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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 03 
> U.S. Brokerage Firms Closing Shop After Trading Drop-Off, Capital Squeeze (Bloomberg)183
> SEC Is Avoiding Tough Sanctions for Large Banks (NY Times)180
> MF Global Had a Crisis Plan (WSJ)132
> CME plans to sell CBOT building by June (Chicago Tribune)131
> On The Move (Traders)106
> Corzine Sought 'Yes Man' for MF Bet: Lawmakers (Bloomberg)101
> Geithner Says Systemically Risky Firms to Be Named in 2012 (Bloomberg)100
> BOX Options Files for Own Exchange License (Bloomberg)98
> MF Global U.K. to Start Returning Funds as Soon as Next Week (Bloomberg)97
> Ex-MF Global head claims he warned Corzine (FT)97
> Futures On Credit-Default Swaps Seen As Natural Evolution (DowJones)95
> CME Rice Contract Sows Dissension (WSJ)95
> Intercontinental West Texas Crude Trade Drops 52% in January (Bloomberg)94
> NYSE Is Niederauer Dilemma as Deal Fails (Bloomberg)90
> China Securities Regulator: Aim To Eradicate Illegal Exchanges By End-June (DowJones)90
> Swaps Contracts Seen Shrinking as New Rules Come (WSJ)89
> CME sees no need to revamp futures regulation in post-MF Global market (Crain's)89
> MF Futures Customers Compete to Lead at Least Seven Suits Against Corzine (Bloomberg)88
> Push Sputters for Credit-Default Swap Futures (WSJ)88
> US farmers, ranchers owed $100 million by MF Global (Reuters blog)86
> Before Collapse, MF Global Had Emergency Plan (NY Times)85
> CME launches Europe clearing service for gold forwards (Reuters)84
> Geithner: Goal of Dodd-Frank Isn't to Eliminate Failure (WSJ blog)84
> UBS, Credit Suisse in Swiss Rate-Fixing Probe (Bloomberg)84
> Ex-Credit Suisse CDO Chief Surprised by Charges, Lawyer Says (Bloomberg)84
> Swiss launch competition probe against UBS, Credit Suisse for suspected rates manipulation (AP)83
> CME Group creates $100m fund after MF Global (FT)82
> 'Too early' to spot gaps in global regulation (FT)82
> CME Will Protect Farmers' Hedges (WSJ)82
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 02 
> Corzine Deemed MF Global Risk Concerns Implausible, Roseman Says (Bloomberg)258
> Dodd-Frank in one (really big) chart (Washington Post blog)243
> 'Too Big to Fail' Clearinghouse Hunt (WSJ)224
> Exclusive: MF Global triggers regulatory rethink at CFTC (Reuters)210
> Exchanges deal failure to open up futures market (Reuters)203
> CME Profit Surges, Revenue Falls (WSJ)190
> Judge Rejects MF Global Priority Bid (WSJ)181
> CME creating $100 million protection fund for farmers, ranchers (Crain's)181
> IDCG in talks with banks over stake sale (FT)175
> FSA outlines draft guidance on liquidity swap transactions (Risk.net)163
> Big, Bad Bourse (WSJ)159
> For Exchange CEOs, a Misjudgment and New Goals (WSJ)159
> CME Group profit up on tax benefits (Reuters)159
> TSE Resumes Trading After System Glitch Causes Halt (DowJones)158
> NYSE-Deutsche Börse Joins Dead-Deal List (WSJ)156
> Reaction From Around The Globe To Death Of Deutsche Boerse-NYSE (WSJ blog)156
> Q&A: NYSE executives on the merger's collapse (Financial News)156
> Nasdaq upbeat over bourse tie-ups (FT)154
> Why Brussels rejected DB/NYSE deal (FT)154
> Block points to future of global alliances (FT)153
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 01 
> After a Delay, MF Global’s Missing Money Is Traced (NY Times)288
> 'Little Child' CFTC Ignores Futures Oversight Role, O'Malia Says (Bloomberg)211
> MF Global Executive Is Set to Tell of Concerns (WSJ)204
> Icap to cut jobs and clamp down on bonuses (FT)188
> MF Global Risk Chief Once Saw Euro Bets as 'Acceptable' (NY Times)177
> Jefferies Allows Bonus Recipients to Swap Stock for Cash With 25% Discount (Bloomberg)173
> EU blocks "near-monopoly" of D.Boerse-NYSE merger (Reuters)168
> Ex-Credit Suisse traders face US charges (FT)167
> EU lawmakers stall new derivatives rules (Reuters)165
> The Rationale Behind The NYSE-Deutsche Boerse Desire To Merge (WSJ blog)165
> Maple Extends TMX Takeover Offer to Feb. 29 to Get Approvals (Bloomberg)164
> MF Global risk chief urged caution on trades (FT)164
> Icap's Spencer rues regulatory delays (Financial News)162
> NYSE and Deutsche Borse Plan to Call Off Merger (NY Times)157
> EU Derivatives Rules: Still Waiting (WSJ blog)156
> NYSE Says Appeal of EU Ruling on Merger With Deutsche Boerse Is an Option (Bloomberg)155
> Turaz targets commodities trade monitoring (FT)153
> Esma aims for the middle ground with draft ETF guidelines (Risk.net)153
> Asia financial regulators press on with banking reforms (Risk.net)152
> NYSE board stands by Niederauer (FT)151
> UK's Osborne Lodges 'Volcker Rule' Complaint (WSJ)151
> Brussels blocks DB-NYSE merger (FT)148
> EU Blocks NYSE, Deutsche Börse Deal (WSJ)146
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 
> Wall Street loosens ties with CME rival ELX (Reuters)216
> Janney Hires Ex-MF Global Employees in U.S. Capital Markets Expansion (Bloomberg)200
> MF Global: Money on Foreign Exchanges Remains Frozen (WSJ blog)178
> CFTC to Examine Rapid Trading (WSJ)174
> CME to reject $15 million in city TIF funds (Crain's)165
> ICE Unveils Margin Offsets for Dealers on Cleared Swaps (WSJ)158
> Nasdaq OMX makes clearing house pledge (FT)154
> ICE to Begin Portfolio Margining for Bank Credit Swap Trades (Bloomberg)151
> ICE to combine margins for CDS clearing (FT)149
> EU set to overhaul regulation of derivatives (Reuters)148
> NZ exchange names consultant as CEO (Financial News)147
> D Börse and NYSE challenge block to merger (FT)145
> UBS Said to Seek Brazilian Bank Acquisition as Local License Stalls (Bloomberg)142
> China Sees Shanghai as Hub (WSJ)142
> Banks must reclaim their proper role (FT)140
> Nordic region sees surge in demand for credit and commodity-linked products (Risk.net)140
> FSA warns on Mifid review proposals (FT)139
MONDAY, JANUARY 30 
> Money From MF Global Feared Gone (WSJ)217
> MF Global ex-risk chief to testify before Congress (Reuters)188
> Citigroup Gets Around To Closing Prop Trading Desk For Volcker (WSJ blog)172
> CFTC making progress on swaps market rules: Gensler (Reuters)167
> SEC drops "supervisor" case against ex-general counsel (Reuters)164
> CME eyes second-half launch for rates clearing (Financial News)153
> Citigroup to Close Prop Trading Desk (NY Times)150
> Nervous bankers braced for job losses (FT)150
> Regulators dither over who-sees-what derivatives question (Financial News)148
> CME Adds Deutsche Bank To Gold Custodian Providers (DowJones)136
> NYSE’s Niederauer Has More Buyout Targets Should Deutsche Boerse Deal Fail (Bloomberg)136
> EU to Seek Deal on Clearing Law for Over-the-Counter Derivatives (Bloomberg)133
> UK backtracks on EU plan for new trading platform (Reuters)132
> SEC Dismisses Case Against Ex-GC, Leaves Larger Questions Open (Law.com)132
> Shanghai vows to expand capital markets (FT)132
> China Pushes Global Financial Role for Shanghai (WSJ)129
> Bruising finale for NYSE-D Börse tie-up (FT)128
> Regulator goes easy on ETFs (FT)127
> Banking Organization to Buy Stake in Russian Stock Market (NY Times)127
> Bourse deal kicks off Russian push for foreign cash (Reuters)124
> Europe's Bad Tax Brainstorm (WSJ)121
> EU Red-Flags 'Volcker' (WSJ)119
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 
> Low volume, commissions to claim more Wall St firms (Reuters)484
> Regulators Eye Exchange Technology (WSJ)444
> US SEC hires veteran exchange-traded fund expert (Reuters)420
> Derivatives Participants Worry about Clearing Risk (Wall Street & Technology)409
> OptionsXpress Benefits from Complex Orders (Traders)391
> Ex-UBS Municipal Derivatives Chief Facing Criminal Trial Set for July (Bloomberg)391
> CME Clearing Aims to Compete in Europe as Trading Volume Expands, CEO Says (Bloomberg)387
> CBOE to Offer Home-Price Futures Tied to Radar Logic Indexes (Bloomberg)382
> Exchange Consolidation Will Continue, Nasdaq Chief Greifeld Says (Bloomberg)381
> NYSE-Börse faces withdrawal conundrum (Financial News)368
> SEC alleges Latvian trader hijacked accounts (FT)367
> Global body to represent big banks (FT)362
> Dimon believes RoE could hit 17% (Financial News)361
> EU Almunia: NYSE, Deutsche Boerse Deal Would Harm Competition (DowJones)360
> Credit Suisse’s CEO Dougan Said to Not Receive Derivative Bonds in Bonus (Bloomberg)356
> LSE Provides Positive Update (WSJ)355
> NYSE chief sees little chance of Deutsche Börse deal (FT)354
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 
> MF Global Clients May Lose in $700 Million Bankruptcy Fight (Bloomberg)312
> CME deal shows the problem with corporate tax breaks (Chicago Tribune)286
> JPMorgan Said to Cut About 100 Workers (Bloomberg)267
> CFTC Finds No 'Material Breaches' at Big Futures Firms (WSJ)249
> Client Funds Protected at 70 Futures Brokers, US CFTC Says (Bloomberg)237
> MF Global casts spotlight on client fund rules (Reuters)224
> Will SEFs Increase Market Fragmentation? (Wall Street & Technology)221
> No problems found at US futures firms in keeping customer money separate, agency says (AP)216
> Futures Industry Sees Chance to Shape Oversight (NY Times)216
> Commitment to accuracy of CFTC data in doubt (FT)210
> Geithner Says Obama Won’t Ask Him to Lead Treasury if He Wins Re-Election (Bloomberg)207
> Nasdaq CEO: Not Interested in Buying London Stock Exchange at This Point (WSJ blog)204
> Base Metals Post Best Start in 11 Years: Commodities at Close (Bloomberg)201
> IRS Should End Commodity Mutual Fund Runaround, Levin Says (Bloomberg)201
> Regulatory changes opportunities not challenges, says JP Morgan Chase's Álvarez (Risk.net)198
> UK carbon broker CarbonDesk Ltd slashes headcount (Reuters)197
> HSBC under Senate scrutiny for money laundering: sources (Crain's)196
> Diamond Says ECB Loans Put Europe on Right Path as Jain Sees Improvement (Bloomberg)191
> Speed vital in eurozone crisis, say bankers (FT)186
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 
> ED&F scores further MF Global hires (Financial News)300
> Dozens protest CME Group incentives (Chicago Tribune)292
> Obama Picks Federal, State Officials To Lead Financial Crisis Investigation (DowJones)279
> After MF Global's Demise, Futures Industry Explores Tougher Rules (NY Times)254
> Commitment to accuracy of CFTC data questioned (FT)235
> Rule-smashing lawyer sees Volcker cracks (Reuters)233
> MF Customers Face Long, and Possibly Fruitless, Slog (WSJ)231
> OCC's Walsh Warns of 'Vast Over Reaction' in Derivatives Regulation (WSJ blog)222
> Greek Default Ruling by ISDA Likely Outcome, NYU's Altman Says (Bloomberg)222
> EU to clamp down on derivatives trading (Reuters)222
> Credit Suisse's Elaborate Bonus Ritual (WSJ)217
> NYSE Dream of Global Exchange Coming Apart in Europe on Derivatives Review (Bloomberg)214
> EU's Barnier: Need Time To Review Deutsche Boerse/NYSE Merger (DowJones)211
> Morgan Stanley hires Turquoise regulator (Financial News)211
> Tougher rules explored after MF Global collapse (FT)211
> Deutsche Boerse Chairman, CEO Advocate Merger Plans With NYSE Euronext (DowJones)207
> France seeks support for financial transaction tax (Reuters)206
> EU ministers agree OTC clearing powers (FT)204
> Emir completion in sight (Financial News)203
> Fortress Chief Daniel Mudd Resigns (WSJ)203
> Barnier provides hope for DB-NYSE (FT)193
> Osaka to delay key futures contract launch (FT)157
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 
> The Battle Over Brokers' Duty to Their Clients Reaches a Standstill (WSJ)233
> Tiny Goldman investment group takes stakes in market evolution (Financial News)217
> CME to expand clearing of ag swaps Feb 13 (Reuters)205
> DTCC eyes second quarter launch for FX swap data warehouse (Financial News)196
> MarkitSERV Transmitting Orders to DTCC Repository (Waters)194
> Obama Expected to Call for Tougher Wall Street Penalties (WSJ)192
> Osaka to delay key futures contract launch (FT)186
> London Metal Exchange May Add More Industrial Metal Swaps (Bloomberg)182
> Credit Suisse pays bonuses in derivatives notes (FT)180
> GFI Group cuts broker headcount (Financial News)180
> NYSE Explores Adding Partners to Amex Venture (WSJ)172
> EU Ministers Get Deal on Clearing Rules for OTC Derivatives (Bloomberg)171
> NYSE-Deutsche Boerse Said to Lack Support to Overturn EU Veto (Bloomberg)169
> Liquidity Centers Are the First Step Toward Industry Utilities (Wall Street & Technology)169
> Appeals court dismisses suit over new CFTC rule (Reuters)167
> Deadline Approaches for MF Global Claimants (WSJ blog)166
> Securitisation experts warn on planned reforms (FT)161
MONDAY, JANUARY 23 
> CEO Wolkoff leaving CME Group's rival ELX (Reuters)283
> ELX Futures Hires Jaycobs As CEO; Wolkoff Departing (DowJones)258
> The great brokerage shake-out (Financial News)232
> Corzine Is Sued Under Racketeering Law by MF Global’s Commodity Customers (Bloomberg)224
> Dealers frustrated by SG's refusal to clear CDS (Reuters)221
> CFTC Position Limits Rule Lawsuit Dismissed by U.S. Appeals Court in D.C. (Bloomberg)180
> After a Legal Setback, Commodity Traders’ Complaint Is to Be Heard by a Lower Court (NY Times)166
> Vision of buyside clearing fails to become reality (FT)164
> Nasdaq enters currency battle (Financial News)161
> HKEx mulls launching RMB commodities exchange (Risk.net)161
> GFI Group axes 4% of brokers (Financial News)157
> Esma group paper gives clue to rule changes (FT)145
> Eurex and Liffe face up to a future alone (Financial News)142
> ELX names new chief to continue CME battle (FT)141
> HKEx targets commodities trading (FT)134
> Revamp of Mifid delegation rules causing concern (FT)131
> Changes bring global flurry of innovation (FT)127
> UK Leaders Appear to Have No Answer on City's Future Role (WSJ)117
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 
> No silver bullet to avert another MF Global - regulator (Reuters)648
> TeraExchange Hires Former Regulator with Derivatives Expertise (Wall Street & Technology)637
> Coverage: Options Industry Looks to Long-Onlys for Future (Traders)593
> Buyside traders demand more transparency (Financial News)581
> FSA Pressures Banks to Hand Over MF Global's UK Client Money (Bloomberg)580
> Paris Banking Job Cuts Reflect Wilting Ambitions (Bloomberg)571
> New Normal on Wall Street: Smaller and Restrained (NY Times)565
> EU faces struggle to bridge divide with Britain (Reuters)561
> Morgan Stanley bucks trend with trading increase (FT)561
> NYSE May Appeal If Deutsche Boerse Deal Blocked (DowJones)552
> Remit reporting requirements remain unclear (Risk.net)548
> Risk managers complain about Fed stress test workload (Risk.net)542
> HKEx Shifts Strategy, Eyes Commodities (WSJ)542
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 
> Former MF Global COO joins commodities broker (Financial News)457
> In MF Global, JPMorgan again at center of a financial failure (Reuters)330
> MF Global Commodity Customers Must Be Paid First, CFTC Says (Bloomberg)320
> Futures industry mavens create panel to review MF Global meltdown (Crain's)298
> Error Touches Off Franc-Euro Frenzy (WSJ)276
> New Laws Possible In Wake of MF Global's Demise (NY Times)268
> Fragmentation Coming to a Swaps Market Near You (Advanced Trading)266
> HKEx set to raise profile in commodities space (Reuters)258
> CME, others form committee to prevent future MF Globals (Chicago Tribune)257
> Volcker Rule Regulators Resist Lawmakers Calls to Scrap Proposal (Bloomberg)235
> SEC Approves NYSE Deal (WSJ)233
> UK wants no "interference" in megabourse ruling (Reuters)232
> CCPs should have last word on OTC clearing, says FOA (Risk.net)228
> Regulators Defend 'Volcker Rule' (WSJ)223
> LSE in Italian trading switch (FT)223
> Fed seeks to allay Volcker rule concerns (FT)212
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 
> Investigators focus on Chicago operations in MF Global probe (Crain's)320
> The Meltdown Remains a Whodunit (WSJ)281
> Fixing the Futures Market in the Wake of MF Global (Wall Street & Technology)271
> U.S. Regulators to Defend Volcker Rule Ban on Proprietary Trades (Bloomberg)263
> Dismay of MF Global clients should spur change (FT)256
> Societe Generale Said to Name Kuo as Asia Oil Swaps Trade Head (Bloomberg)242
> Clearing industry embraces stress tests (Financial News)241
> Deutsche Boerse-NYSE Veto Said to Be Backed By National Agencies (Bloomberg)240
> UK wants no "interference" in megabourse ruling (Reuters)226
> Warning on returns from MF Global UK (FT)226
> Exemption for forex swaps and forwards should hold, says GFMA’s Kemp (Risk.net)225
> EU Competition Chief Shares His View on Exchange Tie-Up (WSJ)195
> FDIC Advances 'Stress Test' Plan (WSJ)174
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 
> Clearing houses: the next casualty of the crisis? (Reuters)276
> MF Global Probe Focuses on Back Office (WSJ)270
> CME Group Members May Have Underreported Tax Income, IRS Says (Bloomberg)248
> New initiative emerges to tackle regulatory confusion (FT)229
> IRS investigates CME members' tax records (Chicago Tribune)225
> FCStone to apply for Singapore futures licence (Financial News)209
> Citigroup Hires Four Ex-BNP Energy Brokers in London Expansion (Bloomberg)207
> Swaps traders fret over lack of SEF rules (Financial News)204
> Saudis hope bourse reform will lure investors (FT)197
> D Börse and NYSE investors face failure (FT)195
> Hedge funds lobby SEC over secrecy rule (FT)194
> Japanese Regulator May Lower Barriers to Alternative Trading (Bloomberg)192
> What’s in Store for 2012? (Traders)191
> NYSE Liffe 2011 commodity trading volume up 24 pct (Reuters)191
> Bovespa clearing stranglehold faces challenge (FT)187
> China launches its first physical iron ore trading platform (Reuters)183
> Finance tribunal opens to settle disputes (FT)173
> Identifiers will place significant technology demands on industry, say dealers (Risk.net)172
> 'Bloated' London Banks Shrink in the City (FT)167
> Risk institute calls for new ETF designations (Financial News)161
> Euro Woes Could Revive Bout of Market Volatility (NY Times)148
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 
> CFTC Offered to Settle Suit for $175,000, Jailed Commodities Trader Says (Bloomberg)907
> MF Global Trustee: May Use Litigation To Recover Customer Funds (DowJones)798
> Nasdaq looks at changing its structure (FT)789
> MF Global trustee warns of pay-out shortfall (FT)788
> Judges set for CFTC position limits challenge (Reuters blog)787
> US SEC tightens leash on exchanges post 'flash crash' (Reuters)757
> Société Générale to Cut 100 Workers in Asia (WSJ)748
> Treasury Hits Back at Critics of Dodd-Frank Rules (CNBC)742
> Swiss Exchange start delayed by glitch (FT)735
> LME chief rebuffs calls on trading fee rise (FT)731
> New U.S. trading rules worry UK bond dealers -debt office (Reuters)731
> Hong Kong market watchdog ups trading floor inspections (Reuters)730
> NYSE Euronext: Held Lead Of Exchange Traded Products Market (DowJones)723
> LME Defends New Fee (WSJ)722
> LME board to consider bids in late February (Reuters)722
> Regulators 'driving fraud investigations' (Risk.net)707
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 
> Brash commodities trader shakes up MF Global case (Reuters)465
> Commodities trading loses its Goldman queen (FT)408
> Another Chicago exchange master blows at PR (Crain's blog)349
> CME Chief Speaks Out on CFTC Inquiry (NY Times)276
> Duffy says he's 'unaware' of any effort to break up CME Group (MarketWatch)263
> Goldman Sachs Trading Chiefs Join Exodus (Bloomberg)253
> Lloyds Hires Richard Moore as Head of Trading From MF Global (Bloomberg)248
> Fairer future for exchanges (FT)247
> ETFs attract record global inflows in 2011 (FT)245
> Investors hail partial victory on CFTC rules (FT)240
> ICE suspends CO2 broker CarbonDesk Ltd (Reuters)238
> South Korea to Start OTC Derivatives Clearing House to Cut Global Risks (Bloomberg)235
> CFTC Votes 4-to-1 for Rules Aimed at Wall Street Swap Abuse (Bloomberg)229
> Goldman Veterans Exit as Trading Struggles in Post-Crisis Order (WSJ)229
> Operational uncertainty still a concern in OTC reform (Risk.net)225
> D Börse and NYSE stung by EU rejection (FT)224
> Cleared Carbon Volumes Surged on ICE as EIB May Have Begun Sales (Bloomberg)222
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