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NASDAQ OMX, In Cooperation With Other U.S. Markets, Proposes A Modified Rule To Further Reduce Abusive Short Selling - A More Modern 'Uptick' Rule In Keeping With Today's Sophisticated Markets

Date 24/03/2009

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced that it is leading an effort to introduce a "Modified Uptick Rule," a rule that would modernize and enhance current rules designed to prevent abusive short selling. In a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission today, NASDAQ OMX, together with BATS, the National Stock Exchange and NYSE Euronext proposed the new restrictions on short selling as the SEC begins to consider rules to eliminate abusive short selling fr
Strict Rules To Improve Transparency And Independence Of European Credit Rating Were Endorsed By The Economic And Monetary Affairs Committee On Monday

Date 24/03/2009

In a report drafted by Jean Paul Gauzes (EPP-ED, FR) and approved with 21 votes in favour, seven against and four abstentions, the committee adopted amendments aimed at enhance the transparency, independence and good governance of credit rating agencies (CRAs), thus improving the quality and reliability of credit ratings and consumer trust.
Testimony By US Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke On American International Group - Before The Committee On Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.

Date 24/03/2009

Chairman Frank, Ranking Member Bachus, and other members of the Committee, I appreciate having this opportunity to discuss the Federal Reserve's involvement with American International Group, Inc. (AIG). In my testimony, I will describe why supporting AIG was a difficult but necessary step to protect our economy and stabilize our financial system. I will also discuss issues related to compensation and note two matters raised by this experience that merit congressional attention.
RTS Stock Market Weekly Trading Results: March 16 – 20, 2009

Date 24/03/2009

Over the week of March 16 – March 20, 2009, the RTS Index went up by 6.80% to reach 696.93 points (652.53 points as of March 13, 2009). Most of the positive impact on the Index dynamics was related to the growing prices for Sberbank ordinary shares (SBER) (plus 19.85 points), ordinary shares of OJSC "MMC "NORILSK NICKEL" (GMKN) (plus 6.46 points) and OJSC "Polyus Gold" ordinary shares (PLZL) (plus 4.60 points).
Tokyo Grain Exchange: Daily Price Limits For Soybean Futures From Mar. 25, 2009

Date 24/03/2009

The daily price limits for soybean futures have reverted to the original level: 1,800 yen.

Rescheduling Of The Tokyo Stock Exchange IPO

Date 24/03/2009

Having taken the recent difficult market conditions and its future profit plan into account, Tokyo Stock Exchange Group, Inc.(TSE Group) has decided to revise the timing of its plan for an initial public offering, previously scheduled to be carried out within this year.
Executive Remuneration: European Forum Sets Out Best Practices For Directors' Pay

Date 24/03/2009

The European Corporate Governance Forum, which examines best practices in Member States in the field of corporate governance, has issued a public statement concerning the main principles that should govern the remuneration of executive directors. The Forum considers that Member States should ensure that these principles are incorporated in the national corporate governance codes and suggests that the Commission should issue a recommendation to this end. F
BATS Exchange, In Conjunction With Other Exchanges, Submits Proposal Letter To SEC - BATS, NYSE AND NASDAQ Join In Letter Regarding New Short Sale Rules, Propose Modified Uptick Rule With Circuit Breaker

Date 24/03/2009

BATS Exchange, along with the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market, issued a comment letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission in regards to a proposal to combat abusive short selling.
CESR Publishes The 5th Extract From EECS’s Database Of Enforcement Decisions And A Comment Letter Regarding IASB’s Exposure Draft ED 10 Consolidated Financial Statements

Date 24/03/2009

To view the 5th extract from EECS’s database of enforcement decisions click here.
NYSE Euronext Introduces New Integrated Transaction Fee Structure Across Its Pan-European Cash Equity Markets - Customers To Benefit From Lower Cost, Simpler And More Competitive Pricing - New Pricing Plan Strengthens The Company’s Competitive Position In

Date 24/03/2009

NYSE Euronext (NYX) today announced plans for a new integrated transaction pricing structure that is intended to improve the company’s overall competitive position in Europe by simplifying and reducing fees for customers across its pan-European cash equity markets.