BATS Looks To Mifid Europe As a New MTF Playground
March 18, 2009
BATS Goes Live With AboveNet - Pan-European Trading Platform Partners With AboveNet For Fast, Secure Connectivity In The UK | www.mondovisione.com
BATS went rapidly from zero to hero in the crowded US MTF marketplace. Now it is seeking to replicate this success within the european Mifid marketplace.
NYSE Arca Europe Joins A Crowded Field Fighting For Less Volume
March 10, 2009
NYSE Euronext launches new Europe trading platform | www.dealingwithtechnology.com
NYSE Arca Europe may have gallopped into the market at just the wrong moment to see a major breakthrough as volumes decline in European equities.
Sprecher's ICE opens the way to A "Closed" Clearing of CDS
March 9, 2009
Bloomberg.com: ICE Starts Credit-Default Swap Clearing in Bid for $400 Million | www.bloomberg.com
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has muscled its way to the forefront of the CDS clearing issue as a result of their classic opportunistic streak. Their solution may have the dge over other competitors not just as a result of early regulatory permission but also thanks to its more exclusive business model.
TMX: Bertrand Departs - another Shock departure of a Successful Manager
March 5, 2009
Luc Bertrand To Step Down From His Position With Montreal Exchange And TMX Group On June 30, 2009 - Alain Miquelon Named As MX President And Chief Executive Officer Effective July 1, 2009 | www.mondovisione.com
Luc Bertrand standing down as the head of M-X and deputy at Toronto SE is a shock move given that it was Bertrand's success at M-X that helped rejuvenate the Canadian exchanges in the first place!
TMX: Bertrand Departs - another Shock departure of a Successful Manager
March 5, 2009
European Commissioner Charlie McCreevy Welcomes Industry Commitment To EU Central Counterparty For CDS | europa.eu
Luc Bertrand standing down as the head of M-X and deputy at Toronto SE is a shock move given that it was Bertrand's success at M-X that helped rejuvenate the Canadian exchanges in the first place!
UBS: Villiger and Grubel To Sweep Away the Kurer/Rohner/Ospel Legacy
March 4, 2009
UBS Chairman to Step Down | online.wsj.com
The appointment of Kaspar Villiger as Chairman of UBS marks a clear intention of "Switzerland Inc" to assert control over the bank & future banking regulatory changes.
Chi-X Chief In Shock Departure
February 26, 2009
Financial Times FT.com | www.ft.com
Successful MTF Chi-X has been largely shaped by its CEO Peter Randall. His departure is a remarkable move given his success in making CHi-X a leading ATS not only in Europe but various other jurisdictions too.
Ossie Grubel - A Man For All Seasons & All Swiss Banks?
February 26, 2009
Financial Times FT.com | www.ft.com
Oswald Grubel is a fascinating pair of safe hands for UBS at a time of turmoil. Yet the move represents a risk to Grubel whose reputation upon retirement as Credit Suisse CEO was simply outstanding.
Eastern Europe: A Mecca for Retail Property Investment?
February 25, 2009
Central and Eastern Europe is target for cross border retailer movement | www.europe-re.com
The Central and Eastern European property market remains unsophisticated compared to the west with ample opportunities for eager investors. However, current economic events provide both high risks and potentially high rewards...
February 19, 2009
European Commissioner Charlie McCreevy Welcomes Industry Commitment To EU Central Counterparty For CDS | europa.eu
The industry looks to have "blinked" under pressure from their governments (or sponsors depending on how one views the situation) amidst a threat of EU legislation.
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