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Bank Of England: Recapitalisation Of The UK Banking System

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:27:12 GMT

The Bank of England believes the measures announced by the Government this morning are an important step forward in stabilising the financial system. The Bank will play its full part in implementing the plans.

Equity Trading Suspended On RTS For 1 Hour

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:19:23 GMT

At 11.05 am Moscow time trading on the RTS Stock Market was stopped, due to the drop of the technical index by more than 5% as compared to its closing value.

HM Treasury: Financial Support To The Banking Industry

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:35:13 GMT

After consultation with the Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority, the Government announces that it is bringing forward specific and comprehensive measures to ensure the stability of the financial system and to protect ordinary savers, depositors, businesses and borrowers.

UK Companies See Major Opportunities Coming From Climate Change - 90% Of FTSE 100 Companies Respond To The Carbon Disclosure Project's Information Request

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:17:23 GMT

Despite the economic conditions, senior management of British companies perceive climate change as a major driver of new business opportunities. In addition, there is increasing investment in measuring and reducing the impact of emissions in company supply chains, as well as those related to product use and disposal.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Signs MoU With Dubai Financial Services Authority

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:00:17 GMT

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), which regulates financial services in the Dubai International Financial Centre.

Opening Remarks By J Y Pillay, Chairman, Singapore Exchange Limited At The SIAs Investors' Corporate Governance Conference At Raffles City Convention Centre On 8 October 2008

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:56:52 GMT

I am happy to be here to say a few words at the opening of the SIAS Corporate Governance Conference.

SIAS’s contributions to good governance

2 First, may I acknowledge and thank the President and members of SIAS for your keen interest in the theory and application of corporate governance, and your vigorous efforts in support of it. As a result of your labours, together with the strivings of many others, the good word of corporate governance is gradually spreading through the business community and society, and progressively taking root in the nooks and crannies of board rooms.

Monetary Authority of Singapore Statement On Lehman Brothers Minibonds

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:57:19 GMT

MAS has received queries on the options available for Lehman Minibonds' noteholders.

HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Limited (the trustee) has informed MAS that the 15 day grace period for the coupon payment for Series 5 and 6 of the Minibond programme expired today and no payment has been received. As such, an event of default has occurred.

CalPERS CEO Recruitment Underway

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:52:59 GMT

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System’s (CalPERS) Board of Administration announced today that its recruitment for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is officially underway and applications are being accepted through October 31, 2008.

Former CBO Director Dan Crippen Named Senior Advisor To SEC Chairman

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:59:54 GMT

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that Dr. Dan L. Crippen, former Director of the Congressional Budget Office and White House budget advisor, has been named Senior Advisor to the Chairman. Dr. Crippen will assist with several new statutory responsibilities of the Chairman, including as a member of both the Financial Stability Oversight Board and the Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board, as well as with management and timely completion of the Congressionally-mandated study on mark-to-market accounting and other significant new policy issues facing the Commission in the current market crisis.

ICE Futures Canada Holiday Notice Thanksgiving Holiday

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:59:37 GMT

This is to advise that ICE Futures Canada, Inc. and ICE Clear Canada, Inc. will be closed for trading and clearing operations on Trade Date Monday October 13, 2008.