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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.
UK's Financial Services Authority Proposes Enhanced Transparency Requirements On Short Selling For All Stocks

Date 06/02/2009

In a discussion paper (DP) issued today, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has proposed a general short selling disclosure requirement for all UK listed stocks. The proposals follow a comprehensive review of short selling undertaken since the FSA introduced its temporary ban in September 2008.
BM&FBOVESPA Monthly Operational Figures Report - January, 2009

Date 06/02/2009

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18.5 Million Electronic Equity Trades Across London Stock Exchange Group Order Books During January

Date 06/02/2009

total of 18.5 million equity trades were carried out across the electronic order books of the London Stock Exchange during January 2009, with a combined value of £129.8 billion (€146.7 billion). The average daily number of trades was 881,609; this was 14 per cent ahead of the average 772,246 trades per day recorded in December 2008, but down by 30 per cent on January 2008, an extremely strong comparator. The average daily value traded during the month was £6.2 billion (€7.0 billion). This was u