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J.P. Morgan Mandate Win

29 April 2010 London
Reporter:

J.P. Morgan's Worldwide Securities Services business has been awarded a mandate to provide custody, securities lending and related services to pan-European defined benefit pension schemes advised by Hewitt Delegated Consulting Services.

Greek Tragedy

28 April 2010 Athens
Reporter:

In a letter to the members of the Athens Stock Exchange the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, informed members of the decision to ban short selling of shares listed in the Athens Exchange

New Man at Deutsche Bank

28 April 2010 London
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Deutsche Bank today announced that Richard Newman will join as a Senior Risk Manager for Global Prime Finance within the bank's Global Markets division. Newman will be based in London and his appointment is effective from 4 May 2010.

John Lewis Partnership Pensions Trust Mandate Awarded

28 April 2010 London
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J.P. Morgan's Worldwide Securities Services business this week announced that it has been awarded a mandate to provide custody, accounting, performance measurement, FX, compliance, cash sweep and securities lending services to the pension trust.

USS Acquires $135 Million Interest

27 April 2010 New York
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The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has expanded its private equity investment programme by acquiring a $135 million interest in the Neuberger Berman Secondary Opportunities Fund II from the Lehman Brothers Estate.

New guidance on short selling obligations in Australia

27 April 2010 Sydney
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ASIC has recently released regulatory guidance to assist with compliance with new legal requirements under the Corporations Act 2001 and Corporations Regulations 2001 in relation to short selling.

FSA to consult on the Financial Services Act 2010

27 April 2010 London
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The FSA has put out a consultation paper looking at the use of certain new powers granted by the Financial Services Act 2010

Jung departure from Teacher Retirement System of Texas

27 April 2010 Austin
Reporter:

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board Chairman R. David Kelly announced today that Ronnie Jung has notified the board of his plans to step down as the agency's executive director, effective July 1, 2011.

SIX Telekurs bolsters market position

26 April 2010 Stamford
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In a major step toward fulfilling the company's strategic objectives in the area of evaluated pricing services, SIX Telekurs has entered into an agreement with CSV, Incorporated to purchase its evaluated pricing business.

BNY Mellon Receives Top Ratings in Tri-Party Survey

26 April 2010 New York
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BNY Mellon, has received top ratings in a leading financial journal's 2010 Tri-Party Securities Financing Survey.

Citi Expands Asia Pacific Prime Finance Team

26 April 2010 Hong Kong
Reporter:

Citi recently announced several new appointments to its Asia Pacific Prime Finance team, underlining growing demand for hedge fund services in the region. The eight new appointments are located in Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney.

NEWSFLASH - Japan to continue short selling restrictions

23 April 2010 Tokyo
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In Japan the Financial Services Agency (FSA) has extended the temporary restriction on short selling until July 31, 2010.

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