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U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner Written Testimony House Financial Services Committee Hearing

Date 26/03/2009

Introduction Thank you Chairman Frank, Ranking Member Bachus, and other members of the Committee. I appreciate the opportunity to testify about the critical topic of financial regulatory reform. Over the past 18 months, we have faced the most severe global financial crisis in generations. Some of the world's largest financial institutions have failed.
Aggregate Total Assets For Sovereign Wealth Funds Reach $3.22 Trillion As Newly Established Funds Keep The Sector Growing In 2009

Date 26/03/2009

Released today, Preqin’s newest report, the 2009 Preqin Sovereign Wealth Fund Review reveals that the aggregate total assets for sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) has continued to climb over the past year. SWFs have not escaped the effects of the global downturn, and some have seen their total assets fall considerably as a result of the drop in value of their investments. However, as the past twelve months have seen a number of new entities emerging, the collective might of sovereign wealth funds
Mercado Alternativo Bursátil Approves The Incorporation Of Impulsa Capital As A Registered Adviser

Date 26/03/2009

The Board of Directors of the Mercado Alternativo Bursátil (MAB) have agreed the appointment of IMPULSA CAPITAL as a MAB Registered Adviser and its registration on the Advisers Register.
London Stock Exchange Group - Pre-Close Period Update

Date 26/03/2009

Unless otherwise stated, the following commentary refers to the 11 months ended 28 February 2009 and, where appropriate, to the corresponding period last year. Figures for Borsa Italiana refer to the same time periods although the business has only been part of London Stock Exchange Group plc since 1 October 2007.
Bahrain Financial Exchange Appoints Islamic Finance Consultancy

Date 26/03/2009

The Bahrain Financial Exchange (BFX) has employed the consultancy services of the SHAPE™ Financial Corp. SHAPE is a leading specialist in the formation of solutions for Islamic finance markets and will assist the BFX in the development of Sharia compliant Islamic finance products for listing on the Exchange.

The Ukrainian Exchange Launches Country’s First Electronic Stock Trading System

Date 26/03/2009

The Ukrainian Exchange announced today the launch of the first electronic equity exchange in Ukraine. With the Direct Market Access the stock trading system will provide investors from any location with direct access to trading securities on the stock market. Direct access to trading on the Ukrainian Exchange provided to individual investors is expected to facilitate the long-awaited stock market development and to open up new investment opportunities for Ukrainian citizens.
Markit BOAT - Equity Trading Highlights

Date 26/03/2009

Markit BOAT is a trade reporting platform which consolidates pan-European cash equity trade data from MTFs, Dark Pools and OTC transactions. The trading activity in this report took place on 25th March 2009 and was published by Markit BOAT on the same day.
Euroclear Bank To Support Issuance Of Ireland’s First Ever Treasury Bills

Date 26/03/2009

Euroclear Bank will process the issuance and secondary market settlement of a new type of Irish government debt – Irish Treasury Bills (ITBs) – effective today. Acting through the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), the Irish government will offer three lines of between €400 million and €500 million each during today’s auction of these securities. Issuance of ITBs, which will initially have one, three and six month maturities, will occur through Euroclear Bank.
Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange Appoints Albert Helmig As President Bringing Commodities Expertise And Leadership Experience To The Exchange

Date 26/03/2009

The Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange (“HKMEx”), established to bridge the international commodities markets to China, today announces the appointment of Albert Helmig as President of HKMEx.
Oslo Børs Reduces Trading Fees

Date 26/03/2009

In order to encourage greater trading and liquidity for the exchange’s marketplaces, Oslo Børs announces significant reductions in the fees charged for trading in shares listed on Oslo Børs and Oslo Axess. In addition, Oslo Børs is changing its pricing model to offer a greater range of choices and to better meet the differing needs of customers.