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Dow Jones STOXX 600 Factoids - February 6, 2009

Date 09/02/2009

As of February 6, 2009 Dow Jones STOXX 600, up 7.30 points, or 3.82%, this week to 198.53. The index is up for the second straight week. The index is up 16.04 points, or 8.79%, over the last two weeks. Today, the Dow Jones STOXX 600 is up 4.03 points, or 2.07%. The index is up for three of the last four trading days. Highest closing value since January 13. The index is off -51.04% from its record closing high of 405.50, hit on March 6, 2000. Year-to-
Smart Trade Embeds EsperTech CEP Into The smartTrade Liquidity Management System

Date 09/02/2009

Smart Trade Technologies announced today that it signed an OEM agreement with EsperTech, Inc. to embed their Esper event-stream (ESP) and complex-event processing (CEP) software in the smartTrade liquidity management system (LMS). Through this agreement, Smart Trade customers will have access to event-stream and complex-event processing intelligence, supporting their best execution strategies under Reg NMS and MiFID.
Singapore Exchange: 28 Securities Selected For Inaugural ES Contracts

Date 09/02/2009

Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) announced today that a list of 28 securities will form the underlying for the inaugural batch of Extended Settlement (ES) contracts that will start trading on 20 February 2009.
IMF Sees Spending By Middle Eastern Oil Exporters Softening Global Financial Crisis Impact

Date 08/02/2009

Continued investment spending by Middle Eastern oil exporters is cushioning the impact of the global financial crisis on the entire region, IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department Director Masood Ahmed said today in Dubai.
British Bankers' Association Statement On Chancellor's Announcement Of City Pay Review

Date 08/02/2009

"The banking industry recognises the concerns that have been raised on bonuses and is already engaged with the regulator, the Financial Services Authority, on a comprehensive review of remuneration.

ADX Signs MoU With Shanghai Stock Exchange - Agreement Paves The Way For Further Development And More Diversified Financial Products On ADX

Date 08/02/2009

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced today they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) in a move which will promote further co-operation between the two exchanges.
CBOE Announces Record Financial Results For 2008 - Fourth Quarter Revenues Up 12%, Pre-Tax Profits Up 5%, Net Income Down 2%

Date 06/02/2009

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) today reported that its unaudited pre-tax profits totaled $38.2 million in fourth-quarter 2008, a five-percent increase over the same period in 2007. Net income for the fourth quarter totaled $22.1 million, a two-percent decrease compared with $22.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2007.Total revenues for the quarter rose 12 percent to $104.0 million, up from $93.0 million in fourth-quarter 2007.
Speech By SEC Chairman Mary L. Schapiro: Address To Practising Law Institute's "SEC Speaks In 2009" Program

Date 06/02/2009

Thank you for that kind introduction, Linda [Thomsen]. It is great to be with you today and to see so many familiar faces. I have been back at the Commission for less than two weeks, after a nearly 15-year hiatus. I am extremely proud to return to the agency that I know is so important to investors and our economy.
BOX Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary

Date 06/02/2009

After launching its all electronic model for options trading on February 6, 2004, the Boston Options Exchange (BOX) celebrates its five-year anniversary. As evidence of its success, BOX was recognized by Futures Industry Magazine as the fastest growing US derivatives exchange with 47.27% growth in contract volume in 2008. For more information click here.
SEC Announces Start Of $321 Million Fair Fund Distribution To Investors Harmed By Alliance Capital Market Timing

Date 06/02/2009

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it has completed the first in a series of disbursements from a Fair Fund that will return approximately $321 million to more than two million investors who were harmed by undisclosed market timing in the Alliance mutual funds complex.