK bank, if the EU Deposit Guarantee Schemes Directive provides the UK with the scope to provide such protection.

HKEx: Report On Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting And Suspensions (As At 31 March 2009)

Date 31/03/2009

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Launch Of Clearing Service To Support Growth Of International Order Book And IOB Derivatives On EDX London

Date 31/03/2009

A new Central Counterparty (CCP) service for trading in the 50 most liquid Depositary Receipts (DRs) on the London Stock Exchange’s International Order Book (IOB) has been launched this week, covering securities from Russia, Kazakhstan, South Korea and India.

European Central Bank President Trichet: Implement Decisions Now For Recovery In 2010

Date 31/03/2009

Recovery in 2010 will happen if the policy decisions already taken are implemented "as rapidly as possible", said the European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet on Monday, answering questions from the Economic and Monetary Affairs committee.

HKEx Announces New Head Of Clearing

Date 31/03/2009

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has appointed Derrick Fung as its Head of Clearing, effective 1 April this year.  He will succeed Stewart Shing, who is retiring today.  Mr Fung will report to HKEx Chief Operating Officer Gerald Greiner.

Tokyo Stock Exchange: FIA-Japan Technology Committee Seminar "Exchange Trading Platform: NYSE Technologies' LIFFE CONNECT"

Date 31/03/2009

FIA-Japan, which Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) is among the members of, has announced that it is going to hold a seminar titled "Exchange Trading Platform: NYSE Technologies' LIFFE CONNECT" on April 24, 2009.