All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Exchanges & Capital Markets

Deutsche Borse feel under pressure to make an acquisitionThey are looking for a transformational business - particularly something that gives them a key footprint in the USAThis is a distinctly attractive transformational purchase for Deutsche Borse and gives ISE a huge opportunity to bring US...

CBOT future has key implications for CMEAll futures exchanges have board issues

CME had solid growthCME has eyes on potential future growth in OTC marketsCME has eyes on more growth in Asia by setting up techological hubsCME thinks their offer is the best offer for the CBOT

  Only comprehensive adjustments in values of major international currencies could gradually reduce the recent distortions in the current accounts of the main industrial nations, their disputes on foreign trade policies as well as the risk of a global recession.This is the warning message sent...

Hedge  funds  are  getting  recognition. An  international  conference  of  IOSCO  with  regulators  from  all  major  countries  are  going  to  discuss  the  role, importance  and  regulation ...

The US Chamber of Commerce has come out with a report with major recommendations including:a. Changes in the federal government's regulatory approachb. Changes in the manner the SEC and PCAOB regulate SOX and securities marketsc. Changes in the manner in which earnings guidance is issued by companiesd....

  Importance of the Chinese economy vis-à-vis world economy has been confirmed in bold letters. Stock market rout due to the latent fear of “bubble could burst” syndrome.

Although this development will provide front-runner advantage among other discount brokers, not all will recognize the opportunity, or risk reducing margins. Broader implications are related to market data costs, commission/fee revenue and IT infrastructure.

  A trading platform to revolutionise stock market operations and help in breaking barriers and eliminate national boundaries. A step closer to the global stock market. With mobility of the workforce, potential to expand the investor population.

This article is a concise description of the economic and political relationship between China and Africa.  Worth reading, since the impact of this relationship is broader than one would assume.