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ISDA: Major Firms Commit To EU Central Counterparty For CDS

Date 19/02/2009

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) today announced that major industry participants have committed to the use of central counterparty clearing for CDS in the European Union (EU).
NYSE Liffe US Welcomes ASTMAX Co., Ltd. As A New Member Firm -Leading Japanese Commodities Trading Firm Joins NYSE Liffe US

Date 19/02/2009

NYSE Liffe US, the new U.S. futures exchange of NYSE Euronext (NYX), today announced that ASTMAX Co., Ltd., which became an NYSE Liffe US member in December 2008, began trading its precious metal contracts. ASTMAX is one of Japan ’s leading commodities trading firms, already active on local Japanese and international markets.
SEC Halts Ponzi Scheme Targeting Deaf Investors

Date 19/02/2009

The Securities and Exchange Commission has obtained a court order halting a Ponzi scheme that specifically targeted members of the Deaf community in the United States and Japan.
New Report From Aite Group Examines The Carbon Emissions Market - Carbon Emissions Market Overview: Framework, Market Structure And Related Issues - The Kyoto Protocol Must Be Extended If A Coordinated Global Carbon Emissions Reduction Program Is To Mater

Date 19/02/2009

A new report from Aite Group, LLC provides an introduction to the carbon emissions market and examines its regulatory and voluntary frameworks. The report looks at the Kyoto Protocol as well as various regional initiatives. It also considers probable regulatory developments, and outlines execution and clearing processes for the carbon emissions market.
innerExchange Releases inExhedge For Islamic Funds, Green And Ethical Funds - innerExchange Releases A New Version Of Its inExHedge Product, Enhanced For Managing Islamic Funds, Green And Ethical Funds

Date 19/02/2009

innerExchange, a leading provider of FIX, connectivity and smart routing solutions to the financial community, today announced that in response to strong client demand, it has released an enhanced version of inExHedge, a sophisticated portfolio management and accounting system to cater for managing Islamic Funds, Green and Ethical Funds.

RTS Operating Schedule For The Holidays Period

Date 19/02/2009

Due to the celebration of the public holiday Defender of the Fatherland Day, OJSC RTS will operate according to the following schedule:
CESR Launches A Call For Evidence On Possible Implementing Measures Of The Future UCITS Directive

Date 19/02/2009

On 13 January 2009 the European Parliament adopted in plenary session a proposal for a Directive containing amendments to the UCITS Directive (85/611/EEC) . This followed approval by the Council of an identical compromise text at a COREPER meeting of 17 December 2008 (the Council’s final approval is expected in April/May). On the basis of the compromise text, the Commission has requested CESR’s assistance on the content of the implementing measures to be taken pursuant to the revised Di
London Stock Exchange Welcomes Leading Lebanese Bank

Date 19/02/2009

Byblos Bank today became the first Lebanese issuer to list in London for twelve years, when its Global Depositary Shares began trading on the London Stock Exchange. Global Depositary Shares with an initial market value of approximately $80 million have been issued under a sponsored facility and admitted to trading on the Exchange’s Main Market¹.
European Commissioner Charlie McCreevy Welcomes Industry Commitment To EU Central Counterparty For CDS

Date 19/02/2009

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association and the European Banking Federation have committed to the use of Central Counterparty Clearing (CCP) for Credit Default Swaps (CDS) in the European Union.
New Daily Volume Record On ECX - ECX Reports New Daily Trading High Of Over 39 Million Tonnes

Date 19/02/2009

Trading volume on the European Climate Exchange (ECX) reached a new daily record of 39,624 contracts yesterday, representing almost 40 million tonnes of underlying emissions allowances. The previous record day of 39,169 contracts was set on 23rd October 2008.