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MGEX Promotes Todd Posthuma To Associate Director, Market Operations & IT

Date 23/05/2008

MGEX (“Minneapolis Grain Exchange” or “the Exchange”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Todd Posthuma to Associate Director, Market Operations & Information Technology. Posthuma previously managed projects and operations in the Market Operations and Information Technology Departments.
BATS Opens Wall Street Office - Bracco, Cesare Join Sales Team As 14 Wall Office Opens - Williams To Relocate to New York

Date 23/05/2008

BATS Trading Inc., the fast-growing U.S. market center headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., announces the opening of an expanded New York office at historic 14 Wall Street, and two new additions to its sales team.
FORTS Trading System Tested In The Run-Up To The Launching Of The Evening Trading Session

Date 23/05/2008

In the period from May 22nd to May 25th, 2008 RTS will hold test trading sessions in order to check whether participants are ready to use the functionality of the evening trading session. Participants willing to take part in the test trading sessions are to submit their applications for participation by e-mail help@rts.ru or to inform the Derivatives Market Department or the Technical Support Department (tel.+7 495 500-3848) of their intention to participate.<
CESR - The 16th Meeting Of The Market Participants Consultative Panel

Date 23/05/2008

The Market Participants Consultative Panel held its 16th meeting on 9 April 2008 in Paris. The discussion was facilitated by CESR Chairman Eddy Wymeersch and was dedicated to (1) the effects of the recent market turmoil, including lessons to be learnt and to (2) the role of rating agencies, taking into account the public consultations by CESR and IOSCO in this area. Furthermore, members discussed the post-ECOFIN roadmap and the CESR work programme for 2008.
OJSC RTS To Pay 7,6 Mln Roubles In Dividends

Date 23/05/2008

The Board of Directors of OJSC "RTS" recommended the Annual general shareholders meeting scheduled for June 25th, 2008 to approve dividend payments on ordinary RTS shares for the year 2007 in the amount of 4,73 RUR per ordinary share. Thus, the total dividend to be paid by OJSC "RTS" for the year 2007 will comprise 7 567 995,27 RUR.

New UK Financial Services Consumer Panel Chairman Appointed

Date 23/05/2008

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) today announced that Lord Lipsey is taking over as Chairman of the Financial Services Consumer Panel. David Lipsey is an active member of the House of Lords, who has a background in journalism, financial services and regulation. He takes over from John Howard who chaired the Panel from October 2005 to March 2008.
CFTC Applauds Enactment Of Agency Reauthorization Legislation - Includes Increased Authority To Bring More Transparency To Energy Trading And To Combat Fraud In Foreign Currency Trading

Date 23/05/2008

Congress recently enacted legislation that reauthorizes the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and gives the agency additional regulatory and enforcement tools necessary to continue to effectively oversee the dynamic futures industry, particularly transactions in energy products and foreign currency. The legislation is Title XIII of the Farm Bill conference report.
A New Version Of OJSC "RTS" Trading Rules Registered

Date 23/05/2008

On May 20th, 2008 the Federal Financial Markets Service of Russia registered a new version of the Trading Rules of OJSC "RTS" that was approved by the Board of Directors of OJSC "RTS" on April 18th, 2008. The FFMS of Russia also registered a new version of the Disciplinary Actions Code with amendments approved by the Board of Directors on April 18th, 2008. The Code describes actions applicable to trading participants in cases of violating the Trading Rules or other regulations adopted by the
CME Group Statement On CFTC Reauthorization

Date 23/05/2008

CME Group, the world's largest and most diverse derivatives exchange, released the following statement regarding the reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) by the House and Senate.
Financial Services: European Commission Consults On Review Of Decisions Establishing The Committees Of Supervisors

Date 23/05/2008

The European Commission has launched a consultation on possible amendments to Commission Decisions establishing the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR), the Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS) and the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors (CEIOPS). The overall objective is to align, clarify and strengthen the responsibilities of the Committees of Supervisors and to ensure their contribution to su